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Flights from Jakarta to Makassar

Nonstop flights from Jakarta (CGK) to Makassar (UPG) take about 2h 17m (1,432 km). NAM Air and Lion Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $97 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Makassar

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

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Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737 taking off from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. — lounges at Jakarta Airport

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Airlines flying Jakarta to Makassar

Carriers on CGK–UPG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ NAM Airnonstop fare seen✈ Lion Airnonstop fare seen

Jakarta to Makassar fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $93 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$9329 Oct 2026 · Lion Air	—
Nov 2026	$977 Nov 2026 · NAM Air	—
Apr 2027	$14214 Apr 2027 · Garuda Indonesia	—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $93 in October 2026, against $142 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Jakarta to Makassar, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Makassar

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The dry season (April–October) is best for Bali, Lombok, and Komodo. Heavy rains hit Java and Sumatra from November–March, though Sulawesi's seasons vary by region.

Peak season: April – October

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Frequently asked questions — Jakarta to Makassar flights

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Makassar?

A nonstop flight from Jakarta (CGK) to Makassar (UPG) takes about 2h 17m, covering 1,432 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Jakarta from Makassar by air?

The great-circle distance between Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is 1,432 km (890 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Jakarta to Makassar?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CGK–UPG route include NAM Air and Lion Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Jakarta to Makassar cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CGK–UPG was $97 USD with NAM Air (nonstop), departing 16 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Jakarta to Makassar?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $93 one-way, against $142 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Jakarta to Makassar?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $94 with one stop against $97 nonstop, a saving of $3. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Indonesia to Indonesia?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Indonesia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Makassar?

The dry season (April–October) is best for Bali, Lombok, and Komodo. Heavy rains hit Java and Sumatra from November–March, though Sulawesi's seasons vary by region.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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