Singapore Airlines separates their baggage policies/ fees into two categories: by weight (for most routes) and by piece (for all routes to/from the U.S.). This is an important concept to be aware of when attempting to calculate your baggage expenses.
If you’re on a “by weight” route, it’s nice that Singapore Airlines calculates excess weight fees per kg vs. one hefty fee for any amount overweight.
Singapore Airlines Carry-On Allowance
1 personal item: FREE
Standard carry-on bags:
- Economy and Premium Economy: 1 FREE (up to 15 pounds/7 kg)
- Business and First Class: 2 FREE (up to 15 pounds/7 kg each)
Size Restrictions:
- Personal: 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
- Standard: 45 inches (115 cm) max linear dimensions
Lap Infant Carry-On Policy
- The combined weight of the infant food, breast milk and amenities you may bring on board should not exceed 13.2 pounds (6 kg). This is in addition to your 15.4 pounds (7 kg) free cabin baggage allowance if traveling from Singapore. For other departure points, the airline recommends you get in touch to check country-specific restrictions.
Stroller Check Policy
- Passengers may carry onboard a lightweight collapsible stroller if it meets certain requirements and this would count towards your carry-on allowance. Strollers can also be checked into the hold and this would not count towards your baggage allowance.
Singapore Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance
An individual piece of checked baggage must not exceed 158 cm (62 inches).
Weight Concept (all flights except to/from the U.S.)
- Economy Class (tier based)
- Flexi: 77 pounds (30 kg)
- Standard: 66 pounds (30 kg)
- Lite: 66 pounds (25 kg)
- Premium Economy: 77 pounds (35 kg)
- Business: 88 pounds (40 kg)
- Suites & First: 110 pounds (50 kg)
An individual piece may not exceed 70 pounds (32 kg).
Piece Concept (to/from the U.S.)
- Economy: 2 pieces (up to 50 pounds/23 kg)
- Premium Economy: 2 pieces (up to 50 pounds/23 kg)
- Business: 2 pieces (up to 70 pounds/32 kg)
- Suites & First: 2 pieces (up to 70 pounds/32 kg)
Additional / Excess Baggage Fees
Additional and excess baggage charges are based on the following band definitions:
Band 1
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Band 2
China, Hong Kong SAR- China, Taiwan – China, Mongolia, South Asia Subcontinent (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Russia (in Asia), Japan, Korea, Middle East
Band 3
Australia, New Zealand, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Timor Leste
Band 4
Africa, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain. Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Russia (in Europe)
Band 5
Copenhagen-Rome, Barcelona-Milan
Fees for pre-purchased baggage online (up to 48 hours before the flight)
Weight Concept (all flights except to/from USA)
| From/to (per kilogram) | Singapore | Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 | |
| Singapore | | $6/kg | $12/kg | $17/kg | $21/kg | |
| Band 1 | $6/kg | $12/kg | $18/kg | $23/kg | $27/kg | |
| Band 2 | $12/kg | $18 /kg | $23/kg | $28/kg | $33/kg | |
| Band 3 | $17/kg | $23/kg | $28/kg | $33/kg | $38/kg | |
| Band 4 | $21/kg | $27/kg | $33/kg | $38/kg | $42/kg | |
| Sector specific | |
| Band 5 | $5/kg |
For flights not travelling to/from the United States, passengers can pre-purchase additional baggage in blocks of 11 pounds (5 kg) up to a maximum of 220 pounds (100 kg).
Piece Concept (to/from USA)
| Between USA and | Other Itineraries |
Additional piece of baggage
(all classes)
| Band 1
$120 | SIN – Band 3
$40 |
|---|
Band 2
$160 | Band 5
$40 |
Band 3
$200 | Others
$120
|
Band 4
$280 |
Overweight charge 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg)
| Band 1
$80 | SIN – Band 3
$40 |
Band 2
$100 | Band 5
$40 |
Band 3
$140 | Others
$80
|
Band 4
$180 |
Oversized charge (exceeding exceed 62 inches (158 cm)
| Band 1
$80 | SIN – Band 3
$40 |
Band 2
$100 | Band 5
$40 |
Band 3
$140 | Others
$80
|
Band 4
$180 |
For flights travelling to/from the United States, passengers can purchase up to 2 additional bags.
