Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to New York (NYC)

In-flight Dining
On the Shanghai to New York route via Singapore, you will be served meals thoughtfully timed to the different stages of your journey. Menus are designed to reflect regional flavours and to keep you comfortable on both the medium-haul and ultra long-haul sectors.

Special Meals
We offer a wide selection of special meals on this route, which you can request in advance through our website or your travel agent. Ordering early helps us prepare and load your preferred option for both your Shanghai–Singapore and Singapore–New York flights.

Book the Cook
Eligible premium cabins on this route can enjoy our Book the Cook service from selected airports, allowing you to reserve a main course from an extended menu before departure. This gives you more choice and control over what you would like to dine on during your flight.

Beverage Service
Throughout the journey, we serve a range of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board, so you can enjoy a classic taste of our heritage while you fly.

For flights between Shanghai and New York, the piece concept applies. For checked baggage, Economy Class may check 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. Premium Economy Class may check 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. Business Class may check 2 pieces, each up to 32kg. First Class may check 2 pieces, each up to 32kg. Each individual checked piece must not exceed 32kg. For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class and First Class may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. The final allowance for your trip is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Shanghai to New York once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can choose from paid plans. The connection is designed for messaging, email, and basic browsing, and does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Shanghai to Singapore sector, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, where available. Premium Economy Class, when offered on this sector, provides a 38-inch pitch and up to 20 inches of width. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access, and First Class on selected Boeing 777-300ER services also offers a fully flat bed.

On the long-haul Singapore to New York sector, Premium Economy Class provides a 38-inch seat pitch with up to 20 inches of width for added comfort on the ultra long-haul flight. Business Class offers a fully flat bed with direct aisle access, allowing you to rest or work with greater privacy for the duration of the journey.

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.

With a layover at Singapore Changi Airport, you can choose from many ways to relax and explore. For longer layovers, you may consider an official transit tour into the city, usually available when you have at least about 5.5 to 6 hours between flights, subject to the programmes current conditions. For shorter connections, stay airside to enjoy tranquil gardens, quiet rest areas, and a wide variety of dining and shopping options. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport for New York via Singapore, eligible Singapore Airlines customers may be invited to use partner lounges such as the Air China Lounge or China Eastern Lounge, depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Lounge access is confirmed at check-in or on your boarding pass.

During your layover in Singapore on the Shanghai to New York route, eligible passengers may have access to facilities such as The Private Room, the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), the SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge. Access depends on your onward cabin class and frequent flyer status, and will be indicated at check-in or on your boarding pass.

Shanghai follows China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year. New York operates on Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5) from around November to March, and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4) from around March to November. This means New York is 13 hours behind Shanghai in winter and 12 hours behind Shanghai in summer.

On this route, our flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and connect via Singapore Changi Airport before continuing to New York. Your arrival airport in New York is shown on your booking and e-ticket, along with terminal details and any updates to gate information closer to departure.

Our Shanghai to New York services are planned with a comfortable connection at Singapore Changi Airport, and your itinerary is ticketed as a through journey. We recommend keeping to the booked flights so that your baggage is through-checked and minimum connection times are met, which our schedules already take into account.

When you travel from Shanghai to New York on a single Singapore Airlines ticket, we typically check your baggage through from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to your final destination in New York. You will receive baggage tags to the final airport, and you normally do not need to collect bags in Singapore during the connection.

Transit requirements vary by nationality and passport type. Some travellers can remain in the transit area of Singapore Changi Airport without a visa, while others may need one even for short stays. We recommend checking the latest information with the relevant authorities or your local embassy before your trip.