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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Darwin Airport to Los Angeles? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £806. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.£794 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Darwin on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £794, select.
Los Angeles.£806 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Darwin on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £806, select.
Los Angeles.£843 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Darwin on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £843, select.
Los Angeles.£881 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Darwin on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £881, select.
Los Angeles.£988 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Darwin on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £988, select.
Los Angeles.£1,132 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Darwin on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,132, select.
Los Angeles.£1,376 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Darwin on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,376, select.
Los Angeles.£1,567 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Qantas and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Darwin on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,567, select.
Los Angeles.£1,586 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar, returning Thu, 19 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Darwin on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,586, select.
Los Angeles.£1,673 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Darwin on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,673, select.
Los Angeles.£1,851 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Qantas and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Darwin on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,851, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Darwin to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
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Jun
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Jul
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Nov
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Jan
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Alternative Darwin to Los Angeles routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Darwin to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Hawthorne

10 miles from central Los Angeles
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Burbank

12 miles from central Los Angeles
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Los Angeles International

12 miles from central Los Angeles
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Long Beach Municipal

17 miles from central Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Van Nuys

17 miles from central Los Angeles
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Santa Ana John Wayne

34 miles from central Los Angeles
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Ontario International

37 miles from central Los Angeles
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Darwin to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£794
Cheapest month to flyApril

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Finding cheap flights from Darwin to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Los Angeles is £794. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Darwin to Los Angeles. But we found flights with one or more stops from £794.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Darwin to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Los Angeles is usually April.
If you're flying from Darwin Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 12.2 miles away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from £794.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Darwin Airport to Los Angeles on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Darwin Airport and Los Angeles. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Virgin Australia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • Los Angeles is 16 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin, where Darwin International Airport is located. Los Angeles observes the UTC-7 timezone.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your DRW to Los Angeles flight.

  • If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from DRW to Los Angeles with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

    • Brisbane Airport (BNE)

  • The journey from central Darwin to DRW takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 2 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near DRW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Los Angeles or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels put convenience first:

  • When it comes to Darwin International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.13% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Los Angeles

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Los Angeles flight is £503. The cheapest price for a return flight is £794. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from DRW to Los Angeles. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Darwin International Airport to Los Angeles is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the best prices across each month and score an incredible deal.

  • There's no need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from DRW to Los Angeles.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Los Angeles by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 20 miles from central Los Angeles. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport typically takes 55 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from Darwin International Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:

  • Follow your own route with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from DRW to Los Angeles.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 20 miles from the centre of Los Angeles. Following your flight from Darwin International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your DRW to Los Angeles flight:

  • The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from VNY once you know your travel dates.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • Before you book your flights from Darwin International Airport to Los Angeles, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Los Angeles offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.

  • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Darwin International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DRW to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about Los Angeles

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Los Angeles right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Darwin International Airport to Los Angeles:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top attractions which should feature on any good Los Angeles itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 110 miles south-east to San Diego to tick off its must-visit sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • San Jose is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 310 miles north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without experiencing Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

Plan the rest of your trip from Darwin to Los Angeles

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