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Cheap flights from California to Darwin from $797

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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DRW
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Darwin

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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 7 August 2026.

Wed 9/923:30 -
1 stop32h 30m
Sun 27/901:50 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 7/8$1,618
Wed 9/921:30 -
1 stop21h 55m
Wed 16/912:45 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 2/8$1,630
Wed 9/921:30 -
1 stop21h 55m
Sun 27/901:50 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 5/8$1,655
Sat 19/921:30 -
1 stop34h 10m
Sat 26/912:45 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 5/8$1,834
Wed 9/916:10 -
2 stops29h 05m
Mon 28/912:45 -
2 stops43h 14m
Deal found 5/8$1,910
Wed 9/921:30 -
1 stop21h 55m
Tue 15/901:15 -
3 stops28h 20m
Deal found 2/8$1,942
Thu 17/911:45 -
1 stop68h 40m
Wed 23/901:55 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 3/8$2,183
Wed 21/1007:35 -
2 stops35h 05m
Sun 25/1012:00 -
2 stops24h 55m
Deal found 6/8$2,216
Tue 15/901:10 -
2 stops34h 50m
Wed 23/917:40 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 2/8$2,277
Thu 17/911:45 -
1 stop68h 40m
Tue 22/915:45 -
1 stop34h 35m
Deal found 3/8$2,299
Thu 17/906:00 -
2 stops26h 25m
Wed 23/901:55 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 3/8$2,321
Wed 16/913:56 -
3 stops41h 44m
Tue 22/901:35 -
2 stops27h 50m
Deal found 2/8$2,326

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 7 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,618

One-way from

$797
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 9/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 15m total
  • California to Darwin
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27/10
  • 27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • California to Darwin
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Price

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Los AngelesDarwin

LAX Los Angeles - DRW Darwin

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

21:30-11:55

1 stop21h 55m

Darwin

Sun 27/9

01:50-07:05

1 stop21h 45m

$1,655

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX Los Angeles - DRW Darwin

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

21:30-00:10

1 stop34h 10m

Darwin

Sat 26/9

12:45-17:05

1 stop20h 50m

$1,834

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX Los Angeles - DRW Darwin

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

16:10-13:45

2 stops29h 05m

Darwin

Mon 28/9

12:45-15:29

2 stops43h 14m

$1,910

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX Los Angeles - DRW Darwin

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

21:30-11:55

1 stop21h 55m

Darwin

Tue 15/9

01:15-13:05

3 stops28h 20m

$1,942

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX Los Angeles - DRW Darwin

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

22:10-00:50

2 stops34h 10m

Darwin

Mon 28/9

13:05-12:20

2 stops39h 45m

$1,984

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX Los Angeles - DRW Darwin

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Wed 3/2

22:50-12:30

1 stop44h 10m

Darwin

Sun 7/2

13:20-18:05

1 stop22h 15m

$2,084

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO San Francisco - DRW Darwin

SFODRW

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

07:35-11:10

2 stops35h 05m

Darwin

Sun 25/10

12:00-20:25

2 stops24h 55m

$2,216

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO San Francisco - DRW Darwin

SFODRW

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

01:10-04:30

2 stops34h 50m

Darwin

Wed 23/9

17:40-10:30

2 stops33h 20m

$2,277

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO San Francisco - DRW Darwin

SFODRW

San Francisco

Thu 17/9

06:00-00:55

2 stops26h 25m

Darwin

Wed 23/9

01:55-09:50

1 stop24h 25m

$2,321

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO San Francisco - DRW Darwin

SFODRW

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

13:56-00:10

3 stops41h 44m

Darwin

Tue 22/9

01:35-12:55

2 stops27h 50m

$2,326

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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 Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and Air New Zealand fly from California to Darwin in about 21h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 49m. The distance between California and Darwin is about 12667 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Darwin or Oakland - Darwin, Los Angeles - 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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