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Cheap flights from Darwin to California from $1,025

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
12 Aug — 19 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 July 2026.

Tue 11/801:35
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/823:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,560
Mon 24/801:15
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/922:55
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,602
Tue 11/801:35
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sat 22/821:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,612
Tue 25/815:45
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop31h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 1/910:55
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops35h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,657
Wed 12/814:35
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops32h 05m
Virgin Australia
Sat 22/818:45
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops27h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 9/7$1,713
Sat 7/1112:50
DRW
-
RNO
2 stops51h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 11/1105:44
RNO
-
DRW
2 stops36h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,891
Tue 25/801:10
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops28h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 2/922:05
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops45h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/7$2,064
Wed 26/815:45
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop32h 50m
Virgin Australia
Wed 2/908:50
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops37h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/7$2,895
Tue 25/801:50
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops25h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/918:56
SFO
-
DRW
3 stops37h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$2,919
Sat 7/1115:50
DRW
-
RNO
3 stops45h 57m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 11/1110:06
RNO
-
DRW
2 stops45h 24m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,978

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 13 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,560

One-way from

$1,025

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,281
11/8-22/8
  • 11/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 30m 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. 25% potential increase in price ($1,009 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($290 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 13 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Mon 24/8

01:15-06:05

1 stop21h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

22:55-00:30

1 stop33h 05m

$1,602

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Tue 25/8

15:45-06:45

1 stop31h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

10:55-15:00

2 stops35h 35m

$1,657

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Tue 25/8

01:10-12:55

2 stops28h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

22:05-11:55

2 stops45h 20m

$2,064

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Tue 25/8

01:50-11:12

2 stops25h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

18:56-00:50

3 stops37h 24m

$2,919

DarwinReno

DRW - RNO

DRWRNO

Darwin

Sat 7/11

15:50-20:17

3 stops45h 57m

Reno

Wed 11/11

10:06-01:00

2 stops45h 24m

$2,978

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Wed 12/8

14:35-12:01

3 stops37h 56m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 22/8

20:21-15:00

2 stops26h 09m

$3,059
Cheapest one-way

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 19/7

01:35-06:00

1 stop20h 55m

$1,025

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 19/7

01:35-19:45

2 stops34h 40m

$1,093

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 19/7

01:35-11:57

2 stops26h 52m

$1,117

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Mon 9/11

12:30-19:10

2 stops24h 10m

$3,473

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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 13 July 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
1,572 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $2,064, United Airlines can have you in California from Darwin in 28h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12305 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 - Los Angeles Los Angeles, Darwin - Reno and Darwin - Oakland.

  • 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?

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    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 13 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,563Average$2,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,587Average$2,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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