Flights from United States Of America to Chongqing (CKG)

Yes. On flights from the United States of America to Chongqing via Singapore, you can look forward to our in-flight dining experience, starting with hot meals inspired by regional and international cuisines, served with appetisers and desserts suited to the flight length and time of day. You can request special meals in advance to suit many dietary needs. On selected cabins and routes, you may be able to use our Book the Cook service from Singapore, pre-ordering curated main courses. Throughout the journey, we offer a range of beverages, including juices, soft drinks, selected wines, and our signature Singapore Sling cocktail on eligible flights.

Flights between the United States of America and Chongqing use the piece-based baggage concept. In Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, you are generally allowed at least one or two pieces of checked baggage, each within a set weight limit. In Business Class, you can bring additional or heavier checked baggage compared with Economy cabins. All customers may also bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits, which vary by cabin class. For exact allowances listed on your ticket, please refer to your booking confirmation or the baggage section on our website.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi, with Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers needing to add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board. The connection is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

From the United States of America to Chongqing, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class, depending on the specific flight. Long-haul sectors between the United States and Singapore offer a mix of Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class cabins, while the regional flight between Singapore and Chongqing offers Business Class and Economy Class. Cabin availability may vary by route and date.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width. In Premium Economy Class, seats offer about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width for extra comfort. In Business Class, your seat converts into a fully flat bed, with direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900 long-haul sectors and a spacious reclining seat that converts into a fully flat or near-flat bed on the Boeing 737-8 MAX, depending on aircraft configuration.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from United States of America to Chongqing. 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 the United States of America to Chongqing connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers extensive facilities for transit passengers. For longer layovers, you can consider a free transit tour of Singapore, subject to timing and eligibility, giving you a glimpse of the city between flights. For shorter connections, stay airside to enjoy gardens, rest areas, showers, playgrounds, and a wide choice of dining and shopping. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Chongqing follows China Standard Time (UTC+8) with no daylight saving. Seattle and San Francisco use Pacific Time, typically 16 hours behind Chongqing during Chongqing's standard time, shifting to 15 hours behind when North American daylight saving time starts (around March to early November). Los Angeles also uses Pacific Time, so the difference is the same as for Seattle and San Francisco. New York uses Eastern Time, usually 13 hours behind Chongqing, changing to 12 hours behind during North American daylight saving time.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Chongqing 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 Chongqing, 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.