Flights to Singapore land at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) — voted the best airport in the world for 12 years running — with direct flights from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Dubai and across Asia, and return fares from around $450 from Perth, $550 from the Australian east coast, £500 from London and US$180 from Hong Kong.Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier, with the most frequencies and the best Business class on the long-haul routes. Qantas flies direct to Singapore from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, with onward codeshares across Asia and Europe. Emirates flies direct to Singapore from Dubai, with onward connections across Asia and a direct Singapore to Melbourne route. Scoot and Jetstar are the low-cost carriers, with cheap fares from Australia, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Tokyo. This guide answers 'flights to Singapore' end to end, with the routes, the flight times, the fare buckets, the airlines, the cabin classes, the cheapest months, the stopover, and everything you need to book the rest of your Singapore trip — flights, hotels, car rentals, eSIMs, bikes and Singapore GetYourGuide tours.
Singapore is a stopover hub as much as a destination, and a free stopover of 24 to 96 hours is a common way to break a long Europe to Australia or Europe to Asia trip. Singapore Airlines and Qantas both offer free stopover programs, with a free city tour, a discounted hotel and a discounted attractions pass for transit passengers. Changi Airport itself is a destination, with the Jewel indoor waterfall, a rooftop pool, a butterfly garden, free cinemas and a free city tour for transit passengers. The city is a 30-minute MRT ride from the airport, and the MRT costs around SGD 2, with trains every few minutes. This guide walks through the airlines, the routes, the fare buckets and the practical details, then covers all the onward bookings for your Singapore trip. Use the search above to see the live fares and the cheapest day to fly.
Flights to Singapore: The Routes
The shortest flight from Australia to Singapore is from Perth (~5h 30m), and the cheapest return fares are also from Perth (~$450). From the east coast of Australia, the direct flight takes around 8 hours, with fares from $550. From London, the direct flight takes around 13 hours, with fares from £500. From Dubai, the direct flight takes around 7 hours, with fares from AED 1,800. From Hong Kong, the direct flight takes around 4 hours, with fares from US$180.
Flights to Singapore Fast Facts
Main airport
Singapore Changi (SIN)
Airlines
Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Emirates, Scoot, Jetstar
Shortest flight from Australia
~5h 30m (Perth)
Return fare from Australia
~$450 (Perth)
Return fare from UK
~£500
Cheapest month
February & March
Time zone
UTC+8 (SGT)
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Best airport in the world
Changi (12 years running)
Which Airlines Fly to Singapore?
Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier, with the most frequencies and the best Business class on the long-haul routes, including the direct London to Singapore, Manchester to Singapore, New York to Singapore and the direct Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to Singapore routes. Qantas flies direct to Singapore from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, with onward codeshares across Asia and Europe. Emirates flies direct to Singapore from Dubai, with onward connections across Asia and a direct Singapore to Melbourne route.
Scoot (the Singapore Airlines low-cost arm) and Jetstar are the low-cost carriers, with cheap fares from Australia, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Tokyo. Cathay Pacific flies direct from Hong Kong, and Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia connect through Kuala Lumpur. All flights land at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), the main international gateway to Singapore, and one of the best airports in the world.
How Much is a Flight to Singapore?
Economy fares
A return Economy ticket to Singapore starts at around $450 to $750 from Perth (the cheapest Australian route), $550 to $900 from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, and $950 to $1,400 from Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart or Darwin (with a connection). The cheapest fares are usually 6 to 8 weeks ahead, outside the school holidays, and the cheapest fare bucket is on the low-cost carriers (Scoot, Jetstar) or the 'Red e-Deal' bucket on Qantas.
Business class fares
Business class on the Singapore routes costs from around $2,500 to $4,500 return, with a lie-flat seat, a full meal and drinks service, a larger baggage allowance and lounge access at the origin airport and Changi. Singapore Airlines Business class is the benchmark for the industry, and the fare earns more frequent flyer points and status credits than Economy. Premium Economy is also available on some routes.
Frequent flyers earn points on every route to Singapore, with the earn rate depending on the fare bucket and your tier. A typical Economy 'Flex' fare earns around 30 to 50 Status Credits and around 1,500 to 3,000 Points one-way on Qantas or Singapore Airlines, while a Business class fare earns more. Frequent flyers can also redeem Points on the route, with a one-way Classic Reward starting at around 35,000 to 50,000 Points in Economy and 70,000 to 100,000 Points in Business, depending on the season and the route.
The Airport: Singapore Changi (SIN)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) has been voted the best airport in the world for 12 years running, with four terminals connected by the free Skytrain, the Jewel indoor waterfall and indoor rainforest, a rooftop pool (at Terminal 1), a butterfly garden (at Terminal 3), free cinemas, free city tours for transit passengers, and a full range of shops, restaurants and lounges. The airport is around 20 minutes from the city by MRT, taxi or Grab, and the MRT from Changi to the city takes around 30 minutes and costs around SGD 2, with trains every few minutes.
