KE vs SQ · 2026 comparison
Korean Air vs Singapore
Korean Air wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; Singapore doesn't clearly win any category. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
Korean Air
KEWins 2 categories
- A more generous carry-on weight limit
- A bigger personal item
Singapore
SQNo clear category wins
Quick verdict
Korean Air wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; Singapore doesn't clearly win any category. Both include a carry-on on every fare.
- Carry-on size
- Korean Air: 55 × 40 × 20 cm · Singapore: 115 cm total
- Carry-on on the cheapest fare
- Korean Air: Included on every fare · Singapore: Included on every fare
- First checked bag (regular economy)
- Korean Air: 2 free bags · Singapore: 2 free bags
Side by side
| Korean Air | Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Bags | ||
| Carry-on size | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 115 cm total |
| Carry-on on the cheapest fare | Included on every fare | Included on every fare |
| Carry-on weight limit | 10 kg (22 lb) | 7 kg (15.4 lb) |
| Personal item | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | 40 × 30 × 10 cm |
| First checked bag (regular economy) | 2 free bags | 2 free bags |
| Network | ||
| Alliance | SkyTeam | Star Alliance |
| Loyalty program | SKYPASS | KrisFlyer |
| Main hubs | ICN | SIN |
Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.
Bags and fees
Korean Air allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), and Singapore up to 115 cm total (45.3 in).
Both include it on their cheapest fares.
Carry-on weight limits: 10 kg (22 lb) on Korean Air, 7 kg (15.4 lb) on Singapore.
Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Korean Air, and 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) on Singapore.
Korean Air includes two bags with Economy Standard on flights between the U.S. and Korea, and Singapore includes two bags with Economy Standard on flights between the U.S. and Singapore.
Basic economy
Korean Air (Economy): Every Economy fare includes the 10 kg carry-on.
Singapore (Economy Lite): Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on.
Loyalty and where they fly
Korean Air is in SkyTeam and Singapore is in Star Alliance.
Loyalty programs: SKYPASS (Korean Air) and KrisFlyer (Singapore).
Korean Air's main hubs are Seoul (ICN). Singapore's are Singapore (SIN). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.
Which should you book?
Choose Korean Air if you want…
- a more generous carry-on weight limit
- a bigger personal item
- to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
- nonstops from ICN
Choose Singapore if you want…
- to earn and use Star Alliance miles and status
- nonstops from SIN
On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.
Korean Air vs Singapore FAQ
It depends on what matters most to you. Korean Air wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; Singapore doesn't clearly win any category. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.
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Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.
- Korean Air official baggage policy
- Upgraded Points: carry-on size chart for 63 airlines (updated May 16, 2026)
- Singapore Airlines official baggage policy
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