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Cheap flights from Darwin to California from $1,019

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
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
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 14 February 2026.

Fri 2/1012:45
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop33h 55m
Virgin Australia
Mon 2/1122:40
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop42h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$1,649
Thu 1/1001:35
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop20h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 2/1122:50
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop31h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/2$1,691
Thu 1/1001:35
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops26h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1118:51
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops25h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,767
Mon 25/517:40
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops28h 50m
Japan Airlines
Thu 28/500:45
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops35h 15m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 10/2$2,135
Thu 26/316:25
DRW
-
RNO
2 stops42h 11m
United Airlines
Mon 30/311:09
RNO
-
DRW
2 stops33h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2$2,139
Mon 30/300:40
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 7/423:20
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop32h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/2$2,149
Thu 2/407:30
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/423:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$2,262
Sun 24/501:55
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop35h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 29/523:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop32h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/2$2,357
Mon 30/300:35
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops30h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/418:45
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2$2,638
Wed 18/217:30
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops33h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 22/211:25
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops55h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 13/2$2,690
Thu 26/315:50
DRW
-
RNO
2 stops58h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/318:56
RNO
-
DRW
3 stops51h 29m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/2$3,093
Wed 18/212:00
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops44h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/220:30
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/2$3,282

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 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,135

One-way from

$1,019

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,516
Japan Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • 25/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 05m total
  • Darwin to California
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 50m total
  • Darwin to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($424 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($146 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 14 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Darwin to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Darwin

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinReno

DRW - RNO

DRWRNO

Darwin

Thu 26/3

16:25-18:06

2 stops42h 11m

Reno

Mon 30/3

11:09-13:15

2 stops33h 36m

$2,139

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Mon 30/3

00:40-08:10

1 stop24h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

22:45-23:55

2 stops56h 40m

$2,156

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Thu 2/4

07:30-20:10

2 stops29h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/4

23:30-00:30

1 stop32h 30m

$2,262

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Mon 25/5

17:40-06:00

2 stops28h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

00:45-04:30

2 stops35h 15m

$2,280

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Sun 24/5

01:55-21:20

1 stop35h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

23:30-00:55

1 stop32h 55m

$2,357

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Thu 2/4

00:40-06:40

1 stop22h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/4

22:35-23:55

1 stop32h 50m

$2,464

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Fri 3/4

16:35-21:10

2 stops45h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/4

23:30-00:30

1 stop32h 30m

$2,464

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Mon 30/3

00:35-14:34

2 stops30h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

18:45-00:30

2 stops37h 15m

$2,638

DarwinReno

DRW - RNO

DRWRNO

Darwin

Thu 26/3

15:50-10:00

2 stops58h 40m

Reno

Mon 30/3

18:56-14:55

3 stops51h 29m

$3,093

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Mon 30/3

01:10-14:52

3 stops30h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

16:10-00:10

3 stops39h 30m

$3,570

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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 14 February 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
1,453 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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 $2,280, United Airlines can have you in California from Darwin in 28h 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 - Los Angeles, Darwin - Reno and Darwin - San Francisco.

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,319Average$1,983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,444Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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