Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to India

Yes, you are served meals on all flights from Los Angeles to India. In-flight dining features curated menus with regionally inspired and international options, designed for both the long Los Angeles–Singapore sector and the onward flight to India. You can request special meals in advance to suit many different dietary needs. On selected cabins and routes, you may be able to use our Book the Cook service from Singapore, pre-ordering main courses created by our culinary partners. A full beverage service is offered, including a selection of wines, spirits, juices, soft drinks, teas, coffees, and our signature Singapore Sling on most flights.

Flights between the United States and India use the piece concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you can typically check two pieces of baggage within standard size and weight limits. In Premium Economy Class, you usually receive a higher checked baggage allowance than Economy Class. In Business Class, you are generally entitled to an even more generous checked baggage allowance. All customers may bring cabin baggage within published size and weight limits, varying by cabin class. Exact allowances are shown on your ticket and booking confirmation.

Wi-Fi is available on most flights from Los Angeles to India 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 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 apps, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers reliably.

Across the combined journey from Los Angeles to India, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. The Los Angeles–Singapore sector on the Airbus A350-900 offers all three cabins. On the onward Singapore–India sector, some routes use the Airbus A350-900 with Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, while others use the Boeing 787-10 or Boeing 737-8 MAX, which offer Business Class and Economy Class without a separate Premium Economy Class cabin.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, depending on the aircraft. In Premium Economy Class, seats offer around 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width, available on Airbus A350-900 sectors. In Business Class on all aircraft types used on these routes, you enjoy a fully flat bed on long-haul and regional flights, with every seat providing direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900 and spacious seating on the Boeing 787-10 and Boeing 737-8 MAX. Specific layouts and exact measurements may vary slightly by aircraft and configuration.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to India. 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 Los Angeles to India connect at Singapore Changi Airport, which offers extensive airside attractions, gardens, and quiet zones for shorter layovers. If you have a longer transit, you can consider an official transit tour, subject to timing and eligibility, to see selected city highlights before returning for your onward flight. With numerous dining outlets, shopping options, rest areas, and transit hotels, you can tailor your time to relax, refresh, or explore. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

India observes a single time zone, Indian Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30 and does not use daylight saving time. Los Angeles is usually on Pacific Time. From roughly November to March, when Los Angeles is on Pacific Standard Time (UTC−8), India is 13.5 hours ahead. From roughly March to November, when Los Angeles is on Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7), India is 12.5 hours ahead, and this applies equally to Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.

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