Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, explained
The way to fly Singapore Airlines’ Suites and business class on points, and a published chart that four U.S. banks feed. How KrisFlyer works after its November 2025 changes, and where the miles go furthest.
Singapore Airlines keeps its best seats for its own members. Premium cabins are rarely released to partner programs, which makes KrisFlyer, Singapore’s own program, the practical way to book them with points. Its chart is published, the November 2025 increases were modest, and American Express, Chase, Capital One and Citi all transfer to it.
Singapore Airlines · Star Alliance
At a glance
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Singapore Airlines’ Suites, first and business class on a published chart, including two fifth-freedom routes from the U.S.
- Typical value per mile
- 1.3¢
- Saver and Advantage prices published
- Chart
- Miles for Suites or first, West Coast to Singapore
- 154,000
- Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi
- 4 banks
How the chart worksWhere KrisFlyer miles go furthestStar Alliance partnersHow to earn KrisFlyer miles
How the chart works
Singapore Airlines publishes one-way prices by zone, in two levels: Saver (limited seats, lower prices) and Advantage (more seats, higher prices). Since November 1, 2025 there is also Access, a dynamic price for any remaining seat, with no published figures, according to Singapore Airlines. Saver prices from Singapore Airlines’ chart, one-way:
| Saver, one-way | Economy | Premium economy | Business | Suites or first |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore to the U.S. West Coast | 44,000 | 79,000 | 112,500 | 154,000 |
| Singapore to the U.S. East Coast | 46,000 | 84,500 | 117,000 | 156,000 |
| Frankfurt to New York (nonstop) | 27,500 | 57,000 | 89,000 | 106,500 |
| Tokyo to Los Angeles (nonstop) | 42,500 | 80,500 | 114,000 | 132,500 |
| Singapore to Japan or Korea | 25,500 | 39,500 | 54,500 | 81,000 |
Taxes on Singapore Airlines awards start from US$24, according to the chart. Advantage prices are much higher: 148,000 in business from Singapore to the West Coast, for example.
Where KrisFlyer miles go furthest
U.S. to Singapore
Suites or first to Singapore
154,000miles one-way from the West Coast · 156,000 from the East
Singapore Airlines’ top cabin, on a Saver seat. Check which aircraft operates the route: some carry Suites, others first.
Saver seats are scarce
Fifth-freedom route
Frankfurt to New York
106,500miles one-way in first · 57,000 premium economy
A Singapore Airlines flight across the Atlantic, at prices well below the Singapore routes. Business is 89,000, which is not cheap against Aeroplan or Atmos.
First and premium economy shine
Fifth-freedom route
Tokyo to Los Angeles
42,500miles one-way in economy · 80,500 premium economy
Singapore’s service between Japan and California, useful for a Japan trip home.
A product to try
Singapore to Japan or Korea
Within Asia
54,500miles one-way in business
A strong add-on to a trip through Singapore.
Saver dates
Watch for sales
KrisFlyer runs periodic Saver sales. In September 2026 it offered 15% off Saver awards for travel from November 2026 to May 2027, taking Singapore–West Coast economy to 37,400 miles, according to Singapore Airlines.
Star Alliance partners
KrisFlyer also books Star Alliance partners, on a separate chart: 15,000 miles one-way within North America in economy and 29,000 in business; Hawaii from the mainland 20,500 and 43,000; North America to Europe 32,500 and 89,500. Compare Aeroplan and other Star Alliance programs before transferring.
How to earn KrisFlyer miles
Transfer from a bank
Capital One at 1:1, according to Capital One; American Express, Chase and Citi’s premium cards at 1:1.
Marriott
60,000 Marriott points become 25,000 KrisFlyer miles, according to Marriott.
Mind the expiry
KrisFlyer miles expire 36 months after the month they are earned, and activity does not extend them. Transfer only for a booking in hand.
Singapore Airlines offers no U.S. KrisFlyer credit card.
Where it shines
- The practical way to book Singapore Airlines’ premium cabins
- A published chart, with modest 2025 increases
- Four U.S. banks transfer in
- Two fifth-freedom routes touching the U.S.
Where it falls short
- Saver premium seats are scarce
- Business to Singapore costs well over 100,000 miles
- Miles expire after three years regardless of activity
- Partner awards usually cheaper elsewhere
The Atelier Take
KrisFlyer is a specialist’s program: hard to beat for Singapore Airlines’ own premium cabins, rarely the best choice for anything else.
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