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2 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Balikpapan. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan may depart from several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB). Flights usually arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 773 return, compared with RM 1,549 via a stopover through Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 93–RM 366 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan pass through Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at RM 736 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 1,281, a difference of RM 545. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 09:01
• Latest: departs at 15:55 and lands at 18:56.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan takes 3h 01m, covering 2,831 km.

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 RM 691 to RM 3,415. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 459.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan range from RM 680 to RM 1,020, with an average of RM 824 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 680 counts as a good deal.