Flights to Bali from the US: Best Routes, Travel Times and Fares

The short answer

There are no nonstop flights from the United States to Bali. Every itinerary connects at least once, usually in an Asian hub such as Singapore, Taipei, Seoul or Hong Kong, or a Gulf hub such as Doha, Dubai or Abu Dhabi. From the West Coast, the best one-stop routings take around 17 to 22 hours door to gate; from New York and the East Coast, plan on roughly 22 to 26 hours. Economy round trips usually cost around US$900 to 1,500, with sales from the West Coast sometimes dipping lower and December fares climbing well above that. Bali's airport code is DPS (Denpasar).

Why there is no nonstop

Bali sits roughly 8,500 miles from Los Angeles and more than 10,000 miles from New York, and no airline has found enough demand to justify an ultra-long nonstop. Garuda Indonesia no longer flies to the US, and no American airline serves Bali. The upside is choice: dozens of airlines compete for the connection, and some of the world's best-rated carriers fly this route through their home hubs.

The best routes from the West Coast

From Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, connecting in Asia is the quickest option.

• Via Singapore: Singapore Airlines flies nonstop to Singapore from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, then connects to several daily flights to Bali, a hop of about 2.5 hours. It is the benchmark for comfort and reliability, typically 20 to 24 hours in total.
• Via Taipei: EVA Air and China Airlines connect West Coast cities to Bali through Taipei, often at very competitive prices and with total journeys of around 18 to 22 hours. EVA Air consistently ranks among travelers' favorite airlines on this route.
• Via Seoul: Korean Air flies to Seoul from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, among others, and on to Bali in about 7 hours. Total time is around 18 to 20 hours from the West Coast.
• Via Hong Kong or Manila: Cathay Pacific through Hong Kong and Philippine Airlines through Manila are worth checking. Philippine Airlines regularly turns up among the cheapest fares to Bali.

The best routes from the East Coast and Midwest

From New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago and the South, both directions around the globe work.

• Via the Gulf: Qatar Airways (Doha), Emirates (Dubai) and Etihad (Abu Dhabi) fly from the major East Coast and Midwest airports, then on to Bali. Etihad serves New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago and Atlanta, and its Abu Dhabi to Bali leg takes about 9 hours. These routings run roughly 23 to 28 hours in total but split the trip into two long flights with a break in the middle.
• Via Singapore: Singapore Airlines flies nonstop from the New York area to Singapore, one of the longest flights in the world, then on to Bali. Roughly 22 to 25 hours.
• Via Asia from the Midwest and Texas: from Chicago, Dallas and Houston, connections through Tokyo, Seoul or Hong Kong land in Bali in around 20 to 25 hours.
• Via Istanbul: Turkish Airlines flies nonstop from Istanbul to Bali, with connections from many US cities. Expect about 24 hours or more.

What flights cost

Fare trackers in October 2026 put the average US to Bali round trip at around US$1,100 in economy. Some patterns hold year after year:

• Cheapest months: January to March, after the holidays, when average fares from Los Angeles run around US$900.
• Most expensive: December, when averages can reach US$1,500 to 1,800, and July, when European and Australian holidays fill connecting flights.
• Cheapest departure cities: West Coast gateways such as San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle, plus big connecting markets like Chicago and Denver, regularly show the lowest fares.
• Cheapest airlines: Philippine Airlines, Chinese carriers such as China Southern and XiamenAir, and Korean Air often lead on price; Singapore Airlines, EVA Air and the Gulf carriers cost more but are frequently on sale.

Business class is a different market entirely, and award seats on partner airlines are a popular way to spend US frequent-flyer miles on this route.

When to book

For a typical trip, booking about two to three months ahead usually gets a good price, and search engines suggest fares climb steeply in the last few weeks. For December, the Christmas period or July, book five to six months out. Set alerts across a few routings rather than one airline, and compare total journey time, not just price: a cheap fare with a 14-hour overnight layover can cost you a day of your holiday.

Tips for the long haul

• Choose your layover wisely. Two to four hours is ideal. Singapore's Changi and Doha's Hamad airports are pleasant places to stretch your legs; a very long layover may mean leaving the airport, so check the transit rules for that country.
• Watch the arrival time. Many connections land in Bali in the evening. If you are heading to Ubud or Uluwatu, book a driver in advance and expect traffic.
• Keep it on one ticket. Booking separate tickets to save money means you are on your own if the first flight is delayed.
• Sort your entry before you fly. Americans need a visa to visit Indonesia; the Visa on Arrival can be bought online as an e-VOA, and Bali's tourist levy can be paid online too. Our visa and arrival guide explains both.
• Plan for jet lag. Bali is 15 to 16 hours ahead of the West Coast, depending on daylight saving. A gentle first day in Sanur or Seminyak beats a 3 a.m. volcano hike.

When you land, our Bali airport guide takes you from the gate to your villa.