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Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Balikpapan

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

82%Trains in Balikpapan are 82% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$5.00

Balikpapan$0.92

MealMid-priced restaurant

90%A meal in Balikpapan is 90% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.

Sydney$26.00

Balikpapan$2.30

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

69%A taxi fare in Balikpapan is 69% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$6.00

Balikpapan$1.84

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

60%Coffee in Balikpapan is 60% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$5.43

Balikpapan$2.30

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 10931.57 IDR

1 IDR = 0.01 AUD

Last checked on Fri, 5/12

Distance: 5085 kms

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms

Balikpapan airports

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Balikpapan

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Balikpapan at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Balikpapan is $309. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Balikpapan expensive to visit compared to Sydney?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Balikpapan costs an average of 1.84 AUD, 69% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 6.00 AUD,

while train tickets costs 82% less in Balikpapan: 0.92 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Sydney.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 2.30 AUD in Balikpapan, 91% less than the 26.00 AUD in Sydney.

The price of the coffee is around 58% cheaper in Balikpapan, with an average of 2.30 AUD, while in Sydney the coffee costs 5.43 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Sydney to Balikpapan?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Indonesia may apply when travelling from Sydney. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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