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Cheap flights from Darwin to California from $1,240

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — LAX
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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 August 2026.

Wed 9/914:35 -
2 stops32h 05m
Wed 30/917:43 -
2 stops28h 47m
Deal found 11/8$1,619
Thu 3/915:45 -
1 stop31h 30m
Wed 9/922:40 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 8/8$1,734
Thu 15/1001:15 -
2 stops28h 20m
Thu 29/1022:45 -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 11/8$1,817
Fri 25/901:15 -
1 stop21h 15m
Sat 3/1023:10 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 12/8$1,853
Sat 31/1015:50 -
1 stop33h 30m
Mon 30/1109:40 -
1 stop45h 50m
Deal found 9/8$1,884
Thu 10/917:40 -
2 stops43h 20m
Sat 19/900:50 -
2 stops35h 10m
Deal found 10/8$2,050
Sat 31/1012:00 -
2 stops24h 55m
Mon 30/1107:20 -
2 stops34h 20m
Deal found 9/8$2,105
Sat 31/1007:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Mon 30/1123:35 -
2 stops37h 15m
Deal found 9/8$2,127
Wed 2/901:55 -
2 stops27h 25m
Wed 9/921:15 -
1 stop35h 10m
Deal found 8/8$2,127
Tue 27/1012:00 -
2 stops24h 54m
Sat 31/1008:20 -
2 stops34h 20m
Deal found 10/8$2,143
Wed 9/901:55 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sun 20/911:45 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 10/8$2,218
Sun 16/801:35 -
1 stop21h 00m
Wed 26/823:05 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 9/8$2,253

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,609

One-way from

$1,240

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 27/1-31/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 10m total
  • Darwin to California
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25/11
  • 25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 52m total
  • Darwin to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($877 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($270 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 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW Darwin - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DRWLAX

Darwin

Wed 27/1

14:20-06:55

2 stops34h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

06:00-13:35

2 stops38h 05m

$1,609

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW Darwin - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DRWLAX

Darwin

Wed 9/9

14:35-06:10

2 stops32h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

22:40-15:00

1 stop23h 50m

$1,619

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW Darwin - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DRWLAX

Darwin

Fri 29/1

14:20-18:01

2 stops45h 11m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/2

22:35-23:50

1 stop31h 45m

$1,660

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW Darwin - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DRWLAX

Darwin

Thu 3/9

15:45-06:45

1 stop31h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

22:40-15:00

1 stop23h 50m

$1,734
Fastest return journey

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW Darwin - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DRWLAX

Darwin

Tue 19/1

00:10-06:20

1 stop23h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 3/2

22:50-16:10

1 stop23h 50m

$1,742

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW Darwin - SFO San Francisco

DRWSFO

Darwin

Sat 31/10

15:50-08:50

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

09:40-01:00

1 stop45h 50m

$1,884

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW Darwin - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 17/1

17:20-12:00

3 stops36h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

22:35-23:25

3 stops31h 20m

$1,935

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW Darwin - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DRWLAX

Darwin

Thu 15/10

00:15-06:05

1 stop22h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 29/10

23:45-11:10

1 stop42h 55m

$1,970

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW Darwin - SFO San Francisco

DRWSFO

Darwin

Wed 27/1

00:40-23:04

2 stops39h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 1/2

23:05-13:35

1 stop21h 00m

$2,020

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW Darwin - SFO San Francisco

DRWSFO

Darwin

Thu 28/1

12:00-19:20

2 stops24h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/2

07:25-11:10

2 stops34h 15m

$2,133

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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 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

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 $1,884, Virgin Australia can have you in California from Darwin in 33h 30m. 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 - San Francisco 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 airline flying from Darwin to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,562Average$2,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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