Flights from New York (NYC) to Philippines

Yes, you will be served meals on flights from New York to the Philippines. On the long-haul New York–Singapore sector, our in-flight dining includes thoughtfully prepared multi-course meals, with a choice of mains and light bites. You can request special meals in advance to suit many dietary needs. On selected cabins and routes, you may also be able to pre-order from our Book the Cook service, choosing your main course before you fly. A full beverage service is available, including juices, soft drinks, wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling on most services.

Flights between the United States and the Philippines generally follow the piece concept for checked baggage. In Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, you can check in a set number of bags with a maximum weight per piece, plus bring cabin baggage on board. Exact allowances depend on your cabin class and KrisFlyer status, and are shown during booking and on your e-ticket.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from New York to the Philippines once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, including those travelling in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, as long as your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and those who prefer not to register can purchase paid plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across the journey from New York to Manila and Cebu, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. The New York–Singapore sector on the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class and Premium Economy Class, while the onward flights to Manila and Cebu offer Business Class and Economy Class. Cabin configurations can differ between the Airbus A350-900 and the Boeing 737-8 MAX.

In Economy Class, you can expect around 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class offers about 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch seat width. In Business Class, you have a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul sectors, with configurations varying slightly between the Airbus A350-900 and the Boeing 737-8 MAX.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to the Philippines. 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 itineraries from New York to the Philippines connect via Singapore Changi Airport. For longer layovers, you can explore Changi's indoor gardens, attractions, and relaxation areas, or consider a transit tour if timing permits. Shorter connections are easily filled with a meal, a shower, or a quiet rest in dedicated seating zones. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Manila and Cebu both follow Philippine Time, which is UTC+8 and does not observe daylight saving time. New York follows Eastern Time, which is typically UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in summer. This means the time difference is usually 13 hours ahead in winter and 12 hours ahead in summer.

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