Flights from United States Of America to Zurich (ZRH)

Yes, on flights from the United States of America to Zurich via Singapore you can enjoy our in-flight dining experience, with meals inspired by international and regional flavours served according to your cabin class and flight time. You may request special meals in advance to suit selected dietary needs. On eligible premium cabins, you can also use our Book the Cook service from Singapore and certain departure cities, allowing you to pre-select your main course. A full beverage service is available, including wines, spirits, soft drinks, and our signature Singapore Sling on most flights.

For journeys between the United States of America and Zurich, the piece concept usually applies. In Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, you can typically check in two pieces of checked baggage, each within standard weight and size limits. In Business Class and First Class, you generally enjoy a higher checked baggage piece allowance. All customers may bring at least one piece of cabin baggage plus a personal item, with higher cabin baggage allowances in premium cabins. Exact allowances depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status, so please check your e-ticket for full details.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from the United States of America to Zurich once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please add your membership number to your 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.

Across routes from the United States of America to Zurich via Singapore, you can travel in Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, or First Class. From Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco to Singapore, the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class on most services, with some flights configured without Economy Class. From Singapore to Zurich, the Boeing 777-300ER offers First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class.

On flights from the United States of America to Zurich, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class provides around 38 inches of pitch with up to 20 inches of seat width. Business Class features a fully flat bed with every seat offering direct aisle access. First Class on the Boeing 777-300ER provides a spacious seat that converts into a fully flat bed. Exact configurations can vary slightly between the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at Singapore Changi Airport on connections from United States of America to Zurich. 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 Zurich connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers a free transit tour for longer layovers, subject to eligibility and timing. For shorter stays, you can relax in quiet zones, visit themed gardens, enjoy playgrounds or entertainment areas, and sample a wide range of food options across the terminals. Airport hotels and nap facilities make longer connections more comfortable, and efficient terminal transport keeps everything within easy reach. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Zurich follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2, late March to late October). Seattle and San Francisco are in Pacific Time (UTC−8, UTC−7 in daylight saving from March to November), generally 9 hours behind Zurich in winter and 8 hours behind in summer. Los Angeles is also Pacific Time, with the same offset. New York is in Eastern Time (UTC−5, UTC−4 in daylight saving), usually 6 hours behind Zurich in winter and 5 hours behind in summer.

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