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Cheap flights from California to Darwin from $1,217

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DRW
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from California to Darwin

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Darwin flight deals. Data was last updated 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,073

One-way from

$1,217
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/10-25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • California to Darwin
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10/10
  • 10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • 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 18 September 2025.

Fri 17/1021:35LAX - DRW
1 stop22h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 25/1012:55DRW - LAX
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,073
Sat 6/1219:05LAX - DRW
2 stops46h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/1212:00DRW - LAX
2 stops40h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/9$2,211
Sun 12/1012:50LAX - DRW
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1000:20DRW - LAX
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$2,251
Fri 17/1021:10LAX - DRW
2 stops34h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 24/1000:35DRW - LAX
2 stops27h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/9$2,335
Sat 6/1223:45LAX - DRW
2 stops30h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1212:00DRW - LAX
1 stop42h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/9$2,431
Sat 6/1222:35LAX - DRW
1 stop31h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1200:40DRW - LAX
1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,556
Thu 6/1115:30RNO - DRW
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/1100:40DRW - RNO
2 stops29h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/9$3,133
Thu 6/1106:00RNO - DRW
2 stops36h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1112:50DRW - RNO
2 stops42h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/9$4,491
Sat 27/915:00SJC - DRW
2 stops41h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 1/1013:35DRW - SJC
2 stops45h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$5,089
Thu 6/1121:10SFO - DRW
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1200:10DRW - SFO
2 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$9,475
Thu 6/1115:30SFO - DRW
2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 1/1201:10DRW - SFO
1 stop32h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/9$12,230
Thu 6/1123:10SFO - DRW
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1200:40DRW - SFO
1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$12,306

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Fri 17/10

21:35-12:05

1 stop22h 00m

Darwin

Sat 25/10

12:55-16:40

1 stop20h 15m

$2,073

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Sat 6/12

19:05-11:00

2 stops46h 25m

Darwin

Thu 25/12

12:00-11:15

2 stops40h 45m

$2,211

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Sun 12/10

12:50-16:15

2 stops34h 55m

Darwin

Fri 17/10

00:20-14:25

1 stop30h 35m

$2,251

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Fri 17/10

21:10-23:45

2 stops34h 05m

Darwin

Fri 24/10

00:35-11:45

2 stops27h 40m

$2,335

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Sat 6/12

23:45-00:10

2 stops30h 55m

Darwin

Thu 25/12

12:00-12:30

1 stop42h 00m

$2,431

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Sat 6/12

22:35-23:50

1 stop31h 45m

Darwin

Wed 24/12

00:40-06:50

1 stop23h 40m

$2,556

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

21:10-11:15

2 stops44h 35m

Darwin

Thu 22/1

16:50-17:00

2 stops65h 40m

$2,634

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Fri 17/10

20:40-00:55

1 stop35h 45m

Darwin

Fri 24/10

01:55-21:50

1 stop36h 25m

$2,638

RenoDarwin

RNO - DRW

RNODRW

Reno

Thu 6/11

15:30-13:35

2 stops28h 35m

Darwin

Sun 9/11

00:40-17:34

2 stops34h 24m

$3,133

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

16:20-12:00

3 stops50h 10m

Darwin

Wed 21/1

01:40-11:05

2 stops26h 55m

$3,196

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 American Airlines, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines fly from California to Darwin in about 22h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24h 25m. 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 San Jose - 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Darwin?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Darwin (average of $312). Flying from California to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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