Last Updated on July 24, 2026 by Daniel Globe
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer lets you earn miles from flights, credit-card transfers, shopping, dining, and travel partners. However, each earning method follows different rules. KrisFlyer miles pay for rewards, Elite miles qualify you for status, and PPS Value is mainly for premium-cabin travelers. Understanding these differences helps you avoid poor transfers and get more value from every mile.
Quick Answer
You can earn KrisFlyer miles from eligible Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and partner flights, plus Kris+, KrisShop, Pelago, credit cards, hotels, and other loyalty programs. Check award availability before transferring points because most transfers are final. Saver awards normally require the fewest miles, while Advantage and Access provide wider availability.
Key Takeaways
- Singapore Airlines flight earnings are based mainly on distance flown and booking class, not a flat rate for each Singapore dollar spent.
- KrisFlyer miles, Elite miles, PPS Value, and KrisPay miles serve different purposes.
- Bank and hotel transfers may be irreversible, so find award space before moving points.
- Standard KrisFlyer miles generally expire after three years unless you retain PPS Club membership.
- Saver awards usually cost the fewest miles, but Advantage and Access can offer more available seats.
What Is KrisFlyer?
KrisFlyer is the loyalty program of Singapore Airlines. Members can earn rewards from flights and selected spending partners, then use those rewards for award tickets, upgrades, shopping, travel experiences, and other options.
The program uses several types of rewards and status credits. They are not interchangeable, so it is important to know what each one does.
| Currency | What It Does | Can You Redeem It? |
| KrisFlyer miles | Used for flights, upgrades, KrisShop, Pelago, and other rewards. | Yes |
| Elite miles | Track progress toward Elite Silver, Elite Gold, and Milestone Rewards. | No |
| PPS Value | Tracks progress toward PPS Club and Solitaire PPS Club. | No |
| KrisPay miles | Used through Kris+ for participating dining, retail, wellness, and travel purchases. | Yes, through Kris+ |
Note: Redeemable KrisFlyer miles do not qualify you for Elite status. Elite miles and PPS Value are separate status credits and cannot pay for an award ticket.
How to Earn KrisFlyer Miles
You can earn KrisFlyer miles from flights and everyday spending, but the calculation depends on the activity.
Flying With Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines does not use a universal rate of one mile for every SGD 1 spent. For most eligible flights, your earnings are calculated as a percentage of the actual distance flown. The percentage depends on your cabin and booking class.
| Cabin | Booking Classes | Accrual Rate |
| Suites and First | A, F | 200% of actual miles flown |
| Business | Z, C, J | 150% |
| Business | D, U | 125% |
| Premium Economy | S, T | 125% |
| Premium Economy | R, L, P | 100% |
| Economy | Y, B, E | 100% |
| Economy | M, H, W | 75% |
| Economy | Q, N, V, K, G | 50% |
Use the official Singapore Airlines earning information or mileage calculator before booking. Codeshare flights and non-qualifying fares may earn differently or may not earn miles.
Flying With Scoot and Partner Airlines
You can also earn miles on eligible Scoot, Star Alliance, and selected partner flights. The rate depends on the operating airline, marketing airline, fare, cabin, and booking class. Always check the partner’s current accrual chart before buying the ticket.
Enter your KrisFlyer number when booking or before travel. If the miles do not appear, keep your ticket and boarding pass so you can submit a missing-mile claim.
Earning Through Kris+, KrisShop, and Pelago
- Kris+: Earn up to 6 KrisPay miles per SGD 1 at participating merchants. Transfer eligible KrisPay miles into KrisFlyer at a 1:1 rate within 21 days of the earning transaction.
- KrisShop: Linked KrisShopper members can earn up to 4 KrisFlyer miles per SGD 1, depending on membership level and current terms.
- Pelago: Eligible bookings can earn 3 KrisFlyer miles per SGD 1. Enter or link your KrisFlyer account before completing the booking.
Pro Tip: Move eligible KrisPay miles to KrisFlyer soon after earning them. KrisPay miles have a shorter validity period, and the transfer window for newly earned miles is limited.
Credit Cards, Hotels, and Other Loyalty Programs
Many banks, hotel programs, and retail partners allow point transfers into KrisFlyer. Available partners, ratios, minimum transfer amounts, and processing times depend on your country and program.
