Cheap flights from Sydney to Balikpapan

One-way fares from $457 · SYD → BPN · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Balikpapan → Sydney
Cheapest fare
$457

Scoot · Mon, 16 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $457

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
10h 55m

5,090 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Balikpapan

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  1. November 2026 Cheapest $457

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Scoot
Depart13:25 Mon, 16 NovSYD → BPN 10h 55m · 1 stop
$457one way, per person
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About flights from Sydney to Balikpapan

Sydney (SYD) and Balikpapan (BPN) are about 5,090 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 55m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $457, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Sydney to Balikpapan?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $457 with Scoot, departing Monday 16 November 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Balikpapan?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $457 one way.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Balikpapan?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Balikpapan?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 55m. Sydney and Balikpapan are around 5,090 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Balikpapan?

Recent fares on this route were with Scoot.

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