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Cheap flights from Darwin to California from $1,020

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — LAX
30 Jun — 7 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to California

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 May 2026.

Mon 13/701:10
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop32h 25m
Qantas Airways
Tue 21/721:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop34h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/5$1,738
Thu 29/1006:15
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop29h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 2/1122:35
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop32h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/5$1,742
Wed 2/1200:40
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop23h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 9/1222:35
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop31h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,761
Wed 2/1200:40
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop23h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 13/1210:15
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops33h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,766
Mon 30/1100:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops32h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1222:35
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops55h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,770
Wed 28/1000:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops29h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 2/1113:20
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops41h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/5$1,771
Sun 29/1112:00
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop35h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sun 13/1222:50
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop31h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/5$1,792
Fri 4/1212:50
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop36h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sun 13/1222:50
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop31h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/5$1,796
Sun 29/1100:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops22h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 9/1222:35
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop31h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,802
Fri 27/1101:10
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop22h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 9/1222:50
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop31h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/5$1,804
Sun 29/1100:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops22h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1215:40
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops28h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,806
Mon 19/1000:35
DRW
-
RNO
2 stops49h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 24/1013:50
RNO
-
DRW
2 stops29h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,964

Find flight deals from Darwin to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Darwin to California flight deals. Data was last updated 31 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,696

One-way from

$1,020

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,966
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 18/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 15m total
  • Darwin to California
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 55m total
  • Darwin to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($382 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($146 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Darwin to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Mon 13/7

01:10-17:05

1 stop32h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

21:30-00:10

1 stop34h 10m

$1,738

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Wed 28/10

00:40-13:38

2 stops29h 28m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

13:20-23:50

2 stops41h 00m

$1,771

DarwinReno

DRW - RNO

DRWRNO

Darwin

Mon 19/10

00:35-09:55

2 stops49h 50m

Reno

Sat 24/10

13:50-12:00

2 stops29h 40m

$1,964

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Mon 13/7

01:35-21:32

2 stops36h 27m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

10:05-12:10

2 stops57h 35m

$2,163

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Mon 13/7

01:35-20:28

2 stops35h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

19:42-12:10

2 stops47h 58m

$2,230

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Fri 10/7

12:30-08:21

3 stops36h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

01:05-11:15

2 stops41h 40m

$2,401

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Fri 24/7

13:05-20:28

2 stops23h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 27/7

07:00-12:10

3 stops36h 40m

$2,419

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Mon 13/7

01:35-17:45

1 stop32h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

13:39-00:35

2 stops42h 26m

$2,504

DarwinReno

DRW - RNO

DRWRNO

Darwin

Tue 20/10

15:45-10:57

2 stops59h 42m

Reno

Sat 24/10

07:48-15:00

2 stops38h 42m

$2,667

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Sun 19/7

01:50-10:56

2 stops25h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 27/7

13:39-11:55

2 stops29h 46m

$2,705

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 31 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways from Darwin to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,526 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,526 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,526 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,526 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Darwin to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Darwin to California?

    For a flight from Darwin to California, you will be flying from Darwin. Darwin (DRW) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Darwin to California?

    For as low as $1,771, Qantas Airways can have you in California from Darwin in 29h 28m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12667 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Darwin to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Darwin to California are Darwin - San Francisco, Darwin - Oakland and Darwin - Reno.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Darwin to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Darwin to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Darwin to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,382Average$2,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,535Average$2,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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