Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penang International Airport (PEN): what you need to know
The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your ORD to PEN flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Penang International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and PEN:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)
R 6,931 is the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 13,551. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from ORD to PEN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport to Penang International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ORD to PEN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Penang International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ORD? If you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Penang International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Reserve a hotel near PEN if you're taking a late O'Hare International Airport to Penang International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Penang International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or Hawk and explore beyond George Town's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Penang International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Penang International Airport (PEN) to central George Town
Penang International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of George Town. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Penang International Airport (PEN)
August is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Penang International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to George Town in February.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Penang International Airport for March if you'd like to visit George Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to PEN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen George Town, now it's time to discover other parts of Malaysia. Travel around 225 kilometres east to Kota Bharu to tick off its popular sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Kuala Lumpur is another essential stop in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. No journey is complete without visiting Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.
