Traveling from Los Angeles to Singapore: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Los Angeles. Explore your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Singapore.
Changi International Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are Singapore's primary gateways.
Hop on a direct Los Angeles to Singapore flight and you'll be traveling for an average of 17 hours 30 minutes.
Singapore's timezone is UTC+8, making Singapore 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
The most popular route for flights from Los Angeles to Singapore is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Changi International Airport (SIN). There are ten weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LAX to SIN is the 19:50 Singapore Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last scheduled departure is at 23:40 with Singapore Airlines.
To ensure you get on your Los Angeles to Singapore flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add an hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Singapore
Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Los Angeles to Singapore flights.
May is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Los Angeles to Singapore. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can get a direct flight from Los Angeles to Singapore taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Begin your trip at LAX and end it at Changi International Airport (SIN).
Singapore Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct Los Angeles to Singapore plane tickets from LAX.
We make it a breeze to book a Los Angeles to Singapore flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Located around 19 kilometers from the center of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Singapore, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81.05% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Arriving in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Changi International Airport (SIN) to central Singapore takes around 20 minutes by car. The center is roughly 18 kilometers away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Singapore. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SIN instead:
Follow your own route with a Changi International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Sixt or Green Motion and chase adventure across Singapore and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Changi International Airport around two weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Singapore flight.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
Central Singapore is about 14 kilometers from Seletar Airport (XSP). As soon as your flight from Los Angeles to Singapore has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the center will take you 1 hour 25 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near XSP. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Los Angeles to Singapore:
Best time to go to Singapore
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Singapore. April is the busiest month to travel to Singapore. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to Singapore tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Singapore, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Singapore around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Singapore
Start your Singapore trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Singapore, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios Singapore are attractions you won't want to skip in Singapore.
