Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Thailand

Yes, you will be served meals on flights from Los Angeles to Thailand. On the long-haul Los Angeles–Singapore sector, you can enjoy in-flight dining with a choice of main courses, along with appetisers and desserts tailored to the time of day. Special meals can be requested in advance to suit your dietary needs. Depending on your cabin, selected routes offer our Book the Cook service from Singapore, letting you pre-order curated dishes. Throughout the journey, a range of hot and cold beverages is available, including juices, soft drinks, teas, coffees, and a selection of wines and spirits, as well as our signature Singapore Sling where offered.

On flights between the United States and Thailand, Singapore Airlines generally applies the piece concept for checked baggage. For Economy Class, you can typically check at least one or two pieces of baggage within a set weight per piece. Premium Economy Class usually allows at least two pieces with a higher weight limit per piece. Business Class usually offers a higher allowance again, with more pieces and increased weight per piece. For all cabins, you may also bring cabin baggage within specified size and weight limits. Exact entitlements depend on your booking, fare type, and KrisFlyer status, so please refer to your e-ticket or our website for your personalised allowance.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Thailand once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and 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 onboard. The connection is generally suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

From Los Angeles to Thailand, Singapore Airlines offers Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. On the Los Angeles–Singapore sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, all three cabins are available. On the onward flights from Singapore to Bangkok and Phuket, regional aircraft such as the Boeing 787-10 and Boeing 737-8 MAX offer Business Class and Economy Class, so cabin options may differ between your long-haul and regional sectors.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of around 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width, depending on the aircraft. Premium Economy Class on the Airbus A350-900 offers about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width, giving you extra space and comfort on the long-haul sector. Business Class seats convert into fully flat beds, with every seat providing direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900 and lie-flat comfort on the regional Boeing 787-10 and Boeing 737-8 MAX, though configurations may vary between aircraft.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Thailand. 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 Thailand connect via Singapore Changi Airport. For longer layovers, you can explore the airport's indoor gardens, art installations, and rest areas, or consider a short city visit if time and entry requirements allow. Shorter connections are easily filled with shopping, dining, and a quick freshen-up at shower facilities or pay-per-use lounges. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving time from roughly March to early November). Bangkok and Phuket both use Indochina Time (UTC+7) and do not observe daylight saving time. This means Thailand is typically 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles during Pacific Standard Time, and 14 hours ahead when Los Angeles is on daylight saving time.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in Thailand 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 Thailand, 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.