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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Balikpapan flights are currently cheapest in March.

Sydney to Balikpapan: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Balikpapan below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Balikpapan.

Sydney to Balikpapan: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$413
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Balikpapan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Sydney to Balikpapan is $413. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Balikpapan. But we found flights with one or more stops from $413.
There are no flights flying from Sydney to Balikpapan, as of February 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Balikpapan is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Balikpapan Airport on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney Airport and Balikpapan Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Balikpapan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Balikpapan is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to Balikpapan.

Traveling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): what you need to know

  • Balikpapan's timezone is UTC+8, making Balikpapan three hours behind Sydney.

  • To ensure you get on your SYD to BPN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SYD and BPN:

    • Ngurah Rai International Airport

    • Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)

  • $224 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. Return flights start from $413. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to BPN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.

  • Finding cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to BPN.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport.

Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometers from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)

Getting from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan

  • Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is roughly 23 kilometers from central Balikpapan. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Balikpapan in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport for April if you'd like to go to Balikpapan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to BPN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Indonesia

  • You've done Balikpapan, now it's time to explore other parts of Indonesia. Journey around 354 kilometers south-west to Banjarmasin to tick off its top attractions. From Sultan Suriansyah Mosque to Wasaka Museum and Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Indonesia, head for Samarinda, roughly 80 kilometers north-east of Balikpapan. Puncak Bukit Raudah, Puncak Wiratama and Simpang Tiga Slamet Riyadi are among its highlights.

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