Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Korea

Yes, Singapore Airlines offers meals on flights from San Francisco to South Korea. On these long-haul and regional flights, you can enjoy in-flight dining with thoughtfully prepared main courses, sides, and desserts, inspired by international and Asian flavours. A range of special meals is available to pre-order for specific dietary needs, which you can request before your flight. On eligible sectors and cabins, you may be able to use our Book the Cook service to select a main course in advance from a curated menu. Throughout the journey, we also serve a selection of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, teas, coffees, and our signature Singapore Sling on selected flights.

On flights between the United States and South Korea operated by Singapore Airlines, the piece-concept baggage policy usually applies. In Economy Class, you can typically check in two pieces of checked baggage within standard size and weight limits. In Premium Economy Class, you usually have a higher checked baggage allowance in number of pieces or weight per piece compared with Economy Class. In Business Class, you can generally check in additional or heavier pieces of baggage, offering more flexibility for longer trips. Cabin baggage allowances differ by cabin, with a standard allocation of one or two pieces plus a personal item, subject to size and weight limits. Exact allowances may vary by fare type, so please refer to your ticket details or our website before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to South Korea once the aircraft is 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 access paid Wi-Fi plans purchased on board. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On routes from San Francisco to South Korea, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class, depending on the specific flight and sector. The long-haul San Francisco–Singapore sectors offer Business Class and Premium Economy Class, with Economy Class available on selected services. The onward flights from Singapore to Seoul and Busan offer Business Class and Economy Class, with aircraft and cabin configurations varying by route.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches, with seat widths up to 19 inches, designed for comfort on long and regional flights. In Premium Economy Class, seats offer around 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width, with added recline and leg support on long-haul sectors. In Business Class, you can enjoy a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on the long-haul Airbus A350-900 services and spacious seating on regional aircraft, providing more personal space for rest and work. Cabin layouts may differ between the Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-10, and Boeing 737-8 MAX, but all are configured to provide generous legroom within each cabin class.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to South Korea. 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 San Francisco to South Korea connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which offers extensive facilities for different layover lengths. For shorter connections, you can stay airside to enjoy themed gardens, rest areas, showers, and a wide choice of dining and shopping in the terminals. With a longer layover, you can explore more of the airport's attractions, such as indoor nature spaces, play areas, and, on suitable itineraries, consider a city transit tour. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

South Korea uses a single time zone, Korea Standard Time (KST), which is UTC+9 and does not observe daylight saving time. San Francisco follows Pacific Time, which is UTC-8 during Standard Time (roughly November to March) and UTC-7 during Daylight Saving Time (roughly March to November). This means Seoul and Busan are typically 17 hours ahead of San Francisco during Pacific Standard Time and 16 hours ahead during Pacific Daylight Time.

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