Flights from Zurich (ZRH) to United States Of America

Yes, meals are served on flights from Zurich to the United States of America. On these long-haul journeys, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with curated multi-course meals tailored to your cabin, along with snacks on longer sectors. Special meals can be requested in advance to suit many dietary needs. In premium cabins, selected routes offer Book the Cook, allowing you to pre-select main courses prepared specially for you. A full beverage service is available, including wines, spirits, soft drinks, and our signature Singapore Sling, with complimentary refreshments served throughout the flight.

Flights between Europe and the United States of America generally use the piece concept for checked baggage. Across these routes, checked baggage allowances vary by cabin: Suites or First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class each include a specific number of pieces and weight per piece. Cabin baggage is also included for all cabins, with limits on size, weight, and the number of bags. You can view the exact allowance for your booking and cabin class during purchase or via Manage Booking.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines aircraft once the flight is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, including those travelling in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, as long as your membership number is added to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

From Zurich to Singapore, you can travel in First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class on the Boeing 777-300ER. From Singapore to Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco on the Airbus A350-900, cabins include Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. Cabin availability may vary by route and date.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class offers about a 38-inch seat pitch with up to 20-inch seat width. Business Class seats convert into fully flat beds, with every seat offering direct aisle access. First Class on the Zurich–Singapore sector features a fully flat bed and extra personal space. Exact configurations can differ slightly between the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900 aircraft, but comfort standards are consistent across the network.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to the United States of America. 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 Zurich to the United States of America connect via Singapore Changi Airport. With a longer layover, you can join a free transit tour into the city if timing allows, or enjoy Changi's gardens, play areas, quiet zones, and wide choice of dining and shopping within the terminal. For shorter connections, staying airside lets you relax in comfortable seating areas, freshen up, and explore terminal attractions close to your gate. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it's an integral part of your journey.

Seattle and Los Angeles are usually 9 hours behind Zurich, shifting to 8 hours behind during their daylight saving time (March to early November). San Francisco shares the same time as Los Angeles. New York is generally 6 hours behind Zurich, changing to 5 hours behind during daylight saving time in the United States of America, typically from March to early November, when European and US clock changes may occur on different dates.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in the United States of America 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 the United States of America, 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.