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$350+ Cheap flights to Balikpapan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BPN
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Balikpapan in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Balikpapan
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Balikpapan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 April 2026.

Sun 17/520:35
SYD
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BPN
1 stop13h 25m
Scoot
Sun 24/518:10
BPN
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SYD
1 stop23h 10m
Scoot
Deal found 19/4$633
Mon 1/620:35
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BPN
1 stop13h 50m
Scoot
Fri 12/618:15
BPN
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SYD
1 stop23h 05m
Scoot
Deal found 20/4$670
Sun 17/513:00
SYD
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BPN
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/518:10
BPN
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SYD
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$704
Thu 21/513:00
SYD
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BPN
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/506:00
BPN
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SYD
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$771
Mon 1/620:35
SYD
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BPN
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/619:15
BPN
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SYD
3 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$802
Sun 26/713:00
SYD
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BPN
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/817:40
BPN
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SYD
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$847
Tue 1/920:50
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BPN
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/909:00
BPN
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SYD
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$897

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Find the latest flights to Balikpapan in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 24 April 2026.

Return from

$633

One-way from

$350
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 17/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • Sydney to Balikpapan
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 26/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 25m total
  • Sydney to Balikpapan
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

20:35-08:00

1 stop13h 25m

Balikpapan Sepinnggan

Sun 24/5

18:10-19:20

1 stop23h 10m

$633

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

13:00-19:10

2 stops32h 10m

Balikpapan Sepinnggan

Sun 24/5

18:10-19:20

1 stop23h 10m

$704

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

13:00-08:25

1 stop21h 25m

Balikpapan Sepinnggan

Fri 12/6

11:45-19:20

2 stops29h 35m

$840

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

13:00-08:00

1 stop21h 00m

Balikpapan Sepinnggan

Sun 9/8

17:40-19:35

2 stops23h 55m

$847

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

20:35-19:00

2 stops24h 25m

Balikpapan Sepinnggan

Wed 10/6

08:00-19:20

2 stops33h 20m

$926
Fastest return journey

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

07:20-15:15

1 stop9h 55m

Balikpapan Sepinnggan

Thu 28/5

11:05-06:05

1 stop17h 00m

$939

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

13:00-17:30

1 stop30h 30m

Balikpapan Sepinnggan

Mon 8/6

08:35-19:20

1 stop32h 45m

$1,170

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/8

07:25-17:30

1 stop12h 05m

Balikpapan Sepinnggan

Tue 1/9

09:00-10:25

1 stop23h 25m

$1,320
Cheapest one-way

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/7

20:35-17:30

1 stop22h 55m

$434

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/7

20:35-18:50

2 stops24h 15m

$465

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Balikpapan

Rainfall in Balikpapan by month

Plan your trip to Balikpapan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Balikpapan ranges from 170.0 - 250.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Balikpapan when rainfall is around 170.0 mm.

Temperature in Balikpapan by month

Plan your trip to Balikpapan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Balikpapan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

How long is the flight to Balikpapan?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Balikpapan takes 12 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Balikpapan from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

FAQs about flying to Balikpapan

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Balikpapan?

    Booking a flight to Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN) is your only option if you intend on flying to Balikpapan. It is only a 7.2 km journey from Sepinnggan to Balikpapan’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Balikpapan if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Balikpapan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Balikpapan?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Balikpapan.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Balikpapan depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Balikpapan, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 15 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Balikpapan Sepinnggan?

    Yes. Balikpapan Sepinnggan has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Tjokro Balikpapan is the closest property to Balikpapan Sepinnggan (0.0 km away from Balikpapan Sepinnggan).

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