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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightS$ 242
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Singapore

Flights from North America to Southeast Asia: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from North America to Southeast Asia 
puraviFlew with Singapore Airlines
EWR
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SIN
Dec 2025
Pay the extra for individual seats or for the front row seats. Food was okay.
RobertFlew with Philippine Airlines
HNL
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MNL
Jun 2025
Ensure your seat assignments are correct before accepting boarding passes!
selamatFlew with Singapore Airlines
LAX
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SIN
Dec 2024
Having comfortable clothing is the key for having a good trip and trying get some sleep.
DavidFlew with Singapore Airlines
JFK
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SIN
Feb 2025
Bring a mattress pad with you if you plan on sleeping in business class.
AnastasiaFlew with Air Canada
YVR
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BKK
Dec 2024
Bring food with you, the food is minimal and of poor quality.
Verified travelerFlew with Philippine Airlines
LAX
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MNL
Oct 2024
Do not do overweight on baggage. It's only 25 kg per luggage
Verified travelerFlew with Singapore Airlines
SEA
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SIN
Aug 2024
If you need special meals book them early
CocoFlew with Singapore Airlines
EWR
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SIN
May 2024
please dress comfortable ... even if you have to put on your pj , bring your favorite snacks wear compression socks
Verified travelerFlew with Philippine Airlines
SFO
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MNL
May 2024
check in online be there early and complete etravel before going to counter
RamilFlew with Philippine Airlines
YVR
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MNL
Mar 2024
Download all your music ang movies to be entertains and your own headset. Pal headset not working in my seat.
AjayFlew with Singapore Airlines
LAX
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SIN
Dec 2023
Although the flight is listed as 17 1/2 hours, actual flight time was only 16 1/2. Bring a sleep mask to ensure you rest during your flight - it helps reduce so e of the flight time and helps you arrive more refreshed.
Verified travelerFlew with Singapore Airlines
SFO
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SIN
Jan 2024
The Singapore Changi airport if huge. After getting of the aircraft, the walk to immigration control was long. Once you get to the control area, the process was quick and easy.
RobertFlew with Philippine Airlines
YYZ
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MNL
Feb 2024
If you fly business class Fly on A350 as it has updated interior. Avoid the 777 as it is very dated and is a glorified premium economy by today’s standards

FAQs for booking flights from North America to Southeast Asia

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from North America to Southeast Asia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from North America to Southeast Asia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from North America to Southeast Asia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from North America to Southeast Asia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from North America to Southeast Asia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from North America to Southeast Asia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from North America to Southeast Asia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from North America to Southeast Asia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Southeast Asia?

    North America and Southeast Asia are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Philippine Airlines (50 flights per week), Singapore Airlines (43 flights per week), and United Airlines (28 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in Southeast Asia?

    There are 22 airports in Southeast Asia. The busiest airport is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), with 17% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Southeast Asia?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Southeast Asia is Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL), with an average flight price of S$ 228.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Southeast Asia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Southeast Asia is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as S$ 1,098. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, when return prices are S$ 1,366 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Southeast Asia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Southeast Asia is generally at night, when retur flights cost S$ 1,308 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Southeast Asia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is S$ 1,308.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Southeast Asia?

    The cheapest ticket to Southeast Asia from North America found in the last 72 hours was to Manila, at S$ 280 return. The most popular route is Newark Airport (EWR) to Singapore (SIN) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was S$ 1,589.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from North America to Southeast Asia?

    The cheapest month for flights from North America to Southeast Asia is August, when tickets cost S$ 1,149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is S$ 2,145 and S$ 2,066 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from North America to Southeast Asia?

    To get a below-average price on a flight from North America to Southeast Asia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Southeast Asia?

    From North America, there are direct flights to Southeast Asia from 7 cities. The city with the most direct flights is San Francisco, with 53 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Southeast Asia are there each day?

    There are around 22 direct flights from within North America to Southeast Asia every day. Most flights (52%) depart at night.

  • How many direct flights to Southeast Asia are there each week?

    Each week there are around 153 direct flights from within North America to Southeast Asia. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Southeast Asia?

    An average direct flight from North America to Southeast Asia takes 23h 38m, covering a distance of 23880 km. The shortest route is Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) to Singapore (SIN) with an average flight time of 15h 25m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Southeast Asia each week?

    There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Southeast Asia. Instead, there are 153 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from San Francisco.

  • What is the most popular destination in Southeast Asia?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Singapore (100% of total searches to Southeast Asia).

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from North America to Southeast Asia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from North America to Southeast Asia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1439 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.8Food
Airline reviews

Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

10.0 ExcellentDulcie, Jan 2026
HKG - SIN
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Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

First time flying with Singapore airlines and I’ll give them two thumbs up 👍 👍

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

No frills airline with minimal leg room and no entertainment

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

We flew economy light. We did not want to check bags and we had free 1 bag, but just had back packs with small personal item. Try as we may could only get bags down to 17lbs each. So we put 2 lbs from one bag into other and checked it. I think if someone has a checked bag allowance and chose not to use it , it would benefit both parties to bump carry on weight up to the next level of 22lbs or 10kgs. Just a thought.

