The average price of a 7-day trip to Labuan Bajo is $4,085 for a solo traveler, $7,337 for a couple, and $13,754 for a family of 4. Labuan Bajo hotels range from $16 to $265 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Komodo Airport (LBJ) are between $1,389 and $2,871 per person for economy flights and $4,359 to $9,009 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $100 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 Labuan Bajo, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LBJ and stay in a Labuan Bajo hotel:
- April 2nd to April 22nd
- May 7th to June 10th
- July 30th to December 9th (except the week of October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Labuan Bajo is usually early October.
Average Labuan Bajo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Labuan Bajo for a week is $1,217-$7,218($174-$1,031 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $726 to $2,498 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $548 to $670 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Labuan Bajo for a week is $3,556-$11,162($508-$1,595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,452 to $4,996 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $548 to $670 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Labuan Bajo for a week is $4,460-$19,224($637-$2,746 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,904 to $9,992 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $877 to $1,072 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Labuan Bajo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Labuan Bajo? The cheapest trip to Labuan Bajo is about $136 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 25% 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 Labuan Bajo for a week is $951-$3,085($136-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $726 to $2,498 for economy
Lodging: $13 to $16 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 Labuan Bajo for a week is $1,824-$5,870($261-$839 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,452 to $4,996 for economy
Lodging: $13 to $16 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 Labuan Bajo for a week is $3,648-$11,620($521-$1,660 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,904 to $9,992 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $32 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Labuan Bajo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Labuan Bajo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Labuan Bajo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Labuan Bajo for a week is $2,936-$18,351($419-$2,622 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $190 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,510 to $5,021 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $265 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Labuan Bajo for a week is $5,020-$24,702($717-$3,529 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $380 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,020 to $10,042 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $265 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Labuan Bajo for a week is $10,040-$42,204($1,434-$6,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $760 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,040 to $20,084 for first class
Lodging: $284 to $530 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Labuan Bajo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Labuan Bajo is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Labuan Bajo 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.
Labuan Bajo 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 Labuan Bajo 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Labuan Bajo.
Flight Costs to Labuan Bajo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,871 average in early to mid July to a low of $1,389 in early October. Median flight price is $253. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Labuan Bajo our data includes 18 originating airports, and 34 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Labuan Bajo from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) for an average $10,784 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Bajawa Soa (BJW) in Bajawa (Indonesia) at an average of just $63.
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 Friday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Labuan Bajo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,482, so you can easily save about 107% 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 Labuan Bajo can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $616 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.