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Cheap flights from Darwin to California from $960

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
10 Jul — 17 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 10 June 2026.

Sun 19/712:45
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 26/721:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/6$1,692
Sun 14/612:45
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 21/621:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/6$1,694
Wed 30/901:55
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop48h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 5/1011:45
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop44h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,823
Wed 30/901:55
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop48h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1019:49
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops36h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,996
Wed 4/1100:40
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1106:00
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops48h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,053
Thu 5/1115:50
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/1109:40
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/6$2,168
Wed 4/1101:10
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops36h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 9/1117:00
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops49h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$2,171
Sat 7/1112:00
DRW
-
OAK
2 stops25h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1108:10
OAK
-
DRW
2 stops57h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,194
Thu 12/1115:50
DRW
-
RNO
2 stops60h 03m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 16/1110:25
RNO
-
DRW
2 stops45h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/6$2,661
Sun 19/714:35
DRW
-
LAX
3 stops37h 52m
Virgin Australia
Sun 26/717:10
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops38h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 10/6$3,024
Sat 13/601:35
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops43h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/619:34
LAX
-
DRW
3 stops48h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$3,956
Sun 19/706:15
DRW
-
LAX
3 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/717:52
LAX
-
DRW
3 stops28h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$4,393

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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,677

One-way from

$960

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,971
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 19/7-26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • Darwin to California
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 19m total
  • Darwin to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($427 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($172 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 10 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 19/7

12:45-17:05

1 stop20h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/7

21:30-11:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,692

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

$2,053

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Thu 5/11

15:50-07:50

1 stop33h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

09:40-01:00

1 stop45h 50m

$2,168

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Wed 4/11

01:10-20:14

2 stops36h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

06:00-12:00

2 stops36h 30m

$2,182

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

$2,194

DarwinReno

DRW - RNO

DRWRNO

Darwin

Thu 12/11

15:50-10:23

2 stops60h 03m

Reno

Mon 16/11

10:25-01:00

2 stops45h 05m

$2,661

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 19/7

06:15-17:05

3 stops27h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/7

17:52-14:50

3 stops28h 28m

$4,393

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sat 20/6

17:40-11:05

2 stops33h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/7

13:30-04:30

2 stops46h 30m

$8,523

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sat 20/6

15:45-19:55

1 stop44h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/7

00:05-00:55

1 stop32h 20m

$9,679

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sat 20/6

13:05-06:00

1 stop33h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/7

23:00-15:55

2 stops24h 25m

$10,278

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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 10 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
1,539 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
1,539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
1,046 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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

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 $1,677, Qantas Airways can have you in California from Darwin in 20h 50m. 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 - Reno and Darwin - Los Angeles.

  • 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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  • 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 10 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,410Average$2,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,567Average$2,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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