Flying from Singapore to Los Angeles: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Singapore. Explore your options leaving from Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP) when organising your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's primary hubs.
The average duration of a direct flight from Singapore to Los Angeles is 15 hours 29 minutes. Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles 15 hours behind Singapore.
With 14 weekly flights between the two airports, Changi International Airport (SIN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Singapore to Los Angeles with Singapore Airlines at 18:40. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from SIN to LAX is with Singapore Airlines at 20:45.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from Singapore, you'll need an ETA to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Singapore to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
You can book a direct flight from Singapore to Los Angeles taking off from Changi International Airport (SIN). Start your trip at SIN and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
You'll find a direct flight from Singapore to Los Angeles with Singapore Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from SIN.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Singapore to Los Angeles. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Changi International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The journey from central Singapore to SIN takes approximately 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Changi International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Singapore to Los Angeles or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Seletar Airport (XSP)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Changi International Airport and Los Angeles:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
You can reach XSP from the centre of Singapore in approximately 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles? Check in to a hotel near Seletar Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 32 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 54 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Singapore to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Once your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 41 minutes.
You'll find some cosy stays where you can make a pit stop near VNY. Kick back after your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Los Angeles
Right now, 325 € is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Los Angeles. The cheapest price for a return flight is 577 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from Singapore to Los Angeles, book your journey 10 months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Singapore to Los Angeles. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the busiest month for flights from Singapore to Los Angeles. To avoid the crowds, head to Los Angeles in May.
When booking your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Singapore to Los Angeles in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Singapore to Los Angeles:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
Complete your Los Angeles trip with a car rental
Discover our lineup of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Singapore to Los Angeles. Whether you want an SUV, a compact ride or anything in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.
