Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Philippines

Yes, meals are served on flights from San Francisco to the Philippines. On the long-haul sector between San Francisco and Singapore, you can enjoy in-flight dining with a choice of main courses, including regionally inspired options, plus appetisers and desserts. Special meals can be requested in advance to suit different dietary needs. On eligible cabins and routes, Book the Cook lets you pre-select curated dishes before your flight. A full beverage service is available, including hot and cold drinks, wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling on selected services.

Flights between the United States and the Philippines generally use the piece concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you can usually check in at least one piece of baggage, while Premium Economy Class and Business Class include a higher allowance. Cabin baggage allowances also vary by cabin class, with a smaller limit in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, and a larger allowance in Business Class. Exact entitlements depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer status, so please check your booking for specific details.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to the Philippines once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; 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 connection is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers reliably.

Across the network from San Francisco to the Philippines, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. The long-haul flights between San Francisco and Singapore offer Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. On some onward regional flights, only Business Class and Economy Class are available, so cabin options may differ slightly by city and sector.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches, with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class offers around 38 inches of seat pitch, with up to 20 inches of seat width for added comfort. In Business Class, you have a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul sectors, and a spacious recliner-style seat or lie-flat seat on regional sectors, depending on aircraft, giving you room to rest on your journey to the Philippines.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Philippines. 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 San Francisco to the Philippines connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers extensive attractions and easy transfers. For longer layovers, you can explore themed gardens, indoor art and installations, or relax in pay-per-use lounges and transit hotels. Shorter connections are comfortably spent walking between the terminals, enjoying showers, quiet areas, and a wide range of dining and shopping. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Manila and Cebu both use Philippine Time, which is typically 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (Pacific Standard Time). When San Francisco observes daylight saving time (Pacific Daylight Time, roughly March to early November), the time difference is usually 14 hours.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in Philippines 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 Philippines, 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.