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Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Balikpapan.

There are currently no direct flights available from Sydney to Balikpapan. Flights with 1 stopover take between 13h 34m and 15h 27m in total, depending on the connection.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $759 to $3,843. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Balikpapan are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $764, which is 100% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Sydney to Balikpapan usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN).

Connecting flights from Sydney to Balikpapan most commonly pass through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Sydney to Balikpapan. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $787 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,615, a difference of $828.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 34m, compared to 15h 27m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Balikpapan is 3 hours behind Sydney (Central Indonesia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.