Flights from South Africa to Los Angeles (LAX)

Yes, you will be served in-flight dining on these long-haul routes, with multi-course meals and snacks tailored to each cabin. You can request special meals in advance to suit your dietary needs. On selected routes and cabins, Book the Cook lets you pre-select main courses before departure. A full beverage service, including wines, spirits, soft drinks, and our signature Singapore Sling cocktail, is available on board.

Flights between South Africa and the United States generally use the piece concept for checked baggage. Allowances vary by cabin: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class typically include at least one piece of checked baggage, while Business Class includes a higher allowance. All customers may bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits, with higher limits for premium cabins. Exact entitlements depend on your fare type and KrisFlyer status, so please review your ticket details before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most flights once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, add your membership number to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional usage can be covered with paid plans. The connection supports messaging, email, and basic browsing, but is not designed for video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On routes from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Los Angeles, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class on the Airbus A350-900. Specific cabin configurations may vary by flight, so the options available for your dates will be shown during booking.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch with up to a 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class provides about a 38-inch seat pitch and up to a 20-inch seat width. Business Class offers a fully flat bed with direct aisle access for every seat. Exact layouts can differ slightly between aircraft, but these are the standard measurements across our long-haul Airbus A350-900 fleet.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from South Africa to Los Angeles. Eligibility is based on your class of travel or KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, determined by the flight departing the layover airport. Other options such as purchasing a day pass are also available.

Lounge Access Eligibility
Cabin Class: Complimentary for Suites, First, and Business Class passengers. Premium Economy and Economy travellers do not have access unless they hold eligible status.

Frequent Flyer Status: PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) members have access regardless of cabin class.

The Next Segment Rule: Eligibility is based on the flight immediately departing that airport.

Most journeys from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Los Angeles transit through Singapore Changi Airport. For longer layovers, you can explore the terminals gardens, themed zones, and relaxation areas, or join an organised transit tour of the city when available and time permits. Shorter connections are well spent enjoying dining options, duty-free shopping, or a quick shower and rest at airport facilities. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait, it is an integral part of your journey.

Cape Town and Johannesburg share the same time zone, South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) with no daylight saving. Los Angeles follows Pacific Time, which is UTC-8 in winter and UTC-7 during daylight saving (roughly March to early November). This means Los Angeles is generally 9 or 10 hours behind South African cities, depending on the time of year.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Los Angeles when flying via the layover airport on a single booking with Singapore Airlines, provided both flight segments are under the same booking reference (PNR), the connection is under 24 hours, and, for partner-operated onward flights, a through-check agreement is in place.

You may be able to plan a stopover at the layover city on your journey to Los Angeles, subject to your ticket conditions and availability. When booking, you can search for multi-city options or speak with our customer service team or your travel agent, who can advise whether a stopover can be added to your itinerary.