Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Penang (PEN)

In-flight Dining
On the long-haul San Francisco–Singapore sector, you will be served meals and refreshments tailored to the time of day in your cabin, with thoughtfully designed menus in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class.

Special Meals
We offer a wide variety of special meals on the San Francisco–Singapore sector, which you can request in advance through our website or your booking agent, helping you dine with greater comfort in the air.

Book the Cook
Eligible Business Class and Premium Economy Class customers on the San Francisco–Singapore sector can use our Book the Cook service, pre-ordering from a curated menu of main courses to enjoy a personalised dining experience on board.

Beverage Service
Throughout your journey, you can enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and our signature Singapore Sling, which is available on board for you to savour during the flight. Please note that no meal service is provided for Economy Class passengers on the Singapore–Penang segment due to the short flight time.

For flights between San Francisco and Penang, we use the piece concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. In Premium Economy Class, you may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. In Business Class, you may check in 2 pieces, each up to 32kg. Each individual checked piece must not exceed 32kg. For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your exact allowance will be shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

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

On the San Francisco–Singapore sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, Premium Economy Class offers around 38 inches of pitch with up to 20 inches of width, and Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access from every seat. On the Singapore–Penang sector operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX, Economy Class offers comfortable legroom similar to our regional standards, and Business Class features reclining seats with generous space for the short flight.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available. Eligible customers may be able to use facilities such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on their cabin and status.

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. For example, if you fly Economy from San Francisco but have a Business Class onward flight from Singapore, you get lounge access in Singapore only.

Singapore Changi Airport is well known for its extensive transit facilities, including themed gardens, quiet rest areas, play zones, and varied dining. With a longer layover, you may be able to join an official transit tour of Singapore, which usually requires several hours between flights and sufficient time for immigration and tour formalities. For shorter connections, you can stay airside, explore the terminals, freshen up with shower facilities, or relax in seating zones close to your next gate. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

San Francisco follows Pacific Time, which is UTC−8 in winter (approximately November to March) and UTC−7 in summer during daylight saving time (approximately March to November). Penang follows Malaysia Time, which is UTC+8 year-round. This means Penang is typically 16 hours ahead of San Francisco in winter and 15 hours ahead in summer.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Penang when flying from San Francisco via Singapore on a single booking with Singapore Airlines.

Through-Check Conditions
For your bags to be sent directly to your final destination, the following general conditions must be met:

Single Itinerary: Both flight segments (San Francisco–Singapore and Singapore–Penang) must be under the same booking reference or PNR.

Layover Duration: Your connection in Singapore must be less than 24 hours. If your layover exceeds 24 hours, it is considered a stopover, and you will typically be required to collect your luggage and re-check it for your onward flight.

Partner Airlines: If your onward flight from Singapore to Penang is operated by a partner airline, Singapore Airlines has through-check agreements that usually allow your bags to be tagged to your final destination.

You may be able to plan a stopover in Singapore on your San Francisco–Penang trip, 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.