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Cheap flights from California to Darwin from $1,187

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 26/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DRW
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from California to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 December 2025.

Tue 23/1220:15SFO - DRW
1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 7/112:50DRW - SFO
2 stops47h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12$3,468
Tue 23/1222:35SFO - DRW
2 stops55h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/100:40DRW - SFO
2 stops49h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$3,531
Thu 11/1215:29RNO - DRW
3 stops62h 51mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/1200:45DRW - RNO
3 stops31h 06mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/12$3,680
Tue 23/1220:15SFO - DRW
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/116:50DRW - SFO
2 stops55h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$3,832
Thu 11/1214:20RNO - DRW
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1215:55DRW - RNO
2 stops39h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$3,978
Tue 23/1220:15SFO - DRW
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/100:10DRW - SFO
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$4,184
Fri 19/1220:15SFO - DRW
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/116:50DRW - SFO
2 stops55h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$4,452
Fri 19/1220:15SFO - DRW
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/112:20DRW - SFO
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$4,485
Tue 23/1220:15SFO - DRW
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/116:35DRW - SFO
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$4,718
Tue 23/1219:50SFO - DRW
2 stops46h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/112:50DRW - SFO
2 stops39h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/12$4,750
Fri 19/1220:15SFO - DRW
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/100:10DRW - SFO
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$4,804
Tue 23/1220:15SFO - DRW
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/116:35DRW - SFO
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$4,831

Find flight deals from California to Darwin

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Darwin flight deals. Data was last updated 11 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,647

One-way from

$1,187

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,015
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 5/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • California to Darwin
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 26/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 40m total
  • California to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($584 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($181 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Darwin 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 11 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Darwin that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

10:00-12:35

2 stops58h 05m

Darwin

Thu 18/6

13:35-23:55

2 stops26h 50m

$2,185

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Fri 5/6

19:55-00:45

2 stops36h 20m

Darwin

Thu 18/6

13:35-05:10

2 stops32h 05m

$2,185

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

19:55-12:35

2 stops48h 10m

Darwin

Tue 16/6

13:35-05:10

2 stops32h 05m

$2,185

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

22:10-12:00

1 stop21h 20m

Darwin

Tue 16/6

06:15-14:30

2 stops24h 45m

$2,274

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

23:30-00:45

1 stop32h 45m

Darwin

Tue 16/6

06:15-14:30

2 stops24h 45m

$2,283

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Sun 7/6

21:50-00:50

1 stop34h 30m

Darwin

Sun 21/6

15:05-14:30

2 stops39h 55m

$2,411

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Sun 7/6

21:50-00:50

1 stop34h 30m

Darwin

Fri 19/6

15:05-14:30

2 stops39h 55m

$2,411

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

22:10-12:00

1 stop21h 20m

Darwin

Fri 19/6

15:05-14:30

2 stops39h 55m

$2,420

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

22:10-12:00

1 stop21h 20m

Darwin

Sun 21/6

15:05-14:30

2 stops39h 55m

$2,420

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

22:10-12:00

1 stop21h 20m

Darwin

Sun 21/6

15:05-14:30

2 stops39h 55m

$2,420

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin from California?

    If you book a flight to Darwin from California, you will be flying to Darwin, which is the city’s only airport. Darwin (DRW) is located 6.4 km from the centre of Darwin.

  • How long is the flight from California to Darwin?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly from California to Darwin in about 23h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 30m. The distance between California and Darwin is about 12305 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Darwin?

    While some choose either San Jose - Darwin or Los Angeles - Darwin, San Francisco - Darwin is the most popular route from California to Darwin.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Darwin?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Darwin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Darwin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Darwin 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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