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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Balikpapan Airport? If you want to travel to Balikpapan Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $1,341. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Balikpapan. But we found flights with one or more stops from $972.
The cheapest month to fly to Balikpapan is usually February.
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.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between United States and Balikpapan Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Balikpapan is $972. 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.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Balikpapan Airport is Wednesday, February 3, 2027.
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, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Balikpapan.

Flying to Balikpapan

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Cheapest flight found$972
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

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How to find cheap flights to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

  • $972 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BPN, the lowest fare is $435.

  • Get updates on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to BPN fall, we'll notify you.

  • Don't put things off until the last minute. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Balikpapan, where Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Balikpapan. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.

  • Search for plane tickets to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can help you save. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Balikpapan

  • May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Balikpapan.

  • If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BPN.

  • Fly to Balikpapan in February if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BPN, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.

  • December is the quietest period of the year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Balikpapan then.

  • With averages of between 75ºF and 86ºF, October is when Balikpapan is at its warmest. Organize your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.

  • Ranging from 75ºF to 86ºF, January sees the lowest temperatures.

  • With 12 days of rain on average, September is the driest month in Balikpapan.

  • January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 21 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.

Traveling to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN): What you need to know

  • Skip the layovers and travel to Balikpapan quickly. Take a direct flight to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport with one of these leading airlines:

  • If you want to fly with the most punctual carrier, book your BPN plane ticket with Malaysia Airlines. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule.

  • BPN is in the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Slip into bed shortly after your flight to BPN. Book a room at one of these stays near Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:

  • Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This number measures how often departing flights from BPN reach their destination as scheduled.

  • Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is located in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Getting to central Balikpapan from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

Balikpapan highlights

  • Put these major attractions high on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Balikpapan:

    • Bangkirai Bridge: Around 9 miles south of the city center, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.

    • Masjid Al-Fatah: This will also make the highlight reel of your vacation. A top landmark, it's around 6 miles southwest of the center of Balikpapan.

How to get to Samarinda from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

  • The nearby city of Samarinda is about 70 miles from BPN. Heading into the center by ride-share or cab takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.

Traveling from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) to Loa Janan

  • Loa Janan is around 50 miles from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport if that's where your trip takes you.

  • It'll take you 1 hour 35 minutes or so to drive to Loa Janan.

Explore more of Indonesia

  • There are plenty more places to explore in Indonesia, starting with Samarinda. Masjid Cheng Hoo Samarinda, Mahakam River and Great Mosque Pelita are must-do's in this city, which is around 55 miles north of Balikpapan.

  • Or head to Bontang, roughly 110 miles northeast of Balikpapan. Mangrove Board Walk, Beras Basah Beach and Wisata Mangrove Telok Bangko are just the start of the reasons to visit.

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