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Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is the loyalty program of Singapore Airlines, anchored by the Suites Class product on the A380, a cabin that no partner program currently can book. KrisFlyer is a Star Alliance member operating out of Singapore Changi (SIN). It transfers 1:1 from Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One Miles, and Citi ThankYou. Bilt does not currently transfer to KrisFlyer.
KrisFlyer went through two consecutive devaluations on the same chart system. November 1, 2025 brought a major Saver/Advantage chart devaluation and the introduction of a new "Access" award level - a no-published-chart, dynamic-priced redemption tier where Singapore Airlines reserves discretion to set rates. March 28, 2026 quietly raised Access rates a further 3-10% (Economy/Premium Economy ~10.9%, Business/First ~3.9%) without official announcement.
The published chart still has the original Saver tier as the price-anchored tier with finite inventory; Access is the "always available" but variable-priced fallback. If you want predictable pricing, Saver is the only tier with a published chart.
The actual numbers. Get your nerd on, memorize the cheap ones.
The cheat sheet.
Singapore Airlines uses four parallel award types for redemptions on its own metal:
| Award type | Pricing model | Inventory | Use when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | Published chart, fixed by zone + cabin | Limited; popular routes vanish quickly | You can plan ahead and want the cheapest published rate. The "real" sweet spots live here. |
| Advantage | Published chart, higher than Saver | Generally always available | You need confirmed inventory and Saver isn't open. |
| Access | Unpublished, dynamic | Always available | Saver and Advantage are closed. Expect to pay materially more. |
| Spontaneous Escapes | 30% off Saver, rotating menu | Limited to promotional routes/dates | You're flexible on destination and date. |
Carrier-imposed surcharges: $0 on SQ-operated Saver awards. Partner awards through KrisFlyer DO incur partner-imposed fuel surcharges.
Booking fees: Phone booking fees may apply for non-online channels; waitlist confirmation fees are charged on confirmation.
Recent program changes:
Singapore Suites Class is exclusive to KrisFlyer. No partner program (United, Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, ANA Mileage Club) currently can book the Suites cabin.
Spontaneous Escapes: https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/plan-travel/promotions/global/kf/kf-promo/kfescapes/
For exact per-route pricing, use the official chart or the upcoming Booking Tool, which prices your route across all currencies that can book it.
KrisFlyer does not have a US-issued co-brand credit card as of May 2026. The path to KrisFlyer miles for US-based readers is flexible-currency transfer from Amex / Chase / Capital One / Citi.
Where your points punch above their weight.
Where this currency genuinely shines.
Singapore Airlines flies its A380 with Suites between Singapore and both Delhi and Mumbai, and a one way Saver Suites award to India is 61,500 KrisFlyer miles. Check the aircraft on your date, because Suites only flies when the A380 is assigned.
Official terms ↗4 places to send these points. Where the currency goes.
4 programs this transfers out to.
Singapore KrisFlyer transfers points or miles OUT to these programs.
| To | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4:3 | 4 KrisFlyer miles = 3 Bonvoy points (improved from 2:1 on April 1, 2026). Minimum 3,000 miles; up to 250,000 miles per calendar year. | |
| 9:2 | 4,500 KrisFlyer miles = 1,000 ALL Reward points. Minimum 4,500 miles; up to 180,000 miles per calendar year. | |
| 12:1 | 12 KrisFlyer miles = 1 Shangri-La Circle Point. Minimum 20,000 miles; up to 180,000 miles per calendar year. A 30% bonus runs through Oct 31, 2026 (12 miles = 1.3 points); the 10 biggest converters get an extra 10%. | |
| 1.55:1 | 1.55 KrisFlyer miles = 1 Velocity point. Minimum 5,000 miles. Conversions cannot be reversed. |
Programs that transfer points in.
11 programs that transfer in.
