Singapore KrisFlyer Miles Calculator

If you're wondering how much Singapore KrisFlyer miles are worth, try our calculator.
Meghan Coyle
By Meghan Coyle 
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Edited by Meg Lee

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Nerdy takeaways
  • Singapore KrisFlyer miles are worth about 1.1 cents each when redeemed for economy award flights.

  • Singapore Airlines increased award flight pricing in July 2022, so its miles are worth less than before.

  • You might be able to get a slightly higher value of 1.2 cents per mile if you book flights near the holidays.

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Nerdy takeaways
  • Singapore KrisFlyer miles are worth about 1.1 cents each when redeemed for economy award flights.

  • Singapore Airlines increased award flight pricing in July 2022, so its miles are worth less than before.

  • You might be able to get a slightly higher value of 1.2 cents per mile if you book flights near the holidays.

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Just about anyone that earns any type of transferrable credit card points can get Singapore KrisFlyer miles. The airline is a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards®, AmEx Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou points and Capital One miles. But whether you should transfer to Singapore KrisFlyer or not depends on whether you're getting a high-value redemption.

How much are Singapore KrisFlyer miles worth?

Based on our analysis, the short answer is: 1.1 cents each.

This is a baseline value, drawn from real-world data on hundreds of economy routes, not a maximized value. In other words, you should aim for award redemptions that offer 1.1 cents or more in value from your Singapore KrisFlyer miles.

What does this value mean?

Our estimated value of 1.1 cents per Singapore KrisFlyer mile provides a lower-end value you can use to determine the relative value of your own redemptions. It is based on comparing main cabin fares using both cash and miles, across several dates and destinations.

In other words, this is the value you can expect to get from your Singapore KrisFlyer miles without seeking particularly high-value redemptions. This means you can get more value by looking for Singapore KrisFlyer sweet spots and using more advanced award techniques. It also means you can end up getting lower value than this if you’re not careful.

Singapore KrisFlyer miles calculator

How much are Singapore KrisFlyer miles worth in dollars? With the calculator below, you can determine the value of your Singapore KrisFlyer miles in dollars (using our value estimation).

When is the best time to use Singapore KrisFlyer miles?

Singapore KrisFlyer miles are actually slightly more valuable during the high-demand holiday travel season. We looked at redemption rates for awards booked 15 days before departure, 180 days before departure and award flights during peak winter holiday times.

For economy redemptions, the valuation was 0.7 cent each for close-in bookings 15 days before departure. Meanwhile, advanced purchase bookings offer the more standard baseline value of 1.1 cent per mile. However, for holiday economy award flights, the valuation was a slightly higher 1.2 cents per mile.

How flexible are Singapore KrisFlyer miles?

As a member of the Star Alliance, you can redeem Singapore KrisFlyer miles for award flights on alliance members like United, Air Canada or ANA.

  • Aegean Airlines.

  • Air Canada.

  • Air China.

  • Air India.

  • Air New Zealand.

  • All Nippon Airways (ANA).

  • Asiana Airlines.

  • Austrian Airlines.

  • Avianca.

  • Brussels Airlines.

  • Copa Airlines.

  • Croatia Airlines.

  • EgyptAir.

  • Ethiopian Airlines.

  • Eva Air.

  • Lot Polish Airlines.

  • Lufthansa.

  • Scandinavian Airlines.

  • Shenzhen Airlines.

  • South African Airways.

  • Swiss.

  • TAP Air Portugal.

  • Thai.

  • Turkish Airlines.

  • United Airlines.

Singapore increased award prices in July 2022, so Star Alliance award flights are more expensive than they were previously.

How did we determine the Singapore KrisFlyer miles value?

We collected hundreds of data points comparing the cash value with award (Turkish KrisFlyer miles) value for the same routes and dates. That is, we compared the cost of a given ticket in either cash or miles, across many tickets.

This method differs from others in that it looks at actual redemptions rather than hypothetical, maximized redemptions. The advantage of this approach is that it provides a real-world indication of how much these Singapore KrisFlyer miles are worth, on average. That said, it doesn’t take into account the high-value redemptions that points enthusiasts seek.

Wondering what you can do with those Singapore KrisFlyer miles? Check out our point collector's guide to Singapore KrisFlyer, what to expect when you fly Singapore Airlines first class and learn which credit card is best for international award travel.

Featured photo courtesy of Singapore Airlines.

Frequently asked questions

According to NerdWallet’s analysis, 10,000 Singapore KrisFlyer miles are worth about $110.

According to NerdWallet’s analysis, 25,000 Singapore KrisFlyer miles are worth about $275.

According to NerdWallet’s analysis, 50,000 Singapore KrisFlyer miles are worth about $550.

According to NerdWallet’s analysis, 80,000 Singapore KrisFlyer miles are worth about $880.

According to NerdWallet’s analysis, 100,000 Turkish Airlines miles are worth about $1,100.


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