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This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DRW
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,522

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,203
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 29/4-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 40m 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 21 February 2025.

Tue 29/422:10LAX - DRW
2 stops34h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 13/506:00DRW - LAX
2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$1,522
Tue 29/421:35LAX - DRW
1 stop34h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 11/502:15DRW - LAX
1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,778
Tue 29/421:35LAX - DRW
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 13/512:50DRW - LAX
1 stop22h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,856
Tue 11/315:15LAX - DRW
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/300:25DRW - LAX
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,888
Mon 7/411:30SFO - DRW
1 stop44h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 14/415:45DRW - SFO
1 stop34h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,035
Fri 4/422:55LAX - DRW
2 stops56h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/400:35DRW - LAX
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,162
Tue 29/414:20LAX - DRW
2 stops31h 55mSingapore Airlines
Tue 13/515:45DRW - LAX
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,261
Sun 13/406:31SFO - DRW
2 stops37h 04mQantas Airways
Sun 20/412:55DRW - SFO
2 stops44h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$2,276
Mon 7/422:05SFO - DRW
2 stops34h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 13/402:20DRW - SFO
3 stops31h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$2,322
Sun 23/323:35LAX - DRW
2 stops55h 35mFiji Airways
Wed 2/412:35DRW - LAX
2 stops40h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$2,342
Sun 6/400:20SFO - DRW
2 stops55h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/401:30DRW - SFO
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,382
Wed 5/307:05SJC - DRW
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/312:00DRW - SJC
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,548

Find flights from California to Darwin within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from California 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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Darwin

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

22:10-01:30

2 stops34h 50m

Darwin

Tue 13/5

06:00-13:20

2 stops23h 50m

$1,522

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

21:35-00:25

1 stop34h 20m

Darwin

Sun 11/5

02:15-07:00

1 stop21h 15m

$1,778

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

21:35-12:00

1 stop21h 55m

Darwin

Tue 13/5

12:50-18:25

1 stop22h 05m

$1,856

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

15:15-11:15

2 stops27h 30m

Darwin

Mon 17/3

00:25-07:05

2 stops23h 10m

$1,888

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Mon 7/4

11:30-00:55

1 stop44h 55m

Darwin

Mon 14/4

15:45-09:40

1 stop34h 25m

$2,035

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Fri 4/4

22:55-23:50

2 stops56h 25m

Darwin

Thu 10/4

00:35-06:40

1 stop22h 35m

$2,162

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

14:20-14:45

2 stops31h 55m

Darwin

Tue 13/5

15:45-21:40

1 stop22h 25m

$2,261

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Sun 13/4

06:31-12:05

2 stops37h 04m

Darwin

Sun 20/4

12:55-17:08

2 stops44h 43m

$2,276

San FranciscoDarwin

SFO - DRW

SFODRW

San Francisco

Mon 7/4

22:05-00:45

2 stops34h 10m

Darwin

Sun 13/4

02:20-17:49

3 stops31h 59m

$2,322

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Sun 23/3

23:35-23:40

2 stops55h 35m

Darwin

Wed 2/4

12:35-12:55

2 stops40h 50m

$2,342

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Travel insights for flights from California to Darwin

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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.

Rainfall in Darwin by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Darwin by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Darwin, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Darwin or Reno - 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?

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  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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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