Programs that transfer points or miles into Singapore KrisFlyer.
| From | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | 1,000 MR = 1,000 KrisFlyer miles | |
| 1:1 | 1,000 UR = 1,000 KrisFlyer miles (Singapore Airlines) | |
premium1:1 standard1:0.7 | Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles. | |
| 1:1 | No transfer fee. Singapore Suites + own-metal premium. | |
| 2:1 | 2,000 Reward points = 1,000 KrisFlyer miles. Conversions start at 2,000 points. | |
| 10:1.25 | Singapore KrisFlyer. Better-than-standard 8:1 ratio (= 10:1.25). 4,000-point minimum (lowest of the lot). | |
| 5:2 | Standard World of Hyatt conversion at 5,000 points to 2,000 miles (5:2). Minimum 5,000 points, then 1,250 point increments. | |
| 5:1 | Convert IHG points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. IHG's page states 10,000 IHG One Rewards points for 2,000 KrisFlyer miles. Miles can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance. | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 1:1.25 | To Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, 1:1.25 base. A 30% conversion bonus runs through Oct 31, 2026, so 1,000 points become 1,625 miles (the 10 biggest converters get an extra 10%). No transfer tax; min 1,000 points; posting can take up to 8 weeks. | |
| 5:1 | Standard Wyndham airline transfer at 5:1. Minimum 6,000 Wyndham points converts to 1,200 partner miles. Singapore Airlines Group KrisFlyer. |
The status ladder. 4 rungs, each unlocking better lounges, bags, and bragging rights.
4 status levels.
25,000 Elite Miles in 12 consecutive months
50,000 Elite Miles in 12 consecutive months
25,000 PPS Value in 12 consecutive months. PPS Value is earned ONLY on Business / Suites / Premium First fares; Economy and Premium Economy do not contribute. Non-flight PPS Value can be earned via Kris+, KrisShop, and Pelago at 1 PPS Value per SGD 3 spent (qualifying-only, not redeemable as miles).
50,000 PPS Value annually
Where to vanish before takeoff. Your status (or ticket) opens which doors.
Who gets in, who doesn't, and the carve-outs.
Singapore Airlines operates the renowned SilverKris Lounge network at major hubs (Singapore Changi, plus key international gateways). Access rules:
Single-visit / day passes: Singapore generally does not sell SilverKris day passes to non-status passengers; access is by status or premium cabin only. (Compare to Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge which does sell day passes.)
Star Alliance Gold members from any program can use SilverKris with a same-day Star Alliance ticket in any cabin.
The high-leverage moves. Read this before you transfer a single mile.
The smart-money plays.
What to do when plans move: how to change or cancel an award, the fees, and your rights when a flight is delayed.
When plans change.
Stopover rules, surcharges, the stuff nobody tells you until you've been burned once.
The fine print, decoded.
UOB is offering KrisFlyer miles to its KrisFlyer card holders who book Singapore Airlines flights online in a single large transaction. Register by October 30, 2026, and the miles post by February 28, 2027.
Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members with linked accounts can earn bonus Bonvoy points on three paid nights. Register first, because only stays after registration count.
Singapore Airlines is taking 30% off Saver awards on listed flights, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle to Singapore in economy. Book by October 31 for travel November 1 to 30.
KrisFlyer members who link their Marriott Bonvoy account and register can earn 2,500 bonus Bonvoy points after three qualifying paid nights, October 1 to December 31, 2026. This is a stay bonus, not a transfer offer, and only the first 20,000 eligible members get it.
Shangri-La Circle points convert to KrisFlyer miles at 1.625 each through October 31, 2026, up from the usual 1.25. It suits anyone holding Circle points who wants a Singapore Airlines Suites seat from Singapore to Europe.
Last reviewed: July 2026
Loyalty programs change rules, fees, transfer ratios, and award pricing all the time — sometimes without warning. We do our best to keep these pages current, but the program's own site is always the final word. Always confirm specifics directly with Singapore KrisFlyer before transferring miles or booking an award. Treat anything on this page as a starting point, not a guarantee. Crazy4Points is not responsible for actions taken based on information here — see our Terms of Service for full details.
