New York to Singapore (JFK–SIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JFK–SIN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Singapore Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 9,533 miles in approximately 19h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 7 | 359 | 19h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Singapore from New York
| Metric | JFK→SIN | EWR→SIN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 19h 15m | 19h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 19% | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · SIN: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 AM (next day) in Singapore.
US passport holders enter Singapore visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Starting in 2024, all visitors must complete the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) online at eservices.ica.gov.sg within 3 days before arrival. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Changi Airport (SIN), immigration stamps your passport. Changi has 4 terminals and the Jewel complex, with a 40-meter indoor waterfall, shops, and gardens connecting Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
Singapore is a city-state of 5.9 million people on an island of 733 square kilometers. Hawker centres are the heart of Singapore's food culture: 114 centres serve dishes from $2 to $6 SGD. Chinatown's Maxwell Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat in the CBD, and Old Airport Road are the most popular. Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, and the ethnic quarters of Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam form the main tourist circuit. English is one of four official languages and is used in all government, business, and signage.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Singapore run about 18 hours 30 minutes on Singapore Airlines (one of the world's longest nonstop routes). Los Angeles to SIN runs about 17 hours 30 minutes on Singapore Airlines and United. San Francisco also has nonstop service. Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD), trading at roughly 1.34 SGD per $1. Card and contactless payments work everywhere. The EZ-Link card covers the MRT (6 lines, 187 stations), buses, and some retail purchases at SGD 1.09 to SGD 2.21 per MRT ride. Changi Airport's MRT station connects to the city center in 30 minutes for about SGD 2 ($1.50). Grab is the dominant ride-hailing app.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
MRT from T1/T2/T3 to City Hall takes about 30 minutes (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link card). Trains run from 5:31am to midnight. For Terminal 4, take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus to T2 first.
Taxis from arrivals cost S$20–35 to Orchard or Marina Bay, including airport surcharge (S$5) and possible peak surcharges. Grab is cheaper and very reliable in Singapore. Coach buses serve Johor Bahru (Malaysia) from the airport.
Equatorial climate with no true seasons, hot (26–33°C) and humid year-round. Changi is one of the most reliable airports in Asia for flight operations: thunderstorm cells are intense but brief, typically clearing within 1–2 hours. Most delays are weather-related and short.
Northeast monsoon (November–January) brings the most consistent rain, sometimes for days at a time. Haze from Indonesian forest fires (typically August–October) occasionally reduces visibility and triggers air quality warnings, but rarely grounds flights. Changi's operational efficiency means it handles weather disruptions better than most airports its size.
JFK–SIN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to SIN
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are connected by nonstop service from Singapore Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to SIN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to SIN is about 19 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 9,533 miles (15,341 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hong Kong, Guangzhou Baiyun and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).