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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Darwin from $1,277

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DRW
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Fri 27/220:30
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sun 15/312:00
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop21h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,826
Fri 27/220:30
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/312:00
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,895
Fri 27/220:30
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Fri 13/300:45
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops56h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,918
Mon 2/309:40
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/315:50
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,923
Fri 27/220:30
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sun 15/300:45
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops56h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,961
Mon 2/319:50
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops46h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/312:50
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops39h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/2$2,048
Tue 9/622:05
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops45h 20m
Air New Zealand
Tue 23/601:10
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops28h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/2$2,104
Mon 2/320:47
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops34h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/315:50
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$2,129

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Darwin (DRW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,826

One-way from

$1,277
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/2-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Darwin
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  • 25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Darwin
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2 February 2026.
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San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

20:30-11:00

1 stop21h 00m

Darwin

Sun 15/3

12:00-16:55

1 stop21h 25m

$1,826

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

20:30-15:15

2 stops25h 15m

Darwin

Sun 15/3

12:00-16:55

1 stop21h 25m

$1,895

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

20:30-11:00

1 stop21h 00m

Darwin

Fri 13/3

00:45-16:55

2 stops56h 40m

$1,918

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

09:40-01:00

1 stop45h 50m

Darwin

Mon 9/3

15:50-08:50

1 stop33h 30m

$1,923

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

20:30-11:00

1 stop21h 00m

Darwin

Sun 15/3

00:45-16:55

2 stops56h 40m

$1,961

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

16:25-11:55

3 stops51h 00m

Darwin

Tue 23/6

01:10-12:55

2 stops28h 15m

$2,218

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Fri 13/2

16:59-12:00

2 stops25h 31m

Darwin

Fri 6/3

12:00-15:55

1 stop21h 25m

$2,241

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

11:30-12:00

2 stops31h 00m

Darwin

Sun 15/3

12:00-16:55

1 stop21h 25m

$2,334

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

09:24-15:40

2 stops36h 46m

Darwin

Sat 14/3

16:25-08:25

1 stop32h 30m

$2,355

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

19:45-15:40

2 stops26h 25m

Darwin

Mon 16/3

14:20-06:50

1 stop33h 00m

$2,358

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Darwin

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Darwin?

Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Darwin chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Darwin on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Darwin?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to Darwin, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,316.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Darwin?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Darwin, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Darwin?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Darwin, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 43m.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Darwin?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Darwin in about 32h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 27h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12305 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Darwin?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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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