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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $275. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Balikpapan.$238 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.
Balikpapan.$238 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.
Balikpapan.$243 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $243, select.
Balikpapan.$243 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $243, select.
Balikpapan.$262 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $262, select.
Balikpapan.$271 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Balikpapan on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.
Balikpapan.$275 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.
Balikpapan.$287 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $287, select.
Balikpapan.$289 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $289, select.
Balikpapan.$290 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $290, select.
Balikpapan.$300 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.
Balikpapan.$301 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $301, select.
Balikpapan.$320 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Balikpapan on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Balikpapan.$334 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.
Balikpapan.$335 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Balikpapan on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
Balikpapan.$337 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Balikpapan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Balikpapan on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan flights are currently cheapest in August.
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from $238
Sep
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from $238
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Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan: Alternative routes

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Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$238
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan is $238. 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.
3 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan.
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan.
As of June 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Airport on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
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.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Balikpapan is AirAsia .

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN): What you need to know

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is Kuala Lumpur's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) departing from here.

  • The average time for a direct Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport flight is 3 hours.

  • Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is located in Balikpapan. The city's timezone is UTC+8 — the same as Kuala Lumpur.

  • The busiest route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN). You can choose from 6 direct services each week. Malaysia Airlines operates a 6am departure between KUL and BPN.

  • Your flight from Kuala Lumpur to BPN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) depart from this terminal.

  • AirAsia is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport taking off from KUL.

  • The most frequently booked airline between KUL and BPN is AirAsia.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Malaysia Airlines.

  • We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to BPN that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between KUL and BPN include:

    • Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)

    • Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

    • Juanda International Airport (SUB)

  • KUL is about 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:

  • 59% of flights that leave from Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on time.

Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • You can reach SZB from the centre of Kuala Lumpur in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.

  • Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Kuala Lumpur to BPN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:

  • 72% of flights out of Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport arrive according to schedule.

About Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

Getting from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan

  • From Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport, central Balikpapan is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

  • $133 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport. Return flights start at $238. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Get cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to BPN by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The best month for landing cheap Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Kuala Lumpur to BPN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport.

The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

  • February is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN). Visit Balikpapan in December for a more low-key escape.

  • Lock in a Kuala Lumpur to BPN plane ticket departing in October if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Balikpapan to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

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  • You've visited Balikpapan, now it's time to explore other parts of Indonesia. Journey about 177 kilometres northeast to Bontang to tick off its must-visit sights. From Mangrove Board Walk to Beras Basah Beach and Wisata Mangrove Telok Bangko, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

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