~30m
MRT to the city
~SGD 2
MRT fare
4 terminals
Connected by Skytrain
When to Fly to Singapore
Feb–Apr
Dry season, best weather
Feb & Mar
Cheapest fares
Sep
Grand Prix (peak fares)
The cheapest month to fly to Singapore is usually February or March, in the monsoon shoulder and outside the school holidays, with return fares from around $450 to $650 from Perth and $550 to $750 from the east coast of Australia. May, June and November are shoulder-season bargains, with fares in the $550 to $850 range and the weather already improving. The peak fares are in the Australian and New Zealand summer school holidays (December and January) and the Singapore Grand Prix (late September), when return fares climb to $900 to $1,500. Singapore is a year-round destination, with a warm, humid tropical climate and a wet season from November to January, but the wet season is mostly short, sharp showers, not all-day rain. Book 6 to 8 weeks ahead for the cheapest fares, whatever the season.
Tips for the Singapore Flight
- Singapore Changi (SIN) is the main airport, with four terminals connected by the free Skytrain and the Jewel indoor waterfall
- Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier, with the most frequencies and the best Business class on the long-haul routes
- Qantas flies direct to Singapore from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, with onward codeshares across Asia and Europe
- Emirates flies direct to Singapore from Dubai, with onward connections across Asia and a direct Singapore to Melbourne route
- Scoot and Jetstar are the low-cost carriers, with cheap fares from Australia, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Tokyo
- The cheapest month to fly to Singapore is usually February or March, in the monsoon shoulder and outside the school holidays
- Book Qantas or Singapore Airlines at least 6 to 8 weeks ahead for the cheapest fares, whatever the season
- Changi Airport has a free city tour for transit passengers, a rooftop pool, a butterfly garden and free cinemas
- The MRT from Changi to the city takes around 30 minutes and costs around SGD 2, with trains every few minutes
- Singapore is a stopover hub, so a free stopover of 24 to 96 hours is a common way to break a long Europe to Australia trip
- Singapore has no tipping culture, a 10% service charge is usually included, and the GST is 9%
- Tap water is safe to drink everywhere, and the hawker centres serve some of the best and cheapest food in the world
Singapore in Pictures
A preview of the Singapore trip — the skyline at blue hour with Marina Bay Sands, the Gardens by the Bay Supertree Grove at night, a hawker centre with chicken rice, satay and chili crab, and Chinatown at golden hour.
Flights to Singapore
Search live fares to Singapore Changi from Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Scoot, Jetstar and more, with real-time availability and the cheapest day to fly. Compare the direct flights with the connecting routings.
Singapore Hotels
Book a hotel in Marina Bay, Sentosa Island, Chinatown or Kampong Glam — from the Marina Bay Sands to budget hostels, with the best locations for a first trip and a stopover alike.
Book Singapore HotelsSingapore Car Rentals
Book a car in Singapore — the easiest way to explore the city and the nearby Johor Bahru across the causeway, with pick-up at Changi Airport or in the city. Note that Singapore drives on the left and has an Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) toll system.
Singapore eSIM
Install a Singapore eSIM before you fly so you have data and messaging the moment you land at Changi — no airport SIM queue and no roaming charges on the way to the city. Coverage is excellent across the island, on 4G and 5G networks.
Get a Singapore eSIMRent a Bike in Singapore
See Singapore the local way — ride the East Coast Park connector, the Marina Bay loop, or the Pulau Ubin jungle trails. Pack grippy shoes, sunscreen and a water bottle for the humidity, and book a bike online ahead of time.
Rent a Bike in SingaporeSingapore Tours & Experiences
Once you land at Changi, Singapore opens up like a postcard. Walk the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, the Gardens by the Bay Supertrees and the Cloud Forest dome, eat your way through the Maxwell and Lau Pa Sat hawker centres, take a bumboat down the Singapore River, visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown, shop Orchard Road, ride the Singapore Flyer, and take a day trip to Sentosa Island, Universal Studios or the Pulau Ubin jungle. Browse and book top-rated Singapore experiences below, all with free cancellation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight to Singapore?
The flight to Singapore depends on where you fly from. From Perth, the direct flight to Singapore takes around 5h 30m — the shortest route from Australia. From Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, the direct flight takes around 8 hours. From Auckland, the direct flight takes around 10h 30m. From London, the direct flight takes around 13 hours (Singapore Airlines and British Airways both fly the route non-stop). From Dubai, the direct flight takes around 7 hours (Emirates and Singapore Airlines both fly the route). From Hong Kong, the direct flight takes around 4 hours. All flights land at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), the main international gateway to Singapore and one of the best airports in the world.
