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Cheap flights from California to Darwin from $1,043

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DRW
19 May — 26 May1
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 19 April 2026.

Wed 3/621:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Wed 10/612:45
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/4$1,647
Sun 17/521:50
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop34h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sun 31/501:50
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop21h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,667
Sun 17/510:00
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop21h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 31/501:35
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops31h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,778
Sun 17/517:45
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/501:35
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,793
Mon 1/618:01
SFO
-
DRW
2 stops38h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/601:50
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops29h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,835
Fri 10/722:30
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/719:20
DRW
-
SFO
2 stops42h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,844
Fri 10/722:30
SFO
-
DRW
1 stop21h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sun 19/713:05
DRW
-
SFO
1 stop21h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,854
Sun 26/410:00
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop21h 40m
Qantas Airways
Thu 30/413:05
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop41h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,932
Thu 7/521:50
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop26h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 11/513:05
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop41h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,987
Fri 12/621:30
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sun 14/601:35
DRW
-
LAX
1 stop20h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,031
Tue 13/1020:10
LAX
-
DRW
2 stops35h 30m
Air New Zealand
Tue 27/1000:45
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops28h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$2,034
Mon 27/423:05
LAX
-
DRW
1 stop33h 00m
Qantas Airways
Fri 1/513:30
DRW
-
LAX
2 stops57h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$2,066

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 19 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,647

One-way from

$1,043
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 3/6-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • California to Darwin
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9/8
  • 9/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • California to Darwin
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 3/6

21:30-11:55

1 stop21h 55m

Darwin

Wed 10/6

12:45-17:05

1 stop20h 50m

$1,647

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Fri 10/7

22:30-12:10

1 stop21h 10m

Darwin

Sun 19/7

19:20-20:57

2 stops42h 07m

$1,844
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Fri 10/7

22:30-12:10

1 stop21h 10m

Darwin

Sun 19/7

13:05-17:45

1 stop21h 10m

$1,854

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

21:50-17:15

1 stop26h 55m

Darwin

Mon 11/5

13:05-14:30

1 stop41h 55m

$1,987

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/6

21:30-11:55

1 stop21h 55m

Darwin

Sun 7/6

01:50-07:05

1 stop21h 45m

$2,097

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

20:13-00:50

3 stops36h 07m

Darwin

Sun 7/6

01:50-10:55

2 stops25h 35m

$2,164

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 19/7

23:10-00:30

1 stop32h 50m

Darwin

Thu 6/8

12:45-16:30

1 stop20h 15m

$2,176

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 19/7

23:10-00:30

1 stop32h 50m

Darwin

Wed 5/8

01:10-16:30

1 stop31h 50m

$2,271

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

23:20-23:55

1 stop32h 05m

Darwin

Sun 7/6

00:40-08:05

1 stop23h 55m

$2,296

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 12/6

22:35-23:55

1 stop32h 50m

Darwin

Mon 15/6

18:00-06:10

2 stops28h 40m

$2,472

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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 and United Airlines 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 10h 10m. 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 Reno - Darwin or San Francisco - Darwin, Los Angeles 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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