Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO)

In-flight Dining
You will be served curated meals on both the Shanghai–Singapore and Singapore–San Francisco sectors, with menus designed around regional flavours and seasonal ingredients for your cabin.

Special Meals
We offer a variety of special meals on this route to meet different dietary requirements. You can request these in advance through our website or your travel agent before departure.

Book the Cook
On eligible cabins and flights between Shanghai, Singapore, and San Francisco, you can pre-select main courses from our Book the Cook service, choosing from an expanded menu to personalise your dining experience.

Beverage Service
Throughout the journey, you can enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and a range of alcoholic beverages. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board.

For journeys between Shanghai and San Francisco, the piece concept applies. For checked baggage, Economy Class guests may bring 2 pieces, each up to 23kg, Premium Economy Class guests 2 pieces, each up to 23kg, Business Class guests 2 pieces, each up to 32kg, and First Class guests 2 pieces, each up to 32kg. Each individual checked piece must not exceed 32kg. For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class guests may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while First Class and Business Class guests may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your final allowance 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 between Shanghai, Singapore, and San Francisco once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class members should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members can purchase access plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Shanghai–Singapore sector, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Premium Economy Class on selected services offers about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width. Business Class features seats that convert into fully flat beds, and First Class on the Boeing 777-300ER provides a spacious fully flat bed.

On the Singapore–San Francisco sector, Economy Class provides around 32 inches of pitch and up to 19 inches of width, Premium Economy Class around 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width, and Business Class offers a fully flat bed at every seat with direct aisle access.

You can select seats in advance for both the Shanghai–Singapore and Singapore–San Francisco sectors, subject to your fare type and seat availability. Seat selection can be managed through our website or app under Manage Booking, where any applicable seat selection fees will also be shown.

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.

If you have a longer layover at Singapore Changi Airport, you can consider joining the official transit tour into the city, which typically requires at least about 5.5 to 6 hours of spare time between flights. For shorter layovers, you can stay airside and enjoy gardens, rest areas, and a wide range of dining and shopping options within the terminals. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

During your layover in Singapore, eligible passengers may have access to The Private Room, the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), the SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status. Lounge access is determined by the details of your onward flight from Singapore.

When you travel from Shanghai to San Francisco on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary via Singapore, we usually check your baggage through to San Francisco. You should still confirm this at check-in in Shanghai and keep your baggage tags until you have collected your bags at your final destination.

Shanghai follows China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year. San Francisco follows Pacific Time, which is Pacific Standard Time (UTC−8) roughly from November to early March, and Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7) roughly from March to early November. This means San Francisco is typically 16 hours behind Shanghai in winter and 15 hours behind in summer.

Entry requirements for the United States depend on your nationality, purpose of visit, and length of stay. We recommend that you check with the relevant embassy or consulate, and review official government guidance, well before your travel date.

On arrival at San Francisco International Airport, you will clear immigration and customs before exiting into the public area. Follow airport signs for ground transport options such as trains, buses, and authorised taxis or car services, and allow extra time if you need to transfer to domestic flights.

For flights from Shanghai Pudong to San Francisco via Singapore, we recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security checks, and immigration, especially during busy travel periods.

San Francisco weather can change during the day, so layering is useful. Pack a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and any travel documents and essentials in your cabin baggage. For up-to-date advice on local conditions and services, check official sources shortly before you travel.