Fees for pre-purchased baggage online (between 48 hours and six hours before flight departure)
| From/to (per kilogram) | Singapore | Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 | |
| Singapore | | $8/kg | $14/kg | $20/kg | $26/kg | |
| Band 1 | $8/kg | $15/kg | $21/kg | $27/kg | $33/kg | |
| Band 2 | $14/kg | $21/kg | $27/kg | $34/kg | $39/kg | |
| Band 3 | $20/kg | $27/kg | $34/kg | $40/kg | $45/kg | |
| Band 4 | $26/kg | $33/kg | $39/kg | $45/kg | $51/kg | |
| Sector specific | |
| Band 5 | $6/kg |
Piece Concept (to/from USA)
| Between USA and | Other Itineraries |
Additional piece of baggage
(all classes) | Band 1
$135 | SIN – Band 3
$45 |
|---|
Band 2
$180 | Band 5
$45 |
Band 3
$225 | Others
$135
|
Band 4
$315 |
Overweight charge 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg)
| Band 1
$90 | SIN – Band 3
$45 |
Band 2
$113 | Band 5
$45 |
Band 3
$158 | Others
$90
|
Band 4
$203 |
Oversized charge (exceeding exceed 62 inches (158 cm)
| Band 1
$90 | SIN – Band 3
$45 |
Band 2
$113 | Band 5
$45 |
Band 3
$158 | Others
$90
|
Band 4
$203 |
Fees for baggage purchased at the airport
Weight Concept (all flights except to/from USA)
| From/to (per kilogram) | Singapore | Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 |
| Singapore | | $8/kg | $15/kg | $22/kg | $28/kg |
| Band 1 | $8/kg | $16/kg | $23/kg | $30/kg | $36/kg |
| Band 2 | $15/kg | $23/kg | $30/kg | $37/kg | $43/kg |
| Band 3 | $22/kg | $30/kg | $37/kg | $44/kg | $50/kg |
| Band 4 | $28/kg | $36/kg | $43/kg | $50/kg | $56/kg |
| Sector specific |
| Band 5 | $6/kg |
Piece Concept (to/from USA)
| Between USA and | Other Itineraries |
Additional piece of baggage
(all classes) | Band 1
$150 | SIN – Band 3
$50 |
|---|
Band 2
$200 | Band 5
$50 |
Band 3
$250 | Others
$150
|
Band 4
$350 |
Overweight charge 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg)
| Band 1
$100 | SIN – Band 3
$50 |
Band 2
$125 | Band 5
$50 |
Band 3
$175 | Others
$100
|
Band 4
$225 |
Oversized charge (exceeding exceed 62 inches (158 cm)
| Band 1
$100 | SIN – Band 3
$50 |
Band 2
$125 | Band 5
$50 |
Band 3
$175 | Others
$100
|
Band 4
$225 |
The overweight charge and oversized charge are not applicable on additional pieces of baggage checked in.
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Singapore Airlines’ policy here.
Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?
Singapore Airlines does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay for luggage online or via the mobile app up to 48 hours before the flight departure.
Here are the ways you can pre-pay:
Credit Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Fees
You can be reimbursed for your checked bag fees on Singapore Airlines by using one of the cards below:
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card - This no annual fee card comes with a 20,000 bonus mile offer after spending $500 in the first 3 months. When you use your card for travel purchases (e.g. baggage fees), use your miles to pay off all, or part of, your statement balance! We've highlighted 30+ benefits of the card. |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card - The "big brother" card to the VentureOne with a 60,000 bonus miles when you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. This card is full of benefits and perks and you can redeem your miles on travel (flights, hotels, even paying for baggage fees etc) or transfer your miles to over 15+ travel loyalty programs. |
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card - The newest card in the Capital One lineup with a welcome offer of 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening. Not only does the card come with up to $300 in statement credits when booking through Capital One Travel, you'll also get get 10,000 bonus miles (equal to $100 towards travel) every year, starting on your first anniversary.
Earn unlimited 10x miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 5x miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel, plus unlimited 2x miles on all other purchases. |
Exclusions & Waivers
Weight Concept
PPS Club Members: “Extra 100%” (allowed double the standard baggage weight)
- Suites and First: 220 pounds (100 kg) total
- Business: 176 pounds (80 kg) total
- Premium Economy: 154 pounds (70 kg) total
- Economy:
- Flexi: 143 pounds (60 kg) total
- Standard: 132 pounds (60 kg) total
- Lite: 132 pounds (50 kg) total
KrisFlyer Elite Gold / Star Alliance Gold members: additional 44 pounds (20 kg) per passenger
Piece Concept
PPS Club Members: “Extra 100%”
KrisFlyer Elite Gold / Star Alliance Gold members: additional 1 piece of checked luggage included
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