Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
✈️ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Singapore
Compare San Francisco – Singapore fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 13,580 km and takes around 17 h 00 min nonstop (most flights stop once).
📏 Distance13,580 km (8,438 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 17 h 00 min nonstop – most trips need one stop
🕒 Time differenceSingapore is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco
🛫 AirportsSFO → SIN
🌞 Best time to visit Singapore
Best: February to April – usually the driest, sunniest stretch, ideal for outdoor sightseeing.
Shoulder season: May to October – hot with short afternoon storms, plus festivals and the Great Singapore Sale atmosphere around mid-year.
Weather by month in Singapore
- 30°Jan🌧
- 31°Feb⛅
- 32°Mar🌧
- 32°Apr🌧
- 32°May🌧
- 31°Jun⛅
- 31°Jul⛅
- 31°Aug🌧
- 31°Sep⛅
- 31°Oct🌧
- 31°Nov🌧
- 30°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Eat at a hawker centre – Grab a plastic stool and feast on chicken rice, laksa and satay at a buzzing open-air food court.
- Gardens by the Bay at night – Watch the giant Supertrees glow and pulse with light and music after dark.
- Walk the Southern Ridges – Follow elevated walkways and the wave-shaped Henderson Bridge through treetop jungle.
- Explore Little India – Wander past flower-garland stalls, spice shops and the colourful Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackBring an empty bottle
Pass security with an empty water bottle and fill it at the airport fountains instead of buying overpriced water.
Flights hackSearch one-way tickets on two airlines
Two one-way fares on different airlines are often cheaper than one return – and give you more freedom to change plans.
San Francisco to Singapore flights: questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Singapore?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Singapore takes about 17 h 00 min for the 13,580 km (8,438 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.
How far is Singapore from San Francisco?
Singapore is about 13,580 km (8,438 miles) from San Francisco as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Singapore?
Right now Singapore is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Singapore?
Fares are usually lower outside the peak season. Good-value time to go: May to October – hot with short afternoon storms, plus festivals and the Great Singapore Sale atmosphere around mid-year.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Singapore?
From San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). In Singapore: Singapore Changi (SIN).
Do I need a visa for Singapore?
It depends on your passport – see our Singapore visa & entry guide.
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