Flights from China to New York (NYC)

Yes, on flights from Xiamen to New York via Singapore, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with regionally inspired dishes and international favourites, included in your fare. You can request special meals in advance to suit your needs, and on eligible premium cabins you may be able to select from our Book the Cook menu ex-Singapore, with a wider choice of main courses. A range of beverages, including juices, soft drinks, wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling, is served on board.

For journeys between China and the United States, the piece concept usually applies. In Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, you can typically check in two pieces of baggage, each within a set weight limit. Business Class, First Class, and Suites guests usually enjoy a higher checked baggage entitlement. All customers may bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits that vary by cabin class. Exact allowances depend on your fare type and KrisFlyer status, so please refer to your e-ticket or our baggage pages before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional devices can use paid plans. The service is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across routes from China to New York, you will find Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, First Class, and Suites on selected sectors. Some flights between Chinese cities and Singapore offer Economy Class and Business Class only, while selected Beijing and Shanghai services feature First Class on the Boeing 777-300ER. The long-haul sector between Singapore and New York on the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class and Premium Economy Class.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches, with seat widths up to 19 inches, depending on the aircraft. Premium Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 38 inches, with seat widths up to 20 inches. In Business Class, seats convert into fully flat beds, with direct aisle access on long-haul aircraft. First Class and Suites provide fully flat beds and even more personal space on selected flights from Beijing and Shanghai to Singapore. Cabin configurations may vary by aircraft and route.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at Singapore Changi Airport on connections from China to New York. 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 flights from China to New York connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers lush indoor gardens, quiet rest areas, shower facilities, and a wide choice of dining and shopping right inside the terminals. If your layover is long enough, you can consider an official transit tour to see highlights of Singapore, while shorter connections are well spent exploring Changi attractions or relaxing in a lounge. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Chongqing all follow China Standard Time (UTC+8). New York follows Eastern Time, which is typically UTC-5 and observes daylight saving time, shifting to UTC-4 from roughly March to early November. This means New York is usually 13 hours behind China during standard time, and 12 hours behind during daylight saving time.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to New York 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 New York, 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.