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Cheap flights from Darwin to California from $951

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
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
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 15 June 2026.

Tue 28/701:35
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop20h 55m
Qantas Airways
Wed 5/821:50
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop34h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/6$1,556
Tue 28/700:40
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop22h 35m
Virgin Australia
Wed 5/820:10
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops25h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/6$1,584
Wed 28/1000:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops27h 50m
Virgin Australia
Wed 27/110:15
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops33h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/6$1,593
Wed 28/1000:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/122:35
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,594
Wed 28/1000:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops31h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 27/122:35
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop31h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,628
Sun 25/1000:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops31h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 25/122:35
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop31h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,631
Sun 25/1000:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops47h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 30/122:35
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops45h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,635
Fri 30/1000:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops36h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 26/122:35
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops55h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,680
Sun 25/1000:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops31h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 28/118:51
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops25h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,685
Wed 4/1100:40
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1106:00
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops48h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6$2,035
Wed 4/1101:55
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop23h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/1109:40
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,150
Wed 4/1101:10
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops36h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 9/1114:06
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops28h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,152

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 15 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,556

One-way from

$951

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,916
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 28/7-5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • Darwin to California
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 47m total
  • Darwin to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($429 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($170 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

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DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Tue 28/7

00:40-06:45

1 stop22h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/8

20:10-13:45

2 stops25h 05m

$1,584

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Wed 28/10

00:40-21:28

2 stops37h 18m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 25/1

22:35-23:50

1 stop31h 45m

$1,631

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Fri 30/10

00:40-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/1

20:05-23:50

2 stops34h 15m

$1,680

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Fri 30/10

14:20-12:00

2 stops38h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 25/1

20:05-23:50

2 stops34h 15m

$1,693

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Fri 30/10

14:20-10:31

2 stops36h 41m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 30/1

22:35-13:35

2 stops45h 30m

$1,697

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Thu 29/10

15:50-20:55

1 stop21h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/1

22:05-01:00

1 stop33h 25m

$1,751

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Wed 4/11

00:40-08:25

1 stop25h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

06:00-23:50

2 stops48h 20m

$2,035

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Wed 4/11

01:55-07:50

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

09:40-01:00

1 stop45h 50m

$2,150

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Wed 4/11

01:10-20:14

2 stops36h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

14:06-12:00

2 stops28h 24m

$2,152

DarwinOakland

DRW - OAK

DRWOAK

Darwin

Sat 7/11

12:00-20:09

2 stops25h 39m

Oakland

Wed 11/11

08:10-11:00

2 stops57h 20m

$2,175

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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 15 June 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
1,545 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 $1,584, Virgin Australia can have you in California from Darwin in 22h 35m. 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 - Los Angeles Los Angeles, 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?

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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 15 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,404Average$2,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,560Average$2,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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