international · 8h 10m · 6,300 km

Sydney to Singapore

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In business class, Singapore's Business Class (A380) edges out the field with a 8.0/10.In premium economy, Qantas's Premium Economy (A380-QF) leads the field with a 5.9/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best business class:close call

Fly Singapore. It has 16 more inches of legroom and a wider seat (28" vs 22").

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best premium economy:strong pick

Fly Qantas. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on Singapore).

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy:close call

Fly Singapore. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If prices are similar, go with this one.

Best first class:close call

Fly Qantas. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

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Business ClassSingapore · Airbus A380 · 2017 cabinBest on route
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 60" pitchVery reliablePremium farePoints: Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One, Citi TYP
Wider seat + Free Wi-Fi + Mattress pad
8.0
Excellent
Seat 8.0·Amenity 7.9
2
Qantas Business SuiteQantas · Airbus A380-QF · 2022 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 44" pitch · Paid Wi-FiReliablePremium farePoints: Amex MR, Capital One, Citi TYP
Full power outlets + Dine on demand + Longer bed
7.5
Very good
Seat 7.3·Amenity 7.7

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Data verified June 2026

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  • In business class, Singapore's Business Class (A380) edges out the field with a 8.0/10.
  • In premium economy, Qantas's Premium Economy (A380-QF) leads the field with a 5.9/10.
  • In economy, Singapore's Economy (A380) edges out the field with a 4.8/10.
  • In first class, Qantas's Qantas First (A380-QF) edges out the field with a 8.2/10.

Frequently asked

Which is better in first: Qantas or Singapore on SYD-SIN?

Qantas First (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) and Suites (Singapore Airlines, A380) score virtually the same in first: 8.2 vs 7.9/10. The biggest gap is power — AC + USB-C vs USB-C only — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.

Which is better in business: Qantas or Singapore on SYD-SIN?

Business Class (Singapore Airlines, A380) edges out Qantas Business Suite (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) in business, scoring 8/10 vs 7.5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-C only. Qantas Airways fights back on legroom and bed length.

Which is better in premium economy: Qantas or Singapore on SYD-SIN?

Premium Economy (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) edges out Premium Economy (Singapore Airlines, A380) in premium economy, scoring 5.9/10 vs 5.1. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-C only. Singapore Airlines fights back on privacy.

Which is better in economy: Qantas or Singapore on SYD-SIN?

Economy (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) and Economy (Singapore Airlines, A380) score virtually the same in economy: 4.7 vs 4.8/10. The biggest gap is wi-fi — Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.

What are the best seats in Qantas Qantas First on SYD-SIN?

Best: Suite 2F is the most private of all suites; F and K seats are good for couples Avoid: Row 1 suites are closest to the galley and may experience more foot traffic Marc Newson designed open suites on the upper deck. 1-1-1 layout with all aisle access. 83-inch bed is among the longest in the sky. AC power, USB, and Ethernet ports. IFE is Panasonic eX2 with 17-inch screen. No wifi currently; Viasat rollout planned 2026.

What are the best seats in Qantas Qantas Business Suite on SYD-SIN?

Best: Middle seats E/F for couples (divider between them); window seats in odd rows (11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27) for closest window positioning Avoid: Window seats in even rows have the seat positioned further from the window; seats near galley between upper and lower deck Thompson Vantage XL staggered 1-2-1 on upper deck. All seats have direct aisle access. 80-inch fully flat bed. 16-inch HD touchscreen IFE (Panasonic eX2). USB and AC power. No wifi currently.

What are the best seats in Qantas Premium Economy on SYD-SIN?

Best: Row 31 A/B and K/J are bassinet row but also offer extra legroom; row 31 D/E/F center seats also have extra legroom without bassinet noise risk Avoid: Rows 38 and 39 do not have overhead storage bins; last row may have limited recline 2-3-2 layout on main deck. 13.3-inch HD screen. USB and AC power at every seat. 9-degree recline with legrest and footrest.

What are the best seats in Qantas Economy on SYD-SIN?

Best: Row 71D for extra space; rows 80A and 80K; row 51 H-J-K has extra legroom without exit row restrictions Avoid: Rows near lavatories at rear; middle seats in 3-4-3 layout; seats near stairs between decks 3-4-3 on main deck. 12-inch pivoting HD touchscreen (Panasonic eX2). USB-A in armrest and shared AC outlet near footrest. 5-degree recline. No wifi currently.