Flying from Singapore to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are the main airports in Singapore.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the chief entry points.
Book a direct Singapore to Los Angeles flight and you'll be flying for an average of 15 hours 40 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Los Angeles 16 hours behind Singapore.
The most popular route for flights from Singapore to Los Angeles is from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Take your pick of ten services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SIN to LAX is the 18:40 Singapore Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 20:45 with Singapore Airlines.
To ensure you get on your Singapore to Los Angeles flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Los Angeles
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Singapore to Los Angeles flights.
June is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Singapore to Los Angeles. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
You can book a direct flight from Singapore to Los Angeles departing from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Start your journey at SIN and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Keep an eye out for promotions with Singapore Airlines. This airline offers direct Singapore to Los Angeles plane tickets from SIN.
We make it a cinch to find a Singapore to Los Angeles flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Singapore Changi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
SIN is around 18 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Singapore Changi Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Singapore to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
74% of flights that depart Singapore Changi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
You can reach XSP from the centre of Singapore in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles? Kick back in a hotel near Seletar Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Seletar Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights out of here land precisely when expected.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is approximately 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
If you have a late flight from Singapore to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of Los Angeles and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your Singapore to Los Angeles flight.
LAX is situated at One World Way.
Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 27 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Once you've disembarked your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from VNY a few weeks in advance so you can simply get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles. July is the most popular month for a trip to Los Angeles. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Singapore to Los Angeles ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Singapore to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
Hollywood Sign and Universal Studios Hollywood are just two of the major attractions to add to your Los Angeles to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres to the southeast, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
