Flying from New York to Singapore: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from New York to Singapore. Check out your options for departing New York from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Step off your plane in Singapore at Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
Take a direct New York to Singapore flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 19 hours.
Singapore's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Singapore 12 hours ahead of New York.
With seven flights a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Changi International Airport (SIN) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from New York to Singapore with Singapore Airlines at 22:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from JFK to SIN is with Singapore Airlines at 23:40.
Give yourself enough time to make your New York to Singapore flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of an international departure is wise.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Singapore
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The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from New York to Singapore is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can catch a direct flight from New York to Singapore taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Begin your journey at JFK and land at Changi International Airport (SIN).
Singapore Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct New York to Singapore plane tickets leaving from JFK.
We make it easy to book a New York to Singapore flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from New York to Singapore? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Rather fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from New York to Singapore, seamlessly connecting you to Changi International Airport (SIN).
From EWR, you can lock in a direct New York to Singapore plane ticket with Singapore Airlines.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your New York to Singapore flight, here's where you can stop when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can reach EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your flight from New York to Singapore:
73.3% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early New York to Singapore flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
The distance from Changi International Airport (SIN) to central Singapore is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Singapore. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SIN instead:
Pick up a Changi International Airport rental car and explore Singapore and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Sixt and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Changi International Airport around two weeks ahead of your New York to Singapore flight.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
Once your flight from New York to Singapore has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Singapore is roughly 14 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP).
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 25 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to XSP. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from New York to Singapore:
Best time to go to Singapore
April is the busiest month for flights from New York to Singapore. To escape the crowds, go to Singapore in February.
Book a New York to Singapore ticket departing in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Singapore to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap flights from New York to Singapore in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
More about Singapore
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Singapore right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from New York to Singapore:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios Singapore are top attractions which should be on any good Singapore itinerary.