Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Balikpapan?

Flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan pass through?

Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan pass through Singapore Changi (SIN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,382 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,917, a difference of $535. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Balikpapan?

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.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Balikpapan changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,028 to $15,879. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Balikpapan?

Balikpapan is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Indonesia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Balikpapan?

Singapore Airlines ($8,364) and China Airlines ($8,873) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Balikpapan according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Balikpapan?

Flights via Singapore Changi (SIN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,088. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Balikpapan which airport offers the shortest layover?

Singapore Changi (SIN) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Balikpapan layovers at 32h 09m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

11:45 am - 11:50 amSFO San Francisco-BPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan

56h 05m2 stops Incheon Intl Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

12:35 pm - 9:35 amBPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan-SFO San Francisco

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11:50 pm - 9:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan

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11:00 am - 11:01 pmBPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan-SFO San Francisco

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$2,641Multiple Airlines

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6:40 pm - 7:50 amBPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan-SFO San Francisco

29h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,857Multiple Airlines

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8:15 pm - 6:10 amSFO San Francisco-BPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan

41h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

6:40 pm - 7:50 amBPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan-SFO San Francisco

29h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$6,627Multiple Airlines

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12:20 am - 11:50 amSFO San Francisco-BPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan

43h 30m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

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$6,833Multiple Airlines

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11:40 pm - 6:25 pmSFO San Francisco-BPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan

50h 45m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

7:10 pm - 6:45 pmBPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan-SFO San Francisco

39h 35m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$7,388Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1

11:50 pm - 9:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan

29h 25m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

6:20 am - 6:40 pmBPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan-SFO San Francisco

28h 20m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$7,479Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

8:15 pm - 6:10 amSFO San Francisco-BPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan

41h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

6:40 pm - 7:50 amBPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan-SFO San Francisco

29h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$8,364Singapore Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 2

11:40 pm - 11:50 amSFO San Francisco-BPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan

44h 10m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

7:10 pm - 6:45 pmBPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan-SFO San Francisco

39h 35m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$8,873China Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Dec 5

11:40 pm - 6:25 pmSFO San Francisco-BPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan

50h 45m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

7:10 pm - 6:45 pmBPN Balikpapan Sepinnggan-SFO San Francisco

39h 35m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$8,896Multiple Airlines

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Balikpapan?: Singapore Airlines ($8,364) and China Airlines ($8,873) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Balikpapan according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Balikpapan?
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.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Balikpapan changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,028 to $15,879. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Balikpapan?
Flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan pass through?
Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan pass through Singapore Changi (SIN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San Francisco to Balikpapan. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,382 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,917, a difference of $535.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Indonesia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,382, about $535 less than Saturday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
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