Travelling from New York to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in New York. Explore your options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) when reserving your flight from New York to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
The average time for a direct New York to Singapore Changi Airport flight is 19 hours 5 minutes.
Singapore is 13 hours ahead of New York. Singapore Changi Airport is located in Singapore, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights a week between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). This is the most popular route, with Singapore Airlines offering a 10:15pm departure from JFK to SIN.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to SIN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can find a direct flight from New York to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) out of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Singapore Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from New York to Singapore Changi Airport jetting out of JFK.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between JFK and SIN is Singapore Airlines.
Singapore Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 84.75% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from New York to SIN with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JFK and SIN include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Singapore Changi Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
73% of flights that take off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on time.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) plane ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Decide if leaving from EWR is a better fit for your trip.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to SIN are available with Singapore Airlines.
On the EWR to SIN route, Singapore Airlines is the preferred choice for many passengers.
With 76.27% of its services arriving as scheduled, Singapore Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport.
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Singapore Changi Airport, check out these options when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to SIN flight, stay in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Singapore Changi Airport flight:
Flights that take off from LGA touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Have a late flight from New York to Singapore Changi Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SIN and hit the lights earlier:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your New York to Singapore Changi Airport flight.
Getting from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to central Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Singapore. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Currently, 376 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Singapore Changi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 698 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from New York to SIN by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on New York to Singapore Changi Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). February is when most people visit Singapore. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in December.
Book a New York to SIN plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Singapore to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Singapore Changi Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Singapore
After booking your flight from New York to Singapore Changi Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Singapore:
Your Singapore trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Sands Hotel Infinity Pool and Gardens by the Bay.