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$487+ 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 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BPN
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
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 27 July 2026.

Mon 7/916:40
SYD
-
BPN
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/907:00
BPN
-
SYD
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$866
Sun 2/813:00
SYD
-
BPN
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/810:10
BPN
-
SYD
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,005
Wed 29/720:35
SYD
-
BPN
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/819:15
BPN
-
SYD
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,016
Tue 27/1012:45
SYD
-
BPN
1 stop11h 30m
Garuda Indonesia
Wed 28/1006:20
BPN
-
SYD
1 stop25h 25m
Garuda Indonesia
Deal found 26/7$1,335
Sat 26/917:55
SYD
-
BPN
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1011:05
BPN
-
SYD
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,528

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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 27 July 2026.

Return from

$866

One-way from

$438
7/9-15/9
  • 7/9-15/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Sydney to Balikpapan
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30/7
  • 30/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Sydney to Balikpapan
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

13:00-08:00

1 stop21h 00m

Balikpapan Sepinnggan

Sat 8/8

10:10-08:20

1 stop20h 10m

$1,005
Fastest return journey

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

13:00-08:25

1 stop21h 25m

Balikpapan Sepinnggan

Tue 15/9

18:50-09:40

1 stop12h 50m

$1,036

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/9

17:55-08:00

2 stops40h 05m

Balikpapan Sepinnggan

Thu 8/10

11:05-07:05

1 stop17h 00m

$1,528
Cheapest one-way

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/8

13:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

$487
Fastest single journey

SydneyBalikpapan

SYD - BPN

SYDBPN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/8

20:35-18:50

3 stops24h 15m

$598

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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 11 hours 30 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.

  • 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 (8 hours 10 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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