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Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Darwin.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Darwin 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 San Francisco to Darwin range from $1,843 to $4,122, with an average of $2,028 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,843 counts as a good deal.

Darwin Airport (DRW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $96 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

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:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 56% on flights from San Francisco to Darwin. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,843 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $4,121, a difference of $2,279.

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 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 36m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Darwin is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Australia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.