Flights from Chengdu (TFU) to New York (NYC)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals tailored to the time of day on both the Chengdu to Singapore and Singapore to New York sectors, with menus designed to provide a balance of familiar flavours and regional inspirations.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals to meet different dietary needs on this route. You can request these in advance through our Manage Booking portal so we can have your preferred option ready on board.

Book the Cook
On eligible sectors and cabins for this route, you can pre-select main courses from our Book the Cook service, giving you additional choice and allowing you to personalise your in-flight dining experience.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices and soft drinks, is available throughout the flight. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board, so you can enjoy a classic taste of Singapore during your journey.

For flights between Chengdu and New York, we use the piece concept for baggage. For checked baggage, Economy Class passengers may check 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. Premium Economy Class passengers may check 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. Business Class passengers 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 passengers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg. Business Class passengers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. The final baggage allowance for your journey 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 Chengdu 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 members should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. 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 Chengdu to Singapore Boeing 787-10 sector, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access for every seat.

On the Singapore to New York Airbus A350-900 sector, Premium Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 38 inches with up to 20 inches of seat width, and Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access, designed to support rest on the long-haul 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.

Singapore Changi Airport offers a wide range of facilities that make layovers relaxing and enjoyable, including gardens, rest areas, entertainment zones, and family-friendly spaces. You can also consider joining an official transit tour into the city if your layover meets the minimum time requirement, allowing you to see highlights before returning to the airport. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait - it is an integral part of your journey.

At Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), eligible passengers can use the TFU International First Class and Business Class Lounge before departure. During your connection at Singapore (SIN), eligible travellers may access facilities such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin and frequent flyer status.

Chengdu follows China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year. New York operates on Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) roughly from November to March, making it 13 hours behind Chengdu. From March to November, New York switches to Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4), making it 12 hours behind Chengdu.

You will depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and connect at Singapore Changi Airport before continuing to New York. Depending on the specific New York service, you will arrive at one of the New York area airports used by Singapore Airlines, as shown on your booking and e-ticket.

For flights from Chengdu to New York via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security, and immigration, especially if you need to check baggage or travel with family.

If your flights from Chengdu to Singapore and onward to New York are on a single Singapore Airlines booking, our team will normally check your baggage through to New York. You will usually not need to collect it at Singapore, unless advised otherwise by airport staff at check-in.