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Cheap flights from Darwin to California from $778

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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — LAX
23 Aug — 30 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 24 July 2026.

Wed 28/1000:10
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1121:45
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,634
Sun 16/801:50
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop21h 45m
Qantas Airways
Sun 23/821:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/7$1,698
Mon 10/801:35
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/822:55
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,701
Wed 28/1000:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops27h 41m
Virgin Australia
Mon 9/1110:55
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops33h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/7$1,728
Tue 1/901:50
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop21h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 16/921:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/7$1,746
Sun 16/801:35
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops33h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/821:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,780
Wed 2/912:45
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop33h 55m
Virgin Australia
Wed 16/920:21
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops24h 54m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 22/7$1,796
Thu 29/1012:00
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop35h 30m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/1122:35
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop32h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/7$1,833
Mon 10/801:10
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops29h 50m
Qantas Airways
Mon 17/823:30
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops32h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/7$1,922
Thu 3/913:05
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops23h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/908:20
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,992
Thu 10/915:45
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/901:05
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$2,009
Wed 2/901:55
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop24h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 10/911:45
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop34h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/7$2,198

Find flight deals from Darwin to California

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Round-trip from

$1,634

One-way from

$778

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,518
28/10-9/11
  • 28/10-9/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • Darwin to California
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28/10
  • 28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Darwin to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($1,106 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($299 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Wed 28/10

00:10-13:00

2 stops29h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/11

21:45-13:35

1 stop22h 20m

$1,634

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 16/8

01:35-18:41

2 stops33h 36m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 23/8

21:30-11:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,780

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Wed 2/9

12:45-06:10

1 stop33h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

20:21-13:45

2 stops24h 54m

$1,796

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Thu 10/9

15:45-20:30

2 stops45h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

01:05-14:55

2 stops45h 20m

$2,009

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Thu 3/9

13:05-20:23

2 stops23h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

17:37-12:10

3 stops50h 03m

$2,027

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Fri 4/9

13:05-05:00

2 stops32h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 11/9

08:15-12:10

2 stops35h 25m

$2,218

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 16/8

01:35-17:05

3 stops32h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 23/8

14:25-14:50

3 stops31h 55m

$4,428

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Wed 2/9

17:35-17:22

3 stops40h 17m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

17:00-12:00

3 stops74h 30m

$4,497

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 20/9

12:30-14:00

2 stops66h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

15:10-11:15

2 stops50h 35m

$7,182

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Wed 16/9

12:30-13:35

2 stops41h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

18:59-11:15

3 stops71h 46m

$7,690

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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 24 July 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
1,067 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
1,067 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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

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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 $1,728, Virgin Australia can have you in California from Darwin in 27h 41m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12667 km.

  • 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?

    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$1,579Average$2,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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