Singapore to Miami
Nov 21, 2015, 5:31 pm
#1
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Singapore to Miami
I was hoping to get some advice on arranging a flight from Singapore to Miami.
I would like to fly SQ most of the way, which probably means to the USA, then connecting a flight internally. I would also like to stop over for a few days at Los Angeles on the way back.
Based on the internal flights, these are very long, especially on United, which is the only *A carrier. If I flew Singapore - LAX, I would either have to catch a red-eye or stay overnight for the next flight to Miami.
The only direct flight I can find is on American Airlines, which does not accrue miles.
Does anyone else have any suggestions, based on their experience?
Thank you!
I would like to fly SQ most of the way, which probably means to the USA, then connecting a flight internally. I would also like to stop over for a few days at Los Angeles on the way back.
Based on the internal flights, these are very long, especially on United, which is the only *A carrier. If I flew Singapore - LAX, I would either have to catch a red-eye or stay overnight for the next flight to Miami.
The only direct flight I can find is on American Airlines, which does not accrue miles.
Does anyone else have any suggestions, based on their experience?
Thank you!
Nov 21, 2015, 9:20 pm
#3
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Thanks for your advice. I want to stop in Los Angeles on the way back, hence I was planning on a round trip.
I could do East Coast to Miami, then over to LAX. What is the best way to book round the world tickets - should I call SQ or do it through a travel agent. I can't seem to do it on the website.
I could do East Coast to Miami, then over to LAX. What is the best way to book round the world tickets - should I call SQ or do it through a travel agent. I can't seem to do it on the website.
Nov 22, 2015, 12:11 am
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Two one ways? I have not looked into a mileage RTW, but in your scenario don't think it is,needed. Keep in mind though that adding in a *A segment to your one way or round-trip makes this a *A redemption using KF miles and means no 15% online booking discount on your KF miles used.
Nov 22, 2015, 7:54 am
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Nov 22, 2015, 9:39 am
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Fly SIN-LHR on SQ then connect (T2 - T3) onto the VS5 or VS117 to MIA. The VS flight will net miles and elite points.
Nov 23, 2015, 6:20 pm
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I was hoping to get some advice on arranging a flight from Singapore to Miami.
I would like to fly SQ most of the way, which probably means to the USA, then connecting a flight internally. I would also like to stop over for a few days at Los Angeles on the way back.
Based on the internal flights, these are very long, especially on United, which is the only *A carrier. If I flew Singapore - LAX, I would either have to catch a red-eye or stay overnight for the next flight to Miami.
The only direct flight I can find is on American Airlines, which does not accrue miles.
Does anyone else have any suggestions, based on their experience?
Thank you!
I would like to fly SQ most of the way, which probably means to the USA, then connecting a flight internally. I would also like to stop over for a few days at Los Angeles on the way back.
Based on the internal flights, these are very long, especially on United, which is the only *A carrier. If I flew Singapore - LAX, I would either have to catch a red-eye or stay overnight for the next flight to Miami.
The only direct flight I can find is on American Airlines, which does not accrue miles.
Does anyone else have any suggestions, based on their experience?
Thank you!
Nov 23, 2015, 6:48 pm
#10
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Hi there, I fly frequently between my two homes of Singapore and Miami, and have tried both TPAC and TATL crossings.
If you want to fly SQ TPAC most of the way, I would suggest SIN - NRT - LAX on SQ and LAX - FLL on VX. However, currently, SQ 12 from NRT lands just before noon, so it means you will have to wait for the 10:45pm VX flight to FLL (I have done this before, sometimes with longer layovers. I suggest booking a cheap German convertible from sixt.com and drive to the hills around LA).
You can also fly SIN - HKG/ICN - SFO on SQ and then SFO to FLL on VX, although the schedules are even worse, but, again you could spend a day in SFO.
I would much rather recommend you fly TPAC than TATL, as, if timed right, you can leave Singapore either early morning or late evening the day before and arrive in Florida late evening the same day.
One of the most efficient options is to fly SIN - NRT - ORD - MIA. I have done this in the past on UA and found it's usually the shortest as the connections all seem to be timed perfectly.
If you want to fly SQ TPAC most of the way, I would suggest SIN - NRT - LAX on SQ and LAX - FLL on VX. However, currently, SQ 12 from NRT lands just before noon, so it means you will have to wait for the 10:45pm VX flight to FLL (I have done this before, sometimes with longer layovers. I suggest booking a cheap German convertible from sixt.com and drive to the hills around LA).
You can also fly SIN - HKG/ICN - SFO on SQ and then SFO to FLL on VX, although the schedules are even worse, but, again you could spend a day in SFO.
I would much rather recommend you fly TPAC than TATL, as, if timed right, you can leave Singapore either early morning or late evening the day before and arrive in Florida late evening the same day.
One of the most efficient options is to fly SIN - NRT - ORD - MIA. I have done this in the past on UA and found it's usually the shortest as the connections all seem to be timed perfectly.