San Francisco to Singapore (SFO–SIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SFO–SIN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Singapore Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 8,440 miles in approximately 16h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 14 | 359 | 16h05-16h25 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 789 | 16h25 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · SIN: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 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.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
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.
SFO–SIN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to SIN
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are connected by nonstop service from Singapore Airlines and United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to SIN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to SIN is about 16 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,440 miles (13,581 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xiamen Gaoqi, Taiwan Taoyuan and Ninoy Aquino. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.