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Cheap flights from California to Darwin from $836

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DRW
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,557

One-way from

$836

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/8-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • California to Darwin
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5/8
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 40m total
  • California to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($361 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($144 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 July 2025.

Wed 6/821:35LAX - DRW
1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 17/801:15DRW - LAX
1 stop31h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$1,557
Sun 24/801:25LAX - DRW
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/912:20DRW - LAX
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,687
Mon 25/821:10LAX - DRW
2 stops34h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 31/802:20DRW - LAX
2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$1,822
Wed 6/821:35LAX - DRW
1 stop22h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 17/801:15DRW - LAX
1 stop31h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,926
Mon 25/811:45LAX - DRW
2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/800:35DRW - LAX
2 stops35h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/7$2,182
Tue 5/801:25LAX - DRW
2 stops47h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 18/814:40DRW - LAX
2 stops48h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/7$2,584
Sat 23/823:20SFO - DRW
1 stop32h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 30/814:40DRW - SFO
1 stop32h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7$3,021
Fri 22/810:36RNO - DRW
2 stops45h 49mSingapore Airlines
Tue 26/815:45DRW - RNO
2 stops47h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/7$3,026
Sat 23/819:54SFO - DRW
2 stops36h 21mQantas Airways
Tue 26/802:20DRW - SFO
2 stops35h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$3,221
Sat 23/812:10SJC - DRW
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/801:55DRW - SJC
2 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$3,274
Fri 22/816:10RNO - DRW
2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 25/800:35DRW - RNO
2 stops35h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7$3,336
Sat 23/806:15SJC - DRW
3 stops40h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 30/815:45DRW - SJC
3 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/7$3,423

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Wed 6/8

21:35-12:05

1 stop22h 00m

Darwin

Sun 17/8

01:15-16:40

1 stop31h 55m

$1,557

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Sun 24/8

01:25-11:15

2 stops41h 20m

Darwin

Mon 1/9

12:20-11:20

2 stops39h 30m

$1,687

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

21:10-00:25

2 stops34h 45m

Darwin

Sun 31/8

02:20-13:20

2 stops27h 30m

$1,822

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Wed 6/8

21:35-12:05

1 stop22h 00m

Darwin

Sun 17/8

01:15-16:40

1 stop31h 55m

$1,926

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

11:45-13:50

2 stops33h 35m

Darwin

Sun 31/8

00:35-19:13

2 stops35h 08m

$2,182

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

01:25-17:50

2 stops47h 55m

Darwin

Mon 18/8

14:40-22:35

2 stops48h 25m

$2,584

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

23:20-23:50

1 stop32h 00m

Darwin

Sat 30/8

14:40-06:25

1 stop32h 15m

$3,021

RenoDarwin

RNO - DRW

RNODRW

Reno

Fri 22/8

10:36-00:55

2 stops45h 49m

Darwin

Tue 26/8

15:45-22:45

2 stops47h 30m

$3,026

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

19:54-00:45

2 stops36h 21m

Darwin

Tue 26/8

02:20-20:51

2 stops35h 01m

$3,221

San JoseDarwin

SJC - DRW

SJCDRW

San Jose

Sat 23/8

12:10-14:45

2 stops34h 05m

Darwin

Fri 29/8

01:55-14:15

2 stops52h 50m

$3,274

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/7

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Best time to book a flight from California to Darwin

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Darwin

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. 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 Darwin. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Darwin, such as ANA, Emirates, andSingapore Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
900 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
ANA
8.4
Very Good
900 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
900 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
900 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
900 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
900 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
900 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Darwin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Darwin one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $951. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Darwin for a low price.

  • 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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