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Only Scoot operates flights between Singapore and Balikpapan.

Flights from Singapore to Balikpapan usually depart from Singapore Changi (SIN) and arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN).

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

• Scoot: a cabin bag in Economy class 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 Singapore to Balikpapan.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average S$ 290 return, compared with S$ 344 via a stopover through Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge S$ 49–S$ 90 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Scoot and Singapore Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Singapore to Balikpapan most commonly pass through:

• Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 73% on the Singapore to Balikpapan route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at S$ 272 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at S$ 986, a difference of S$ 714. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Singapore to Balikpapan route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 03:30 and lands at 06:10
• Latest: departs at 15:15 and lands at 17:55.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

A direct flight from Singapore to Balikpapan takes 2h 40m, covering 2,355 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 S$ 258 to S$ 1,106. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Singapore to Balikpapan are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about S$ 211.

Scoot is the only airline operating Singapore to Balikpapan flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 53m, compared to 18h 20m via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

Return flights from Singapore to Balikpapan range from S$ 281 to S$ 384, with an average of S$ 300 over the past 12 months. Anything below S$ 281 counts as a good deal.