Cheap flights to Balikpapan
20 cities have regular scheduled flights to Balikpapan (BPN). 14 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, Banjarmasin, Berau. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
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Kuala Lumpur — Balikpapan
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BruneiFlight insights to Balikpapan
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Balikpapan — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Balikpapan come from Jakarta, Surabaya and Makassar. Jakarta leads with around 263 flights a week.
- Jakarta263 flights/week
- Surabaya192 flights/week
- Makassar76 flights/week
- Banjarmasin76 flights/week
- Berau60 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Balikpapan depart from Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. Indonesia alone accounts for about 97% of all direct routes.
- Indonesiaavg $90
- Singaporeavg $133
- Malaysiaavg $102
- Bruneiavg $130
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Balikpapan range from Berau at $50 to Jakarta at $83 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Jakartafrom $83
- Surabayafrom $64
- Makassarfrom $55
- Banjarmasinfrom $61
- Beraufrom $50
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Balikpapan from right now are Berau from $50, Makassar from $55 and Banjarmasin from $61.
- Beraufrom $50
- Makassarfrom $55
- Banjarmasinfrom $61
- Tarakanfrom $63
- Surabayafrom $64
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Balikpapan is from Medan at about 3h 11m, followed by Kuala Lumpur (2h 45m) and Singapore (2h 24m).
- Medan3h 11m
- Kuala Lumpur2h 45m
- Singapore2h 24m
- Batam2h 21m
- Jakarta2h 5m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Balikpapan?
- There are 20+ cities with regular flights to Balikpapan, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Balikpapan depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Balikpapan from Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, Banjarmasin, Berau. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Balikpapan?
- 14 airlines operate flights to Balikpapan, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Balikpapan?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Balikpapan?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.