How much is a flight to Singapore?
A return flight to Singapore starts at around $450 to $750 from Perth (the cheapest Australian route), $550 to $900 from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, and $950 to $1,400 from Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart or Darwin (with a connection). From Auckland, a return flight starts at around NZ$900 to $1,400. From London, a return flight starts at around £500 to £900. From Dubai, a return flight starts at around AED 1,800 to 3,200. From Hong Kong, a return flight starts at around US$180 to $400. The cheapest fares are usually 6 to 8 weeks ahead, outside the school holidays, and the cheapest fare bucket is on the low-cost carriers (Scoot, Jetstar) or the 'Red e-Deal' bucket on Qantas.
Which airlines fly to Singapore?
Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier, with the most frequencies and the best Business class on the long-haul routes, including the direct London to Singapore, Manchester to Singapore, New York to Singapore and the direct Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to Singapore routes. Qantas flies direct to Singapore from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, with onward codeshares across Asia and Europe. Emirates flies direct to Singapore from Dubai, with onward connections across Asia and a direct Singapore to Melbourne route. Scoot (the Singapore Airlines low-cost arm) and Jetstar are the low-cost carriers, with cheap fares from Australia, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Tokyo. Cathay Pacific flies direct from Hong Kong, and Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia connect through Kuala Lumpur.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Singapore?
The cheapest month to fly to Singapore is usually February or March, in the monsoon shoulder and outside the Australian, New Zealand and Singapore school holidays, with return fares from around $450 to $650 from Perth and $550 to $750 from the east coast of Australia. May, June and November are shoulder-season bargains, with fares in the $550 to $850 range and the weather already improving. The peak fares are in the Australian and New Zealand summer school holidays (December and January) and the Singapore Grand Prix (late September), when return fares climb to $900 to $1,500. Book 6 to 8 weeks ahead for the cheapest fares, whatever the season.
Does Qantas fly direct to Singapore?
Yes, Qantas flies direct to Singapore Changi (SIN) from Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE) and Perth (PER), with non-stop flight times of around 8 hours from the east coast and 5h 30m from Perth. Qantas uses the Airbus A330 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Singapore routes, with Economy, Premium Economy and Business class cabins, and the direct Qantas flights all land at Changi Terminal 1 or Terminal 3. Qantas also codeshares with Singapore Airlines and Emirates, so you can book a Qantas flight number on a Singapore Airlines or Emirates aircraft for onward connections across Asia and Europe.
Is Singapore a good stopover?
Yes, Singapore is one of the best stopover cities in the world, and a free stopover of 24 to 96 hours is a common way to break a long Europe to Australia or Europe to Asia trip. Singapore Airlines and Qantas both offer free stopover programs, with a free city tour, a discounted hotel and a discounted attractions pass for transit passengers. Changi Airport itself is a destination, with the Jewel indoor waterfall, a rooftop pool, a butterfly garden, free cinemas and a free city tour for transit passengers. Most travellers stop for one to three nights, which is enough to see the Marina Bay Sands light show, the Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown and a hawker centre, and to eat a chili crab.
What is the best airport in Singapore?
Singapore has one main international airport — Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) — and it has been voted the best airport in the world for 12 years running. Changi has four terminals connected by the free Skytrain, the Jewel indoor waterfall and indoor rainforest, a rooftop pool (at Terminal 1), a butterfly garden (at Terminal 3), free cinemas, free city tours for transit passengers, and a full range of shops, restaurants and lounges. The airport is around 20 minutes from the city by MRT, taxi or Grab, and the MRT from Changi to the city takes around 30 minutes and costs around SGD 2, with trains every few minutes. There is no second international airport in Singapore.
Do I need a visa for Singapore?
Most travellers do not need a visa for Singapore for stays of up to 30 or 90 days, depending on the passport. Australian, New Zealand, UK, US, Canadian and EU passport holders get a 90-day visa-free stay on arrival; most other passports get 30 days. You do need a passport with at least six months' validity and a confirmed onward ticket. Singapore introduced the Singapore Arrival Card in 2024, a digital arrival card that you fill in online up to 3 days before you arrive, and which is free. Check the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority website for the latest rules for your passport before you book.
Book Your Singapore Trip
Flights to Singapore land at Changi, the best airport in the world, with direct flights from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Dubai and across Asia, and fares from around $450 from Perth. Once you know your Singapore week, the rest is one batch of bookings: the flight to Changi, a hotel in Marina Bay or Chinatown, a Singapore car rental, a Singapore eSIM and any Singapore tours you want to lock in ahead. Start below.