$914 Find Cheap Flights from Darwin to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Darwin

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$1,973
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$2,295

Cheap Flight Deals from Darwin to California (DRW-USCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Darwin to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Darwin to California

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Darwin to California.
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01:20 - 12:55DRW-LAX
28h 05m2 stops
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21:50 - 01:30LAX-DRW
35h 10m1 stop
$1,973
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Thu, 5 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
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15:45 - 21:50DRW-LAX
22h 35m1 stop
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23:40 - 00:55LAX-DRW
32h 45m1 stop
$1,981Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 31 Jul - Mon, 1 Sep
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00:35 - 12:25DRW-LAX
28h 20m2 stops
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22:40 - 23:50LAX-DRW
32h 40m1 stop
$2,014Virgin Australia
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Wed, 30 Jul - Mon, 1 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
00:35 - 14:58DRW-LAX
30h 53m2 stops
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22:40 - 00:45LAX-DRW
33h 35m2 stops
$2,042Virgin Australia
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Wed, 30 Jul - Mon, 1 Sep
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01:35 - 05:55DRW-LAX
20h 50m1 stop
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21:50 - 01:30LAX-DRW
35h 10m1 stop
$2,295Qantas Airways
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sun, 28 Sep
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13:35 - 14:25DRW-LAX
41h 20m1 stop
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21:50 - 01:30LAX-DRW
35h 10m1 stop
$2,298Qantas Airways
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Sun, 24 Aug - Sun, 28 Sep
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00:35 - 08:10DRW-SFO
24h 05m1 stop
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23:20 - 20:35SFO-DRW
28h 45m1 stop
$2,800United Airlines
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Wed, 4 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
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00:35 - 08:10DRW-SFO
24h 05m1 stop
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23:20 - 13:50SFO-DRW
46h 00m2 stops
$2,836United Airlines
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Wed, 4 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
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01:35 - 17:40DRW-SFO
32h 35m3 stops
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19:42 - 00:45SFO-DRW
36h 33m3 stops
$3,109Fiji Airways
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sun, 28 Sep
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01:35 - 17:40DRW-SFO
32h 35m3 stops
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19:42 - 00:45SFO-DRW
36h 33m3 stops
$3,184Fiji Airways
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sun, 28 Sep

KAYAK's insights & trends for Darwin to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Darwin to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Darwin to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally at night, when retur flights cost $1,168 on average. Morning departures are around 7% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,326.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Darwin to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to California is February, when tickets cost $1,637 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,364 and $2,350 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$914
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking California flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Darwin to California?

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  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Darwin to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Darwin to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Darwin to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Darwin to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Darwin to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Darwin to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Darwin to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Darwin to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Darwin to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1290 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.7Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

2.0 MediocreKylie, Apr 2025CNS - SIN
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Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

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