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

The crew, pilots and flight attendants were all amazing. What could be better is reinforcing that seats cannot be reclined at departure and landing. I had a person seated in front of me who had her seat all the way inclined, including during take-off - after the crew asked her to seat upright. Cathay Pacific should reinforce this safety request and perhaps penalize those who don't follow it. I felt very unsafe with this person limiting my space and perhaps putting my life in danger in the "unlikely" case of an emergency.

Given the Business class airfare, the food variety and quality both were substandard. The crew was not interested to serve other choices and work hard to provide alternatives. Very disappointing food service.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

I wish there were more bathrooms available on these larger carriers.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Crew on this flight dedicate their business class service to their high priority members. They would get priority service even the seats are behind me, and meals priority service and orders. I get the left over choices. I refused to eat because I felt discriminated, never booking this airline.

Mean flight attendant. I wanted to reuse my plastic cup, but he (Matthew) said he can't for safety. I then said "I don't want water then" and he poured me a glass. I hope Matthew gets herpes and spends the rest of his life poor, lonely, and homeless.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

Excellent all round, first time flying United. App is very helpful.

My husband and I recently had an unfortunate experience with Lufthansa. At the Philadelphia International airport, the ground staff refused to board us because we didn’t have a current visa stamped on our passports for Frankfurt. We completely understand that this was our mistake. we should have double-checked the visa requirements before our trip. However, the issue that upset us most was how the situation was handled by the staff. They told us they would mark it as “boarding denied due to visa issue”, but instead they recorded it as “no show”. Because of that incorrect entry, our return flight was automatically cancelled as well, which caused additional stress and expense. Mistakes can happen, but we expected more transparency and accuracy from a reputed airline like Lufthansa. It would have made a big difference if the staff had been more careful and considerate in documenting the situation correctly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

The flight got cancelled so I don’t know why or what happened. We waited around and didn’t know until so late and they couldn’t really help with anything but had us call the airlines.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

The woman gate agent in Phoenix was none too sympathetic about my check-in process as I am relatively new with using apps. I almost did not get on because she said I did not check-in. I thought I had via Kayak where I purchased a very expensive ticket. Lesson learned but to be told I may not get on as a matter of factly was difficult to hear.

Good. No issues except a slight delay. Crew came in late.

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

My JetBlue experience was nice. The flights ran on time, the aircraft was clean and comfortable, and the flight attendants were attentive. My only issue, which is isolated to the low-cost (budget) option at JetBlue, is that the check in process makes the user feel that they have to buy their seats. The seats offered for purchase are upgrades from the budget seats you get (which are essentially the last seats remaining). The interface should not make it feel like you must purchase a seat.

I especially liked the lead crew officer. His boarding and safety announcements were made with a bit of novelty and humor. The flight also left the gate 10 minutes early and we landed about 20 minutes early… It was a delightful flight…

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

Seats were not too comfortable; it was impossible to locate the underseat power outlet.

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

Loved the leg room and tvs screens on the seats and free WiFi. Wish the price was lower and could save by rebooking

The international flights (interior space) is ridiculously small. The aisle way is similar to a discount domestic shuttle. Same applies to the intercontinental flights. The luggage storage space is also incredibly small. The entire experience is rough on a traveler and you pay with your hide and body for not flying let’s say an American or Delta type airline.

3 hr delay at the gate while they were doing maintenance. Next time, do not board passengers while maintenance is being performed

I did the posting for 45 years. I just retired. I’m the only seat in the plane but didn’t have any phone. It has to be mine so imagine seeing 13 hours on the flat seat with a belt that didn’t close all the rest was OK.

The WiFi was down the whole flight, a flight that had no on board of any kind

It would have been better if it wasn’t cancelled

I had no communication, receipt etc from Air Canada until hours before flight

My entertainment system was very jittery. Of course no food unless you pay, and even then choices are very limited. I got a free beer, though.

Enjoyed the flights with Air Canada. Friendly, courteous staff and flight crew - kept us informed and efficiently got us boarded and to destination on time. Seats were reasonably comfortable and good room in the overhead spaces.

I think overall both Air Canada and Air New Zealand did a good job the their flights. It is nice to have movies, music, podcasts etc to watch for the long flights. Just wish the seats were wider and had a foot rest to change my leg positions during the trips.

Terrible food, unprofessional flight attendants, and an uncomfortable seat. The food they provided was the worst I have ever had since I flew. They were worse than any cheap food you can get at convenience stores. A flight attendant talked to me in an insulting and demanding manner. If she wanted to say something, she should have said it professionally and kindly. No flight attendants served any drinks or snacks. If I needed a drink or snacks, I had to get up from my seat and go to the airplane's back area and serve myself. What were the flight attendants doing during their work shifts? A man sitting in front of me fully extended his chair to the back, so I had virtually no space to eat with reasonable comfort. Many people were so inconsiderate of others and fully extended their chairs to the back that they did not have enough space to eat. Flight attendants ignored these situations and never bothered to tell passengers to return their chairs to upright positions during the mealtime. I want to be comfortable and don't care if others feel uncomfortable because of me. Those were the dominant thoughts of people in that airplane. I paid more than $2000.00 for this terrible experience.

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