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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Balikpapan to Sydney? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sydney.$983 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Nov, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with Indonesia AirAsia and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Balikpapan on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Balikpapan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $983, select.
Sydney.$1,243 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Jan, returning Fri, 27 Feb.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Balikpapan on Fri, 9 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Balikpapan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,243, select.
Sydney.$1,311 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Dec, returning Tue, 30 Dec.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Balikpapan on Fri, 19 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Tue, 30 Dec, arriving in Balikpapan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,311, select.
Sydney.$2,137 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Garuda Indonesia, departs from Balikpapan on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Balikpapan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,137, select.

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Balikpapan to Sydney: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Balikpapan to Sydney below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sydney.

Balikpapan to Sydney: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$983
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Balikpapan to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Balikpapan to Sydney is $983. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Balikpapan to Sydney. But we found flights with one or more stops from $983.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from Balikpapan to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Balikpapan to Sydney is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Balikpapan Airport to Sydney Airport on Saturday, 29 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Balikpapan Airport and Sydney Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Sydney 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Indonesia AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Travelling from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know

  • Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney three hours ahead of Balikpapan.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BPN to SYD flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BPN and SYD:

    • Ngurah Rai International Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is $226. A return ticket right now is $983. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BPN to SYD if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

  • Landing cheap flights from BPN to SYD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

Handy information about Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)

  • Central Balikpapan to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to BPN? If you've booked an early flight from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • If you have a late Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sydney and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Sydney. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

  • It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sydney in April.

  • Book your flight from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BPN to SYD around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Australia

  • Sydney has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without a visit to Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.

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