Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | Book flights with KrisFlyer miles

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What is KrisFlyer?

KrisFlyer is the loyalty program of Singapore Airlines, allowing members to earn and redeem miles across Star Alliance and other partner airlines. KrisFlyer is renowned for its exceptional redemption opportunities on Singapore Airlines flights, extensive partner access, and valuable elite status benefits. As of March 2025, KrisFlyer celebrated reaching 10 million members by introducing exclusive promotions and enhanced accrual options.

Key changes to KrisFlyer in 2025

New Partnerships: In February 2025, Singapore Airlines announced a partnership with Garuda Indonesia, enabling members to earn and redeem KrisFlyer miles on select Garuda Indonesia flights.
Virgin Atlantic Partnership Ending: Effective 24 April 2025, the frequent flyer partnership between KrisFlyer and Virgin Atlantic will cease. Members should plan accordingly for any pending redemptions or earnings.
Spontaneous Escapes Promotion: To celebrate the 10 million member milestone, KrisFlyer offered a 40% discount on select award redemptions for bookings made between 15 and 31 March 2025, valid for travel from 1 to 30 April 2025.
Marriott Bonvoy Partnership: KrisFlyer members with Elite Silver status and above can register for a status match with Marriott Bonvoy, offering reciprocal benefits and accelerated earning opportunities.

How many KrisFlyer miles for a flight?

KrisFlyer offers both Saver and Advantage award pricing for Singapore Airlines flights. Here's an overview of the one-way Saver award rates:

Cabin Class	Short-Haul Flight (Miles)	Long-Haul Flight (Miles)
Economy	7,500 - 25,000	38,000 - 55,000
Premium Economy	18,500 - 34,500	52,000 - 71,000
Business	21,000 - 43,000	65,000 - 99,000
First/Suites	30,500 - 58,500	86,000 - 148,500

Example redemptions: 92,000 miles for Singapore Airlines Business Class from San Francisco to Singapore, or 36,500 miles for Premium Economy from Singapore to Sydney.

How much are KrisFlyer miles worth?

The value of KrisFlyer miles is typically between 1.2 and 2.0 cents (USD). This value varies by route, cabin class, and fare type (Saver or Advantage). Here are some examples of average redemptions:

Redemption Type	Approximate Value per Mile (USD)
Economy Class Flights	1.2 to 1.5 cents
Business Class Flights	1.7 to 2.4 cents
Suite/First Class Flights	2.5 to 4.0 cents
Class Upgrades	1.5 to 2.0 cents

This means that 100,000 KrisFlyer miles can be worth approximately $1,200 to $2,000, depending on the redemption. The best values tend to be found on long-haul routes in Business or Suites class, especially on flights operated by Singapore Airlines.

Key features of KrisFlyer

Tiers and Elite Status: KrisFlyer offers Elite Silver and Elite Gold tiers. Achieving Elite Gold status requires earning 50,000 Elite miles within a 12-month period and grants Star Alliance Gold benefits, including lounge access and priority services.
What We Love: Access to Singapore Airlines' premium cabins, extensive partner airline network, and regular promotional offers like Spontaneous Escapes.
Exclusive Perks: Opportunities for discounted redemptions during promotions, ability to earn miles through a wide range of partners, and family pooling options.
Best Redemptions: Singapore Airlines Suites Class from New York to Singapore for 132,000 miles, or Business Class from Los Angeles to Tokyo for 85,000 miles.
Award Release Dates: Singapore Airlines releases award seats 355 days in advance, but availability varies by route and demand. Read our full guide here.