Travelling from Changi International Airport (SIN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Changi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 15 hours behind Singapore.
Take your pick of 80 weekly Changi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:20.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SIN to SFO flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to San Francisco (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with Singapore Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Changi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Singapore Airlines on this route.
Singapore Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SIN to SFO flights, with 76.86% of its services landing on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Changi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SIN and SFO include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Haneda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Changi International Airport (SIN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Changi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 6,914. A return plane ticket right now is R 11,163. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from SIN to SFO by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Changi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SIN to SFO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Changi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Changi International Airport (SIN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Changi International Airport, 68.95% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Changi International Airport from central Singapore, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Changi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SIN:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Changi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Changi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Changi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SIN to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
