Palu to Makassar (PLW–UPG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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288 mi airlines 89/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 9m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JT3871
JT Lion
738
6:00 AM
WITA TM
7:10 AM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT781
JT Lion
738
6:00 AM
WITA
7:10 AM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT641
JT Lion
739
6:00 AM
WITA
7:10 AM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT1787
JT Lion
739
10:05 AM
WITA
11:15 AM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT1855
JT Lion
738
10:05 AM
WITA
11:15 AM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT855
JT Lion
738
10:05 AM
WITA
11:15 AM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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QZ737
QZ Indonesia AirAsia
320
12:45 PM
WITA
1:55 PM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT1853
JT Lion
739
1:00 PM
WITA
2:10 PM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT853
JT Lion
738
1:00 PM
WITA
2:10 PM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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QG215
QG Citilink
320
2:05 PM
WITA
3:20 PM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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ID8555
ID Interlink Airlines
32A
3:10 PM
WITA
4:20 PM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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ID6555
ID Interlink Airlines
32A
3:10 PM
WITA
4:20 PM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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QZ735
QZ Indonesia AirAsia
320
4:20 PM
WITA
5:25 PM
WITA
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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JT1852
JT Lion
738
8:10 AM
WITA TD
9:25 AM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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JT852
JT Lion
738
8:10 AM
WITA
9:25 AM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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QZ738
QZ Indonesia AirAsia
320
11:05 AM
WITA
12:15 PM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT854
JT Lion
738
11:05 AM
WITA
12:20 PM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QG214
QG Citilink
320
11:50 AM
WITA TD
1:10 PM
WITA
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ID6554
ID Interlink Airlines
32A
1:15 PM
WITA
2:30 PM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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QZ736
QZ Indonesia AirAsia
320
2:35 PM
WITA
3:50 PM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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JT780
JT Lion
738
2:46 PM
WITA
3:51 PM
WITA
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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JT1774
JT Lion
738
3:35 PM
WITA TD
4:50 PM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Palu to Makassar
4 carriers, 89 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 89 Flights/wk 288 mi 1h 5m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

PLW–UPG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Lion Air, Interlink Airlines and Indonesia AirAsia lead the route. The flight covers 288 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PLW–UPG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JT Lion Air 56 738, 739 1h10
ID Interlink Airlines 14 32A 1h10
QZ Indonesia AirAsia 14 320 1h05-1h10
QG Citilink 5 320 1h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QG, QZ
32A Airbus A320 – ID
738 Boeing 737-800 – JT
739 Boeing 737-900 – JT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ID + JT + QG + QZ (89 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PLW to UPG direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
89
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PLW to UPG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
42
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Makassar from Palu

Nearby airports with service to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.
Metric PLW→UPG TRT→UPG
Distance from PLW 157 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 89 2
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of PLW with service to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Makassar is 0 hours the same as Palu.
PLW: WITA · UPG: WITA

When it's 6:00 PM in Palu, it's 6:00 PM in Makassar.
Distance & Flight Time
288 mi / 464 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 15m.

PLW–UPG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palu to Makassar route.
Route details
Distance288 mi / 464 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights89 out / 59 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: PLW
IATA / ICAOPLW / WAFF
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation284 ft / 87 m
Destination: UPG
IATA / ICAOUPG / WAAA
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PLW to UPG flights.
Nonstop flights from Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 15m. The route covers 288 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Interlink Airlines, Lion Air, Citilink and Indonesia AirAsia.
There are approximately 89 nonstop flights per week from PLW to UPG. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUW, BPN, SUB, CGK and MOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from UPG to PLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TRT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PLW to UPG

Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) are connected by nonstop service from Interlink Airlines, Lion Air, Citilink and Indonesia AirAsia. With 89 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PLW to UPG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PLW to UPG ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 288 miles (464 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LUW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toraja (TRT).