Sydney to Balikpapan flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Sydney to Balikpapan is €240 with Scoot (checked on 6 Nov 2026).
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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The lowest fare we observed for each month. Open a month to see its days, then pick your outbound and return. A day with no price is one we will search for you.
One-way fare
- 6 Jan€387
- 7 Jan€364
- 8 Jan€393
- 9 Jan€402
- 10 Jan€324
- 11 Jan€337
- 12 Jan€337
- 13 Jan€286
- 14 Jan€266
- 15 Jan€261
- 16 Jan€266
- 17 Jan€261
- 18 Jan€283
- 19 Jan€262
- 20 Jan€262
- 21 Jan€240
- Lowest observed
- €240, departing 21 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 62Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar, Lion Air, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Vietjet, Virgin Australia (10)
- Typical journey time
- 10h 35m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Sydney to Balikpapan. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 5,091 km
- Typical journey time
- 10h 35m
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar, Lion Air, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Vietjet, Virgin Australia (10)
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Batik Air Malaysia, Jetstar, Scoot, Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia, Virgin Australia
- Alternative airports
- WSI
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) → Sydney, city gazetteer reference point (-33.8689, 151.2071): ≈ 9 km.
- Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) → Balikpapan, city gazetteer reference point (-1.2379, 116.8529): ≈ 6 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Sydney to Balikpapan: 21 Jan 2027, €240 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €264 | 21 |
| December 2026 | €381 | 9 |
| January 2027 | €240 | 16 |
| March 2027 | €264 | 10 |
| April 2027 | €263 | 6 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Thursday departure we saw from Sydney to Balikpapan: 21 Jan 2027, €240 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €263 | 9 |
| Tuesday | €262 | 10 |
| Wednesday | €262 | 10 |
| Thursday | €240 | 8 |
| Friday | €261 | 8 |
| Saturday | €266 | 8 |
| Sunday | €261 | 9 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Sydney to Balikpapan by days until departure (61 days or more): €240 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €292 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €264 | 22 |
| 31 to 60 days | €364 | 4 |
| 61 days or more | €240 | 28 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Sydney to Balikpapan: Scoot, €240 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Scoot | €240Jan 21, 2027 | 18 |
| Batik Air Malaysia | €261Jan 15, 2027 | 35 |
| Jetstar | €351Nov 21, 2026 | 8 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Sydney to Balikpapan?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €240, found on 6 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Balikpapan?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Sydney to Balikpapan. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Sydney to Balikpapan?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar, Lion Air, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Vietjet, Virgin Australia (10).
How long does the flight from Sydney to Balikpapan take?
Across the 86 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 17h 14m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Sydney to Balikpapan fares were non-stop?
None of the 86 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Balikpapan?
Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Sydney to Balikpapan: 21 Jan 2027, €240 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Sydney to Balikpapan?
Cheapest Thursday departure we saw from Sydney to Balikpapan: 21 Jan 2027, €240 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Sydney to Balikpapan?
Cheapest airline from Sydney to Balikpapan: Scoot, €240 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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