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Cheap flights from Darwin to California from $997

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — LAX
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Darwin to California flight deals. Data was last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,817

One-way from

$997

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,643
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/7-1/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 45m total
  • Darwin to California
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Darwin to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($503 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($160 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Darwin to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Wed 30/700:35DRW - LAX
2 stops40h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/922:40LAX - DRW
1 stop32h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,817
Sat 23/801:35DRW - LAX
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/923:55LAX - DRW
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,847
Fri 31/1001:55DRW - LAX
1 stop35h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 4/119:50LAX - DRW
1 stop25h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,872
Wed 9/401:55DRW - SFO
1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 29/411:30SFO - DRW
1 stop34h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,066
Sun 24/814:40DRW - SFO
2 stops34h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 28/923:35SFO - DRW
2 stops45h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/2$2,117
Sat 23/802:20DRW - SFO
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/923:35SFO - DRW
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,154
Sun 24/806:00DRW - LAX
1 stop41h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 28/921:50LAX - DRW
1 stop35h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$2,358
Sat 23/801:35DRW - SFO
2 stops27h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 28/921:05SFO - DRW
2 stops35h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$2,392
Sun 24/814:40DRW - LAX
2 stops32h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 28/906:00LAX - DRW
2 stops49h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$2,441
Sat 23/801:35DRW - SFO
1 stop32h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 28/919:42SFO - DRW
2 stops36h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$2,504
Sat 23/801:35DRW - SFO
3 stops32h 35mFiji Airways
Sun 28/919:42SFO - DRW
3 stops36h 33mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$2,747
Sat 23/801:35DRW - LAX
3 stops34h 37mFiji Airways
Sun 28/923:55LAX - DRW
2 stops32h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$3,390

Find flights from Darwin to California within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to California 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 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Darwin

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Wed 30/7

00:35-00:10

2 stops40h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/9

22:40-23:50

1 stop32h 40m

$1,817

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Thu 31/7

15:45-21:40

1 stop46h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/9

23:40-00:55

1 stop32h 45m

$2,040

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Wed 9/4

01:55-09:40

1 stop24h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

11:30-14:45

1 stop34h 45m

$2,066

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Thu 10/4

15:45-07:30

2 stops32h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

06:00-00:55

2 stops26h 25m

$2,455

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Wed 9/4

00:35-06:45

2 stops22h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

23:20-00:45

2 stops32h 55m

$2,468

DarwinLos Angeles

DRW - LAX

DRWLAX

Darwin

Thu 31/7

12:55-11:20

2 stops38h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/8

00:25-13:50

2 stops44h 55m

$3,051

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Wed 14/5

01:35-13:25

2 stops28h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

22:45-00:45

2 stops33h 30m

$9,410

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Sun 11/5

00:35-08:05

1 stop24h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

22:35-23:50

2 stops56h 45m

$13,275

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Sat 8/3

13:20-06:25

3 stops58h 35m

$997

DarwinSan Francisco

DRW - SFO

DRWSFO

Darwin

Sat 8/3

15:55-07:50

1 stop33h 25m

$1,747

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Darwin to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Darwin to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to California (average of $793). Flying from Darwin to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DRW to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

When flying from Darwin to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways and Virgin Australia from Darwin to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
185 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Darwin to California. 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 from for flights from Darwin to California?

    For a flight from Darwin to California, you will be flying from Darwin. Darwin (DRW) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Darwin to California are Darwin - Los Angeles, Darwin - San Francisco and Darwin - Oakland.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to California 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 Darwin to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to California (average of $793). Flying from Darwin to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Darwin to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,512Average$1,855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,523Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,539Average$1,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,650Average$1,985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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