Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Perth (PER)

In-flight Dining
You will be served complimentary meals and refreshments on your San Francisco to Singapore sector, as well as on the onward flight from Singapore to Perth. Menus are designed to reflect regional flavours and are planned to suit the timing of each part of your journey.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals to meet different dietary needs and preferences on this route. You can request these in advance through our website or your travel agent, and we will confirm availability for your specific flights.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers in selected premium cabins can pre-order main courses through our Book the Cook service on the long-haul and regional sectors of this journey. This allows you to choose from an extended menu created by our International Culinary Panel.

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

For flights between San Francisco and Perth, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage: Economy Class customers have an allowance of 25kg on Lite and Value fares, and 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Premium Economy Class customers have 35kg, and Business Class customers have 40kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. 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. The final allowance for your journey is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members have additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Perth once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, with Economy Class and Premium Economy Class members required to add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but 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, 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. On the Singapore to Perth sector, the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class with a fully flat bed and direct aisle access, and Economy Class with a 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width.

On the Airbus A350-900, you can access our KrisWorld entertainment system from your personal screen. It offers a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games on both the San Francisco to Singapore and Singapore to Perth sectors, so you can tailor your viewing to match each stage of your 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.

At Singapore Changi Airport, longer layovers can be spent joining the airport’s free transit tour programme, which usually requires at least 5.5 hours between flights. For shorter stops, you can enjoy themed gardens, quiet rest zones, children’s play areas, and swimming or cinema facilities without leaving the terminal. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from San Francisco International Airport, eligible Singapore Airlines customers may be invited to use the Air India Maharaja Lounge. During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible customers may have access to facilities such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status.

San Francisco follows Pacific Time (UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7) roughly from March to early November. Perth follows Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8) all year and does not observe daylight saving. This means Perth is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco in winter, and 15 hours ahead during San Francisco’s daylight saving period.

Visa and entry requirements for travel from San Francisco to Perth depend on your nationality, length of stay, and purpose of visit. We recommend checking with the relevant Australian authorities or your nearest consulate, and reviewing current requirements well before your departure date.

When you arrive in Perth from San Francisco via Singapore, you will clear Australian immigration and customs at Perth Airport. Allow time for mandatory biosecurity checks on food and plant items. Ground transport options include public transport, shuttle services, and pre-booked transfers, which you can arrange or confirm on arrival.

For flights from San Francisco to Perth via Singapore, we recommend arriving at San Francisco International Airport around 3 hours before your scheduled departure. This gives you time for check-in, security screening, and to reach your departure gate comfortably.

Perth has warm to hot summers and mild winters, so light layers work well for most of the year, with a jumper or light jacket for cooler evenings and winter months. Pack comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and any adapters you may need, and check the latest baggage guidelines before you fly.