You may also earn miles directly through eligible co-branded cards or by choosing airline miles instead of hotel points on qualifying stays. Compare the value you are giving up before selecting miles instead of another reward currency.
How to Convert Points to KrisFlyer Miles
Follow these steps before moving bank or hotel points into KrisFlyer:
- Search for the award first. Check your route, date, cabin, and award type.
- Confirm the transfer ratio. Check the minimum transfer amount and whether a bonus is active.
- Match your account names. Your name should appear the same way in both loyalty programs.
- Check the processing time. Some transfers arrive quickly, while others may take several days.
- Transfer only the amount you need. Most bank and hotel transfers cannot be reversed.
Warning: Do not transfer a large balance only because you see a possible itinerary. Award availability can disappear before the transfer arrives, and most loyalty-program transfers are final.
Chase Ultimate Rewards to KrisFlyer
Eligible Chase cardholders can transfer Ultimate Rewards points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer at a 1:1 ratio. Chase normally requires transfers in 1,000-point increments, and completed transfers are final. Check the current rules on the official Chase transfer page.
Marriott Bonvoy and KrisFlyer
Marriott Bonvoy points transfer to KrisFlyer at a 3:1 base ratio under the current Marriott airline-transfer chart. Review Marriott’s latest terms before transferring because minimums and bonuses can change.
The April 2026 KrisFlyer-Marriott improvement applies in the opposite direction. When you convert KrisFlyer miles into Marriott Bonvoy points, the current rate is 4 KrisFlyer miles to 3 Marriott points. This represents 50% more Marriott points than the previous 2:1 rate.
Converting airline miles into hotel points can reduce their potential flight value. Use this option only when the hotel points solve a specific booking need or when your KrisFlyer miles are close to expiry.
KrisFlyer Elite Status and PPS Club
KrisFlyer Elite status is based on Elite miles rather than your redeemable KrisFlyer-mile balance. The qualifying period for Elite Silver and Elite Gold is 12 consecutive months.
| Tier | Requirement | Selected Benefits |
| KrisFlyer Elite Silver | 25,000 Elite miles in 12 consecutive months | Star Alliance Silver, selected seat privileges, and a 25% tier bonus on eligible Singapore Airlines and Scoot activity |
| KrisFlyer Elite Gold | 50,000 Elite miles in 12 consecutive months | Star Alliance Gold, selected lounge access, extra baggage, priority services, and seat privileges |
| PPS Club | 25,000 PPS Value in 12 consecutive months | Premium service benefits, lounge privileges, and KrisFlyer miles that do not expire while membership is retained |
| Solitaire PPS Club | 50,000 PPS Value during the PPS Club membership year | The highest PPS tier, with additional recognition and privileges |
PPS Value is mainly earned from the airfare and eligible surcharge paid for Singapore Airlines Suites, First Class, and Business Class travel. Airport taxes do not count.
Non-Flight Elite Miles
From September 1, 2025, eligible spending through Kris+, KrisShop, and Pelago can also earn one Elite mile for every SGD 1 spent. Limits apply to how many non-flight Elite miles can count toward status:
- Up to 5,000 for qualification or renewal of Elite Silver
- Up to 10,000 for qualification or renewal of Elite Gold
KrisFlyer Milestone Rewards
Milestone Rewards are tracked from January 1 through December 31. This differs from the rolling 12-month Elite-status period.
Eligible Elite miles for Milestone Rewards come from Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and qualifying Kris+, KrisShop, and Pelago transactions, subject to program limits. Elite miles earned from Star Alliance and other partner flights do not count toward these rewards.
- 1,000 Elite miles: 1,000 bonus KrisFlyer miles on the next eligible Scoot flight
- 20,000 Elite miles: 25% bonus KrisFlyer miles on one eligible flight segment
- 40,000 Elite miles: 5,000-mile discount on an eligible redemption
- 75,000 Elite miles: Short-haul advance upgrade, subject to availability
- 100,000 Elite miles: Economy-to-Premium-Economy advance upgrade, subject to availability and conditions
When Do KrisFlyer Miles Expire?
For standard KrisFlyer, Elite Silver, and Elite Gold members, miles generally expire three years after they are earned. They expire at the end of the matching calendar month in Singapore time.
