Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan from $196 KUL, SZB → BPN
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) → Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
The cheapest return found recently is $196 with AirAsia, 4 Dec – 7 Dec, found today.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $196, 4 Dec to 7 Dec
- Usual return price
- $224 to $309
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $196 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $224 to $309.
Cheapest return found recently
$196
4 Dec – 7 Dec · AirAsia
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Leaves 3:50 p.m. · Return leaves 7:15 p.m. · 5 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$196
4 Dec – 7 Dec · AirAsia
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Leaves 3:50 p.m. · Return leaves 7:15 p.m. · 5 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$196 4 Dec – 7 Decfound todaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $172 to $602.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 19 Nov to 4 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov – 28 Nov | $251 | Scoot | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 27 Nov | $366 | Batik Air Malaysia | Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) → Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 7 Dec | $196 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $196.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia.
Premium cabin fares from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 4 Dec – 7 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan?
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Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 47% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $366 | $366 | +90% | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $418 | $190 | +117% | 27 |
| 60–89 days | $317 | $317 | +64% | 10 |
| 90–179 days | $193 | $172 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 180+ days | $278 | $172 | +44% | 28 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 4 Dec – 7 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan?
The cheapest return found recently is $196 with AirAsia, 4 Dec to 7 Dec, found today. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $224 to $309.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $196, 4 Dec to 7 Dec, found today.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan?
In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 47% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $196 with AirAsia, 4 Dec to 7 Dec, found today.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan?
Between 19 Nov and 4 Dec, Scoot has the cheapest return on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Batik Air Malaysia on 1 and AirAsia on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work