Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Australia

Yes, meals are served on flights from Los Angeles to Australia. On the long-haul Los Angeles–Singapore sector, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with regionally inspired and international dishes, followed by a lighter meal before arrival. Special meals can be requested in advance to suit various dietary needs. For eligible premium cabins, Book the Cook allows you to pre-select your main course from a wider menu on selected sectors, subject to availability. A full beverage service is offered, including wines, spirits, beers, soft drinks, juices, tea and coffee, along with our signature Singapore Sling on selected routes.

Flights between the United States and Australia generally use the piece-concept for checked baggage. On these routes, allowances vary by cabin class. In Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, you can usually check at least one or two pieces of baggage up to a specified weight per piece. In Business Class and First Class, higher checked baggage allowances apply. All customers may bring cabin baggage on board, with size and weight limits depending on cabin class. For exact allowances for your booking, please refer to your ticket details or our baggage information page.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Australia once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and general web browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across the network from Los Angeles to Australia, you can travel in First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class, depending on the route and aircraft. The Los Angeles–Singapore sector offers Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class on the Airbus A350-900. Onward flights from Singapore to Sydney include First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class on the Boeing 777-300ER, while services to Melbourne feature Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class on the Airbus A350-900. Routes from Singapore to Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns and Darwin offer Business Class and Economy Class, with aircraft and configurations varying by city.

On flights from Los Angeles to Australia, Economy Class seats typically offer a 32-inch pitch, with up to 19-inch seat width for comfort on long journeys. Premium Economy Class, available on selected sectors such as Los Angeles–Singapore and Singapore–Melbourne and Singapore–Sydney, offers a 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch seat width, along with wider armrests. Business Class on all routes provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul and most regional services. First Class, available on the Singapore–Sydney sector, offers a fully flat bed and an even more spacious personal area. Cabin layouts can differ slightly between the Airbus A350-900, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-10, and Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft operating these routes.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Australia. Eligibility is based on your class of travel or KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, determined by the flight departing the layover airport. Other options such as purchasing a day pass are also available.

Lounge Access Eligibility
Cabin Class: Complimentary for Suites, First, and Business Class passengers. Premium Economy and Economy travellers do not have access unless they hold eligible status.

Frequent Flyer Status: PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) members have access regardless of cabin class.

The 'Next Segment' Rule: Eligibility is based on the flight immediately departing that airport.

Most journeys from Los Angeles to Australia connect via Singapore Changi Airport. For shorter layovers, you can relax in comfortable seating areas, visit indoor gardens, browse shops, or freshen up with a shower. On longer connections, you may have time to explore more of the airport’s attractions or join one of the official transit experiences, subject to timing and eligibility. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are typically 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles when they observe daylight saving time (roughly October to early April), and 19 hours ahead when they do not. Adelaide is usually 18.5 or 19.5 hours ahead, depending on the season. Perth is generally 15 or 16 hours ahead, as Western Australia does not observe daylight saving. Cairns and Darwin do not use daylight saving time; Cairns is usually 17 hours ahead during the southern summer and 19 hours ahead during the southern winter, while Darwin is often 17.5 or 18.5 hours ahead, depending on the season in Los Angeles.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in Australia when flying via the layover airport on a single booking with Singapore Airlines, provided both flight segments are under the same booking reference (PNR), the connection is under 24 hours, and, for partner-operated onward flights, a through-check agreement is in place.

You may be able to plan a stopover at the layover city on your journey to Australia, subject to your ticket conditions and availability. When booking, you can search for multi-city options or speak with our customer service team or your travel agent, who can advise whether a stopover can be added to your itinerary.