Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cairns (CNS)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals and refreshments on both the Los Angeles to Singapore and Singapore to Cairns sectors, with menus designed to reflect regional flavours and give you satisfying options throughout the journey.

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, and they will be served on both sectors where available.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers in participating premium cabins on the Los Angeles to Singapore sector can use our Book the Cook service, selecting from an extended menu before departure. This allows you to enjoy a main course tailored to your preferences on board.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, wines, and spirits, is available throughout the flight. Our signature Singapore Sling is available on board, so you can enjoy a taste of Singapore as you travel.

For journeys between Los Angeles and Cairns, the piece concept applies for checked baggage. For Economy Class, you may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. For Premium Economy Class, you may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. For Business Class, you may check in 2 pieces, each up to 32kg. Each individual piece of checked baggage must not exceed 32kg. For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your exact 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 on this route once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. Wi-Fi is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class members should ensure their membership number is in the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Los Angeles to Singapore sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, Premium Economy Class provides a 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch seat width, and Business Class offers a fully flat bed with direct aisle access for every seat.

On the Singapore to Cairns sector, also operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, while Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access. This ensures consistent comfort across both parts of your journey.

On both the Los Angeles to Singapore and Singapore to Cairns sectors, our Airbus A350-900 aircraft feature personal seatback screens with our inflight entertainment system. You can choose from a wide selection of films, TV shows, music, and games, helping the long journey to Cairns pass more pleasantly.

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 amenities, including indoor gardens, rest areas, children’s play zones, and swimming pools, making shorter layovers comfortable without leaving the terminal. For longer layovers of around 5.5 hours or more, you may have time to join an official transit tour to see highlights of the city before returning for your connecting flight. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

At Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), eligible Singapore Airlines customers may be invited to use the Star Alliance Lounge before departure. During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible customers may have access to the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status.

If your Los Angeles to Cairns journey is booked on a single Singapore Airlines itinerary, we normally check your checked baggage through to Cairns. You can follow the transfer signs on arrival at Singapore Changi Airport and proceed directly to your departure gate or lounge, unless our staff advise you otherwise.

Los Angeles is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, which is UTC-8 in standard time and UTC-7 during daylight saving time (approximately March to early November). Cairns is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, which is UTC+10 and does not observe daylight saving. This means Cairns is typically 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles in winter and 17 hours ahead in summer.

Visa and entry requirements for Australia depend on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. We recommend checking the latest information with the relevant Australian authorities or your nearest embassy or consulate before you travel, and ensuring your passport has sufficient validity for your trip.

On arrival in Cairns, you will complete immigration and customs formalities if this is your first point of entry into Australia. Allow extra time for biosecurity checks, as Australia has strict rules on bringing in food and plant items. After clearing arrivals, you can choose from several transport options into the city centre.

For international flights from Los Angeles to Cairns via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Los Angeles International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure. This allows time for check-in, security screening, and any exit formalities before you proceed to the gate.

Cairns has a warm, tropical climate, so light, breathable clothing, swimwear, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sun protection are useful. For reef trips and rainforest excursions, quick-drying fabrics and a light cover-up are practical. Always check airline baggage rules and local regulations before packing.

If you are travelling from Los Angeles to Cairns on a through-ticket with Singapore Airlines, you can usually remain in the transit area at Singapore Changi Airport and do not need to clear immigration. You simply follow the transfer signs to your next departure gate or lounge, unless airport staff advise otherwise.