PPS Club and Solitaire PPS Club members’ valid KrisFlyer miles do not expire while they retain PPS Club membership, although certain promotional miles may follow separate rules. If PPS membership is not renewed, the balance receives a new three-year expiry period under the program’s terms.
Singapore Airlines allows eligible expiring miles to be extended for a fee before they expire. Basic members can generally extend qualifying miles once for six months, while Elite Silver and Elite Gold members can extend them once for one year. Already expired miles cannot be extended.
Note: Check Miles > Miles Validity after signing in to your KrisFlyer account. Earning new miles does not reset the expiry date of older miles.
Best Ways to Redeem KrisFlyer Miles
Flight awards often provide the strongest potential value, especially when cash fares are high. However, the best choice depends on award availability, taxes, change rules, and how soon your miles expire.
Saver, Advantage, and Access Redemptions
| Option | Mileage Cost | Availability and Flexibility |
| Saver | Lowest published award rate | Limited seats; one complimentary stopover on eligible round trips and none on one-way awards |
| Advantage | Higher than Saver | More award seats; one eligible one-way stopover or two eligible round-trip stopovers |
| Access | Variable and based on seat availability | Can provide access when regular award inventory is unavailable; fare conditions generally follow Advantage rules |
Revised Singapore Airlines award and upgrade rates apply to bookings ticketed from November 1, 2025. Use the current mileage calculator instead of relying on an older award chart.
Saver awards require the fewest miles, but an Advantage or Access redemption can be useful when your dates are fixed and Saver seats are unavailable.
Spontaneous Escapes
Spontaneous Escapes offers discounted Saver awards on selected Singapore Airlines flights. The routes, cabins, booking dates, travel dates, and discount can change each month.
As of July 24, 2026, the current offer provides 30% off selected Saver award rates for tickets issued from July 15 through July 31, 2026, for eligible travel from August 1 through August 31, 2026. Tickets must be issued during the booking session, and availability is limited.
Partner Awards
KrisFlyer miles can also book eligible Star Alliance and selected partner-airline awards. Partner awards follow separate charts and restrictions. Some can be booked online, while others require KrisFlyer Membership Services.
Do not assume that every one-way award costs exactly half of a round trip. Check the current chart for the airline, region, cabin, and date of ticketing.
Shopping and Travel Experiences
KrisShop and Pelago currently use a published redemption rate of 100 KrisFlyer miles for SGD 1, subject to a minimum redemption of 1,000 miles. At that rate, 10,000 KrisFlyer miles provide SGD 100 of spending value.
This fixed value is easy to understand, but a well-selected flight award may provide more value.
How to Calculate Flight Redemption Value
Use this formula:
Redemption value per mile = (cash fare minus award taxes and fees) ÷ miles required
For example, if a ticket costs SGD 1,000 in cash or 50,000 miles plus SGD 100 in taxes, the value is:
(SGD 1,000 − SGD 100) ÷ 50,000 = SGD 0.018 per mile
That equals 1.8 Singapore cents per mile. Compare the result with other available uses before booking.
KrisFlyer Partner Airlines
KrisFlyer is not limited to Singapore Airlines. Members may earn or redeem miles with Scoot, Star Alliance airlines, and selected non-alliance partners, subject to each airline’s rules.
- Singapore Airlines and Scoot
- Star Alliance member airlines, including ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines
- Selected award partners listed by Singapore Airlines, such as Garuda Indonesia, Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Australia, and Juneyao Air
The exact partner list, eligible fare classes, award charts, and online-booking availability can change. Check the official Star Alliance award page and partner-airline award page before transferring or redeeming miles.
Note: The KrisFlyer and Alaska Airlines frequent-flyer partnership ended on October 1, 2025. Older guides that still list Alaska as a current earning or redemption partner may be outdated.
Current KrisFlyer Promotions
The following offers were active on July 24, 2026. Promotion dates, availability, room types, and booking channels can change, so review the official terms before paying.
Bonus Miles Offers
- Spontaneous Escapes: 30% off selected Saver awards booked by July 31, 2026, for eligible August 2026 travel.
- Shangri-La Singapore: Earn up to 3X KrisFlyer miles on qualifying room packages booked from April 1 through July 31, 2026. Eligible stays may run through December 31, 2026.
- Hard Rock Hotel Bali: Earn 3X bonus miles on an eligible stay of at least two consecutive nights booked and completed from April 1 through December 31, 2026.
