Flights from United States Of America to Xiamen (XMN)

Yes, on the long-haul flights from the United States of America to Singapore, followed by the regional flight to Xiamen, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with thoughtfully curated menus and a choice of main courses. You may request special meals in advance to suit your dietary needs. On eligible cabins and flights, you can use our Book the Cook service from Singapore, selecting your preferred main course before departure. Throughout the journey, we offer a range of hot and cold beverages, including our signature Singapore Sling on selected routes, along with juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee.

Flights between the United States of America and Xiamen use the piece concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you are typically allowed two pieces of checked baggage. In Premium Economy Class and Business Class, higher checked baggage limits apply. All customers may bring cabin baggage within the permitted size and weight for their cabin. Exact allowances may vary by fare type and KrisFlyer status, so please check your ticket for specific details.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most flights 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 onboard. 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 Xiamen, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. The long-haul Airbus A350-900 flights from the United States of America to Singapore offer Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class on most services, while some flights may offer Business Class and Premium Economy Class only. The Boeing 737-8 MAX flights between Singapore and Xiamen offer Business Class and Economy Class.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches, with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class offers around 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of seat width. In Business Class, seats convert into fully flat beds, with every seat providing direct aisle access on long-haul flights. Cabin configurations may vary slightly between the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, but all are designed to maximise comfort within each cabin class.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from United States of America to Xiamen. 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 Xiamen connect through Singapore Changi Airport. For longer layovers, you may be able to join a free transit tour of Singapore, allowing you to see the city before returning airside. For shorter stops, explore Changi"s indoor gardens, art installations, quiet rest areas, and wide choice of dining and shopping, or relax in a lounge or airport hotel if you prefer privacy. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Xiamen follows China Standard Time (UTC+8) and does not observe daylight saving. Seattle and San Francisco are usually 16 hours behind Xiamen (Pacific Time, UTC−8), shifting to 15 hours behind during daylight saving (approximately March to early November). Los Angeles shares the same time zone as Seattle and San Francisco. New York (Eastern Time, UTC−5) is typically 13 hours behind Xiamen, changing to 12 hours behind during daylight saving in the same period.

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