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

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

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 17% of one-stop connections

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 56% on the San Francisco to Darwin route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,786 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $3,994, a difference of $2,208. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Darwin are Crocosaurus Cove and SKYCITY Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Darwin on KAYAK.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Darwin takes 0h 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about $2,218 to $2,957. That means the highest observed fare was about 33% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Darwin are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,074, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 09m, compared to 28h 17m via Melbourne (MEL) and 29h 34m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

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

Darwin Airport (DRW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

Return flights from San Francisco to Darwin range from $1,786 to $3,995, with an average of $1,965 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,786 counts as a good deal.