Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both the San Francisco to Singapore sector and the onward Singapore to Hong Kong sector. Menus feature a mix of regional and international dishes, with meals timed to help you settle into the journey and local time.

Special Meals
We offer a wide range of special meals to cater to various dietary needs and preferences. You can request these when booking or via Manage Booking up to 24 hours before departure, and our team will prepare your selected option for the flights.

Book the Cook
On eligible cabins and sectors, you can use our Book the Cook service to pre-order from an expanded menu before you fly. This allows you to select specific main courses in advance, giving you more choice over how you dine in the air.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, teas, and coffees, is served throughout the flight. You can also enjoy our signature Singapore Sling on board, along with a curated range of other beverages.

For journeys between San Francisco and Hong Kong, the piece concept applies. Checked baggage: Economy Class passengers may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg; Premium Economy Class passengers 2 pieces, each up to 23kg; Business Class passengers 2 pieces, each up to 32kg. Each individual checked piece must not exceed 32kg.

Cabin baggage: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class passengers may bring 1 piece of cabin baggage up to 7kg. Business Class passengers may bring 2 pieces of cabin baggage, each up to 7kg. The final allowance applicable to 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 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 purchase access plans. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the San Francisco to Singapore sector, the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class with a fully flat bed and direct aisle access, and Premium Economy Class with a 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch seat width. Economy Class is not available on this specific long-haul service.

On the Singapore to Hong Kong sector, the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class with a fully flat bed and direct aisle access, Premium Economy Class with a 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch seat width, and Economy Class with a 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width. These layouts are designed to give you a comfortable journey on both legs of your trip.

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 ways to spend your layover, from indoor gardens and quiet rest areas to play zones and curated shopping. For longer layovers, you can consider joining an official transit tour into the city if your connection time and entry requirements allow.

For shorter stays, staying airside gives you time to enjoy airport facilities such as relaxation zones, refreshing showers, and diverse dining options located across the terminals. Clear wayfinding and efficient connections make it easy to move between gates and amenities.

Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing San Francisco for Hong Kong via Singapore on Singapore Airlines, eligible customers may be invited to use the Air India Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco International Airport, depending on their class of travel or frequent flyer status. Lounge access is confirmed at check-in or on your boarding pass.

During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible passengers may be able to access the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Lounge access is determined by your onward boarding pass and programme eligibility.

San Francisco follows Pacific Time, which is UTC-8 from roughly November to March and UTC-7 from March to November due to daylight saving time. Hong Kong observes Hong Kong Time year-round at UTC+8. This means Hong Kong is typically 16 hours ahead during San Francisco standard time and 15 hours ahead during daylight saving time.

When you fly from San Francisco to Hong Kong with Singapore Airlines, you will arrive at Hong Kong International Airport on Chek Lap Kok Island after your connecting flight from Singapore. This is the main international gateway for the city, with direct transport links to key urban areas.

Our schedules are planned to provide a comfortable connection at Singapore Changi Airport between your San Francisco and Hong Kong flights. Minimum connection times are built into our booking system, so any itinerary you see on singaporeair.com already meets these requirements. If you prefer a longer layover, you can select an itinerary with more time.

If both flights are on a single Singapore Airlines booking, your checked baggage is typically tagged through to Hong Kong, and you remain in transit at Singapore Changi Airport. You usually do not need to clear immigration in Singapore unless you plan to enter the city, but you should always follow the signs and guidance from airport staff.