Flights from Vietnam to Los Angeles (LAX)

Yes, Singapore Airlines offers meals on flights from Vietnam to Los Angeles. You can enjoy In-flight Dining with regionally inspired and international dishes served at carefully timed intervals on both the Vietnam–Singapore and Singapore–Los Angeles sectors. A range of Special Meals can be requested in advance to suit various dietary needs. On eligible flights and in selected cabins, our Book the Cook service lets you pre-order main courses crafted by our culinary team. Throughout the journey, we serve a selection of hot and cold beverages, including our signature Singapore Sling on most long-haul flights.

Flights between Vietnam and the United States generally use the piece concept for checked baggage. For the cabins offered on these routes, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class passengers typically have a checked baggage allowance of at least one or two pieces up to a set weight per piece, while Business Class passengers enjoy a higher piece and weight allowance. Cabin baggage allowances vary by class, with one or two pieces permitted on board within size and weight limits. Exact entitlements depend on your specific fare type and KrisFlyer or partner status, so please check your ticket details or booking confirmation.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Vietnam to Los Angeles 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 add your membership number to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On routes from Vietnam to Los Angeles via Singapore, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class on the long-haul Airbus A350-900 services between Singapore and Los Angeles. On the connecting flights between Vietnamese cities and Singapore, Business Class and Economy Class are available on Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-10, and Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. Premium Economy Class is offered on selected sectors operated by Airbus A350-900.

On flights from Vietnam to Los Angeles, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches, with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class, available on selected Airbus A350-900 sectors, features around 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul aircraft, and lie-flat or deeply reclining seats with generous space on regional jets. Specific configurations may vary slightly by aircraft type and route.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from Vietnam to Los Angeles. 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 Vietnam to Los Angeles transit through Singapore Changi Airport, which offers extensive facilities for different layover lengths. For longer transits, you may join an official transit tour into the city, subject to timing and eligibility, to see highlights before returning airside. Shorter layovers can be spent exploring Changi's gardens, rest areas, and family zones, or enjoying its dining and shopping options close to your gate. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi all share the same time zone, Indochina Time (UTC+7), and do not observe daylight saving time. Los Angeles follows Pacific Time, which is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 from roughly March to early November. This means Los Angeles is typically 15 hours behind Vietnam during Northern Hemisphere winter, and 14 hours behind during Northern Hemisphere summer.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, 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.