- Expedia: Earn up to 3 KrisFlyer miles per SGD 1, excluding taxes and fees, on eligible hotel bookings made through the dedicated page by July 31, 2026. Eligible stays may run through October 31, 2026.
- Marriott Bonvoy: Receive 50% more Marriott Bonvoy points when converting KrisFlyer miles from April 1, 2026 onward, producing a current ratio of 4 KrisFlyer miles to 3 Marriott points.
Partner Promo Highlights and Booking Rules
Many hotel and travel promotions require you to book through a dedicated page, the partner’s official website, a reservations email address, or another approved channel. A booking through an online travel agency may not qualify unless the promotion specifically names that agency.
Follow these steps:
- Open the offer from the official KrisFlyer promotions page.
- Check both the booking period and stay or travel period.
- Use the approved booking channel and promotional rate.
- Make sure the guest name matches the KrisFlyer account.
- Enter the KrisFlyer number during booking and confirm it again at check-in when required.
- Keep the confirmation and final receipt until the miles appear.
Pro Tip: Do not pay more for a promotional hotel rate without comparing it with the normal room rate. The extra miles may be worth less than the price difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What frequent flyer program does Singapore Airlines use?
Singapore Airlines uses KrisFlyer as its main frequent-flyer program. Members earn KrisFlyer miles for rewards and Elite miles for status. Premium-cabin travelers may also qualify for PPS Club through PPS Value.
Is Singapore Airlines a Star Alliance member?
Yes. Singapore Airlines is a Star Alliance member. Eligible KrisFlyer members can earn miles on qualifying Star Alliance flights, redeem miles for many Star Alliance awards, and receive alliance benefits based on their KrisFlyer status.
How much are 10,000 KrisFlyer miles worth?
The value depends on the redemption. At the current KrisShop and Pelago rate of 100 miles per SGD 1, 10,000 miles equal SGD 100. Flight value varies by route, cabin, award type, taxes, cash price, and availability.
Do Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to KrisFlyer?
Yes. Eligible Chase cardholders can transfer Ultimate Rewards points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer at a 1:1 ratio, normally in 1,000-point increments. Transfers are final, so confirm award availability and your KrisFlyer account information first.
When do KrisFlyer miles expire?
Standard KrisFlyer miles generally expire three years after they are earned. Miles do not expire while you retain PPS Club membership, except where a promotion has separate terms. Check Miles > Miles Validity in your account for exact dates.
Can you transfer KrisFlyer miles between adult accounts?
KrisFlyer does not generally allow members to move miles freely between unrelated adult accounts. You can redeem for approved nominees instead. KrisFlyer for Families permits eligible miles to move from a linked child account to a parent or guardian account, subject to limits, fees, and security rules.
What is the difference between KrisFlyer miles and Elite miles?
KrisFlyer miles are redeemable rewards that can pay for flights, upgrades, and other purchases. Elite miles are status credits used to qualify for Elite Silver, Elite Gold, and Milestone Rewards. Elite miles cannot pay for an award ticket.
Conclusion
KrisFlyer can provide strong travel value when you understand how each part of the program works. Earn flight miles according to the correct fare and booking class, compare partner-transfer ratios, and check award space before moving bank or hotel points. Track expiry dates, use Saver awards when the schedule works, and consider Advantage or Access when availability matters more than the lowest mileage price.
Elite status can add useful airport and travel benefits, but redeemable KrisFlyer miles and Elite miles are separate. Review official award charts and promotion terms before each major booking because rates, partners, and offers can change.
Sources
- Singapore Airlines: Earning and Redeeming KrisFlyer Miles — flight earning, award changes, mileage expiry, and redemption rules.
- Singapore Airlines: KrisFlyer Elite Qualification — Elite Silver and Elite Gold requirements and accrual rules.
- Singapore Airlines: Redeem KrisFlyer Miles — Saver and Advantage award information.
- Singapore Airlines: KrisFlyer Terms and Conditions — mileage expiry, status credits, transfers, and membership rules.
- Singapore Airlines: KrisFlyer Promotions — current hotel, transfer, retail, and travel offers.
- Chase: How to Transfer Ultimate Rewards Points — eligible cards, partner list, transfer ratio, increments, and finality.