Flights from China to Los Angeles (LAX)

Yes, you can enjoy in-flight dining on your journey from China to Los Angeles. From Xiamen, for example, flights feature regionally inspired and international dishes tailored to the time of day, along with snacks on longer sectors. Special meals can be requested in advance to suit different dietary needs. On selected premium cabins and routes, you can use our Book the Cook service from Singapore to choose your main course before you fly. A full beverage selection, including juices, soft drinks, wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling, is available on most flights.

For flights between China and the United States, a piece-concept baggage allowance usually applies. In Economy Class, you can typically check in two pieces of baggage, each up to 23kg. In Premium Economy Class, you can usually check in two pieces, each up to 23kg. In Business Class and First Class, you can usually check in two pieces, each up to 32kg. Cabin baggage allowances apply in addition to checked baggage and vary by cabin class. Exact entitlements depend on your booking, KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status, and any ticket-specific conditions, so please check your e-ticket or our website before travelling.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from China to Los Angeles once the aircraft 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 your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can choose from paid plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across routes from China to Los Angeles, you can travel in Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, or First Class, depending on your departure city and aircraft. On many flights between Chinese cities and Singapore operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX or Boeing 787-10, cabins include Economy Class and Business Class. Selected services from Beijing and Shanghai on the Boeing 777-300ER also feature First Class and Premium Economy Class. The long-haul sector from Singapore to Los Angeles on the Airbus A350-900 generally offers Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, and Business Class.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches, with seat widths up to 19 inches, giving you space to sit back on longer flights. Premium Economy Class offers around 38 inches of pitch and seat widths up to 20 inches, along with a wider recline. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access for every seat on long-haul aircraft such as the Airbus A350-900, and lie-flat or near lie-flat seats on other wide-body aircraft. First Class, available on selected Boeing 777-300ER flights between some Chinese cities and Singapore, offers a spacious fully flat bed in a private, well-appointed seat. Cabin layouts and configurations can differ by route and aircraft.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from China to Los Angeles. At Singapore Changi Airport, eligible customers can access our lounges subject to their cabin class or frequent flyer status. Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from China 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.

Your layover will usually be at Singapore Changi Airport, which is well suited to both short and longer connections. If you have a longer daytime layover and enough time between flights, you can consider joining one of the airports free transit tours, which offers a short guided introduction to the city. For shorter connections, stay airside to enjoy indoor gardens, quiet resting zones, art installations, and a wide range of dining and shopping. Airport hotels and nap facilities are also available if you wish to rest. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Most major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Hangzhou, follow China Standard Time (UTC+8). Los Angeles usually follows Pacific Time, which is UTC-8 in winter (standard time) and UTC-7 in summer (daylight saving, generally from March to early November). This means Los Angeles is typically 16 hours behind China during standard time, and 15 hours behind during daylight saving time. Always check the local time close to your departure date, especially if you are travelling near the start or end of daylight saving changes.

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.