Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both legs of your Los Angeles to Osaka journey, with menus designed to reflect regional flavours and provide comforting options for long-haul travel.

Special Meals
We offer a variety of special meals to cater to specific dietary requirements. These must be requested in advance through our website or your booking agent so we can prepare them for your flights.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers in selected premium cabins can take advantage of our Book the Cook service on the long-haul sector between Los Angeles and Singapore, choosing from an expanded menu curated by our culinary team.

Beverage Service
Throughout your journey, you can enjoy a selection of hot and cold beverages, including juices, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board, offering a classic taste of Singapore during your flight.

For flights between Los Angeles and Osaka, the piece concept applies for checked baggage. For Economy Class, you may check in 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. For Premium Economy Class and Business Class, you may check in 2 pieces, each up to 32kg. Each individual piece must not exceed 32kg. For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your final baggage allowance will be shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Osaka once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. Wi-Fi is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Los Angeles to Singapore sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, Premium Economy Class provides a 38-inch pitch with up to 20-inch seat width, and Business Class features fully flat beds with direct aisle access.

On the Singapore to Osaka sector operated by the Boeing 787-10, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch with up to 19-inch seat width, while Business Class provides fully flat beds with direct aisle access. This ensures a consistent level of comfort across both legs of your journey.

From Los Angeles to Singapore on the Airbus A350-900, you can choose from Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. From Singapore to Osaka on the Boeing 787-10, Business Class and Economy Class are available. This combination offers flexibility to select the level of comfort that best suits your trip.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

At Singapore Changi Airport, you can enjoy themed gardens, rest zones, art installations, and family-friendly play areas, all within easy reach of your gate. For longer layovers, you may join an official transit tour into the city if your connection time meets the programme’s minimum requirements, allowing you to see highlights of Singapore between flights.

Shorter layovers can be comfortably spent airside, with options including swimming pools, movie screenings, and quiet areas for work or rest. A wide range of dining outlets and shops make it easy to stretch your legs and refresh before your onward journey. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

At Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), eligible Singapore Airlines customers can access the Star Alliance Lounge before departing for Singapore. During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible customers may be invited to use the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status.

For most itineraries from Los Angeles to Osaka on a single Singapore Airlines ticket, we will check your baggage through to your final destination in Osaka. You can usually remain in transit at Singapore Changi Airport without collecting your bags. Your baggage tags and boarding passes at check-in will confirm your through check.

Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time, which is UTC-8, switching to UTC-7 during daylight saving time (roughly March to early November). Osaka follows Japan Standard Time at UTC+9 and does not observe daylight saving time. This means Osaka is typically 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles in winter and 16 hours ahead in summer.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality, length of stay, and purpose of travel. Before your trip, we recommend checking the latest entry regulations with the relevant embassy or consulate, and ensuring your passport has sufficient validity for travel to Japan and transit through Singapore.

For flights from Los Angeles to Osaka via Singapore, we recommend arriving at Los Angeles International Airport at least 3 hours before departure. This allows ample time for check-in, security screening, and reaching your departure gate in a calm and unhurried way.

Pack for varying conditions, with light layers for travel and aircraft cabins, and clothing suited to the season in Osaka. Comfortable footwear is useful for walking and public transport, and a compact umbrella or light jacket can be helpful. Always keep travel documents, medication, and key valuables in your cabin baggage.

On arrival at Kansai International Airport, you can reach central Osaka by dedicated airport trains, buses, or licensed taxis, as well as various private transfer options. Journey times and services differ by area, so we recommend checking current options before you travel or upon arrival at the airport information counters.