Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Vietnam

Yes, complimentary meals are served on Singapore Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Vietnam. On the long-haul Airbus A350-900 sector, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with multi-course meals that highlight both international and Asian flavours. Special meals are available on request before departure to suit various dietary needs. On selected routes and cabins, Book the Cook lets you pre-select main courses created by our international culinary panel. A full beverage service, including wines, spirits, juices, soft drinks, and our signature Singapore Sling, is also available.

Flights between the United States and Vietnam use the piece-concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you are generally allowed two pieces of checked baggage. In Premium Economy Class, you can usually check two pieces with a higher allowance per piece. In Business Class, you typically enjoy an even more generous two-piece allowance. All customers may also bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits that vary by cabin class. Exact allowances can vary by fare type, so please check your ticket or our website for full details.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Vietnam once the aircraft is 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 devices can use paid plans. The service is suitable 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 Vietnam, cabin classes include Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. The long-haul Airbus A350-900 flight between Los Angeles and Singapore offers Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. On the onward flights from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, you can choose between Business Class and Economy Class, with aircraft and seat layouts differing slightly between the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 737-8 MAX.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of around 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, designed for good comfort on long and short sectors. Premium Economy Class offers about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of seat width, with extra recline and leg support on the long-haul flight. In Business Class, your seat converts into a fully flat bed, with direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900 and a spacious recline on the Boeing 737-8 MAX, depending on the sector. Cabin configurations vary slightly between aircraft types, but all are designed to maximise space and comfort.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Vietnam. 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 flights from Los Angeles to Vietnam connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for smooth and enjoyable transfers. For shorter layovers, you can explore indoor gardens, rest areas, and a wide range of dining and shopping within the terminals. With a longer transit and sufficient time, you may join one of the airport s complimentary transit tours into the city, subject to schedule and eligibility, or simply relax at an airport hotel or pay-per-use lounge. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Vietnam follows a single time zone, Indochina Time (UTC+7), and does not observe daylight saving time. Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time, which is UTC-8 in winter and UTC-7 in summer. This means Vietnam is typically 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles during Pacific Standard Time, and 14 hours ahead during Pacific Daylight Time.

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