Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): what you need to know
The timezone in Balikpapan is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LAX to BPN flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
RM3,048 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM4,770. These prices may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to BPN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of LAX.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
If you're getting in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BPN:
Getting from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan
Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Balikpapan. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Balikpapan. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Balikpapan, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to BPN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've visited Balikpapan, now it's time to explore other parts of Indonesia. Travel around 354 kilometres south-west to Banjarmasin to check off its leading attractions. From Sultan Suriansyah Mosque to Wasaka Museum and Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of Indonesia, consider Samarinda, about 80 kilometres north-east of Balikpapan. Puncak Bukit Raudah, Puncak Wiratama and Simpang Tiga Slamet Riyadi are the start of reasons to visit.
