Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to India

Yes, you will be served complimentary meals on flights from Los Angeles to India. On the long-haul Airbus A350-900 sector, you can enjoy multi-course in-flight dining with a choice of Western and Asian dishes, followed by snacks on request. Special meals can be requested in advance to suit various dietary needs. Book the Cook is available in eligible premium cabins from selected departure points, allowing you to pre-select main courses. A full beverage service, including wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling, is offered, along with soft drinks, juices, coffee, and tea.

Flights between the United States and India use the piece concept for checked baggage. In Business Class, you can typically check two pieces. In Premium Economy Class and Economy Class, you can usually check at least one or two pieces, with allowances differing by fare type. All customers may bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits appropriate to their cabin. For full details based on your specific booking, please refer to your e-ticket or our baggage information page.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Los Angeles to India 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 choose from paid plans. The connection is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across the journey from Los Angeles to India, you can fly in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. The long-haul sector between Los Angeles and Singapore on the Airbus A350-900 offers all three cabins. On regional flights from Singapore to Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata or Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, you will find a mix of Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-10 aircraft with Business Class and Economy Class, plus Premium Economy Class on certain Airbus A350-900 services. Routes operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX to Kochi, Hyderabad, and Chennai feature Business Class and Economy Class.

On flights from Los Angeles to India, Economy Class typically offers a 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class provides a 38-inch seat pitch with up to 20-inch seat width. In Business Class, you can enjoy a fully flat bed, with every seat offering direct aisle access on wide-body aircraft. Cabin configurations and exact seat layouts may vary slightly between the Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-10, and Boeing 737-8 MAX used on different sectors.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to India. 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 India connect via Singapore Changi Airport, where you can enjoy themed gardens, art installations, quiet rest areas, and a wide selection of dining and shopping. For longer layovers, you may join an official free city transit tour when available, or book a hotel inside or close to the terminal. Shorter connections are best spent stretching, freshening up, and exploring your departure terminal at a relaxed pace. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

India operates on a single time zone, India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. Los Angeles is typically on Pacific Standard Time (UTC−8) from roughly November to March, and Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7) from roughly March to November. This means India is 13.5 hours ahead of Los Angeles during Pacific Standard Time, and 12.5 hours ahead during Pacific Daylight Time for all cities served, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Kochi, and Ahmedabad.

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