The average price of a 7-day trip to Balikpapan is $1,677 for a solo traveler, $3,012 for a couple, and $5,646 for a family of 4. Balikpapan hotels range from $15 to $133 per night with an average of $52, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Airport (BPN) are between $1,398 and $2,166 per person for economy flights and $4,387 to $6,797 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $19 to $40 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Balikpapan, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BPN and stay in a Balikpapan hotel:
- January 22nd to February 11th
- May 7th to July 8th
- August 20th to December 9th (except the weeks of November 12th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Balikpapan is usually late October.
Average Balikpapan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Balikpapan for a week is $1,045-$2,437($149-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,863 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $49 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Balikpapan for a week is $3,212-$5,186($459-$741 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $3,726 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $49 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Balikpapan for a week is $3,820-$9,160($546-$1,309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,048 to $7,452 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $98 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $40 to $43 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Balikpapan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Balikpapan? The cheapest trip to Balikpapan is about $131 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 46% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $13.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Balikpapan for a week is $917-$2,317($131-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $22 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,863 for economy
Lodging: $13 to $15 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Balikpapan for a week is $1,756-$4,334($251-$619 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $3,726 for economy
Lodging: $13 to $15 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Balikpapan for a week is $3,512-$8,518($502-$1,217 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,048 to $7,452 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $30 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Balikpapan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Balikpapan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Balikpapan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Balikpapan for a week is $2,553-$9,633($365-$1,376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,905 to $4,937 for first class
Lodging: $66 to $133 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Balikpapan for a week is $4,710-$15,186($673-$2,169 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,810 to $9,874 for first class
Lodging: $66 to $133 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Balikpapan for a week is $9,420-$28,332($1,346-$4,047 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,620 to $19,748 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $266 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $476 to $1,020 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Balikpapan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Balikpapan is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Balikpapan due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Balikpapan Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Balikpapan hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Balikpapan.
Flight Costs to Balikpapan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,166 average in late December to a low of $1,398 in late October. Median flight price is $774. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Balikpapan our data includes 38 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Balikpapan from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $10,264 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kalimarau (BEJ) in Tanjung Redep-Borneo Island (Indonesia) at an average of just $125.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Balikpapan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $768, so you can easily save about 55% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Balikpapan can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $332 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.