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A direct flight from Darwin to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 19,803 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Darwin to San Francisco range from $1,775 to $3,631, with an average of $3,201 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,775 counts as a good deal.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about $2,501 to $3,370. That means the highest observed fare was about 34% higher than the lowest one.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Darwin to San Francisco usually depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Darwin to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Darwin to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,668 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $3,477, a difference of $1,809.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 25h 50m, compared to 26h 52m via Brisbane (BNE) and 33h 35m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

San Francisco is 16 hours behind Darwin (Pacific Time vs Central Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Chase Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Several airlines offer flight travel with a stopover from Darwin to San Francisco. You can have single or multiple stopovers from DRW to SFO, as the route has no direct flights. Your airline determines the city for your stopover. Some of the frequent single stopover locations for flights from Darwin to San Francisco include Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), and Singapore (SIN), flown to by Jetstar, Lufthansa, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Australia.

When travelling with a pet, consider Qantas Airways, as the airline allows passengers to travel in cabins with small dogs and cats. The airline has a combined weight limit for the pet and carrier of up to 10 kg. Your pet’s carrier must have 56 x 34 x 23 cm dimensions. Your pet must be above eight weeks old and healthy enough to travel in the Qantas cabin. You will incur an additional cost for your pet to travel in the cabin and must make a reservation with the airline to get a spot.