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Cheap flights from Darwin to California from $1,040

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
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to California

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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 7 June 2026.

Sun 19/712:45
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 26/723:00
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop33h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,676
Thu 29/1006:15
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop29h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 2/1122:35
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop32h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/6$1,778
Wed 28/1001:10
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop22h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 2/1108:35
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops33h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,791
Wed 28/1000:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops31h 25m
Virgin Australia
Mon 2/1118:51
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops35h 29m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/6$1,799
Sat 18/701:35
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops33h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/723:00
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$1,894
Thu 5/1115:50
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/1109:40
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,167
Fri 24/713:05
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops23h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/708:30
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$2,177
Wed 4/1101:10
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops37h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 9/1116:00
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops50h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,181
Wed 4/1100:40
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1107:15
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops47h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,191
Thu 12/1115:50
DRW
-
RNO
2 stops60h 03m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 16/1110:25
RNO
-
DRW
2 stops45h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,659
Sun 19/714:35
DRW
-
LAX
3 stops36h 29m
Virgin Australia
Sun 26/722:45
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops32h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/6$3,164

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 7 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,676

One-way from

$1,040

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,016
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 19/7-26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 55m 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. 13% potential increase in price ($397 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($151 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

23:00-00:35

1 stop33h 05m

$1,676

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Thu 29/10

06:15-19:40

1 stop29h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

22:35-00:10

1 stop32h 05m

$1,778

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Wed 28/10

00:40-15:35

2 stops31h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

18:51-23:50

2 stops35h 29m

$1,799

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sat 18/7

01:35-18:44

2 stops33h 39m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/7

23:00-18:00

2 stops26h 30m

$1,894

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

$2,167

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Wed 4/11

01:10-21:28

2 stops37h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

16:00-12:00

2 stops50h 30m

$2,181

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Wed 4/11

00:40-08:25

1 stop25h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

07:15-23:50

2 stops47h 05m

$2,191

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

$2,659
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 19/7

01:35-06:00

1 stop20h 55m

$1,040

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 19/7

00:40-13:55

2 stops29h 45m

$1,056

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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 7 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
1,532 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

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
1,532 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

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
1,044 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

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 $1,676, 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 - 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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  • 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 7 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,409Average$2,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,566Average$2,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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