If you frequently fly with Singapore Airlines, you could be earning rewards for your travel through the KrisFlyer loyalty program.
The more points you earn the more benefits you'll unlock as you climb the KrisFlyer status tiers.
Earn KrisFlyer Miles on:
Flights with Singapore Airlines and its partners
Credit card purchases and shopping
Hotel bookings, care hire and more
How do you become a KrisFlyer Miles member?
Signing up for KrisFlyer Frequent Flyer membership is free via the Singapore Airlines website.
You'll need to provide your full name, date of birth, contact details and mailing address. You'll also be required to create a 6-digit PIN and fill out a security question for login purposes.
Once you've joined, you'll receive your KrisFlyer membership number which you'll need to have whenever you want to earn points on flights or other transactions.
You'll need to be aged 16 or above to join but parents and guardians can sign up children from age 2 and up.
How you can earn KrisFlyer Miles
Flights
Earn KrisFlyer Miles when you fly with Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, Scoot and its partner airlines.
The number of points you’ll earn will vary depending on which cabin class you’re flying in. For example, let’s look at the difference in points you’d earn depending on whether you’re flying in Economy or Business from Sydney to Singapore.
Although there aren’t any credit cards that directly earn KrisFlyer Miles in Australia, there are plenty of cards with rewards that can be exchanged for frequent flyer miles with Singapore Airlines.
Compare some of these cards and the exchange rates you can expect when you transfer your credit card rewards to KrisFlyer Miles below.
Compare frequent flyer credit cards that can earn KrisFlyer Miles
Minimum transfer: Initial minimum transfer of 1,500 ANZ Rewards Points for 500 KrisFlyer Miles and then multiples of 1,500 ANZ Rewards Points thereafter
Earn ALL Reward points at Accor hotels by booking and/or using services of participating hotels. Points differ depending on the hotel brand and your ALL Accor status level.
Make sure that the booking is made directly with the hotel under eligible rates to earn KrisFlyer Miles.
1 KrisFlyer Mile is converted from 2 ALL Reward points.
Up to 10,000 KrisFlyer Miles per booking with Agoda PointsMAX.
Anantara, AVANI and Tivoli
Earn 500 KrisFlyer Miles per eligible stay.
Asai Hotels
Earn 1 KrisFlyer Mile for every US$1 of qualified spend.
Maximum 300 KrisFlyer Miles per stay.
Make sure that the booking is made directly with the hotel under eligible rates to earn KrisFlyer Miles.
All promotional rates on the ASAI website which are eligible to earn KrisFlyer Miles.
AYANA Hotels
2,000 AYANA Rewards points for 1,000 KrisFlyer Miles.
Stay longer, earn more Miles.
Chatrium Hotels & Residences
500 Miles per stay.
Constance Hotels & Resorts
Earn 1 KrisFlyer Mile for every US$1 of qualified spend.
Dusit Hotels & Resorts
500 Miles per stay.
Fullerton & Sino Hotels
500 Miles for a stay of minimum of 2 consecutive nights.
Make sure that the booking is made directly with the hotel under eligible rates to earn KrisFlyer Miles.
Harbour Plaza Hotels & Resorts
500 Miles per stay.
Hilton Hotels
Earn 10 Hilton Honors points for every US$1 spent on booking including room service.
Get 20-100% more bonus if you are an Elite status member (depending on your status tier).
Minimum conversion: 4,000 Hilton Honors points to 500 KrisFlyer Miles.
HPL Hotels & Resorts
500 Miles per stay.
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
500 Miles per stay.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Up to 2 KrisFlyer Miles for every US$1 spent. Points vary depending on the participating hotel brand.
You can also transfer 10,000 IHG Rewards for 2,000 Guest Miles.
Minimum Transfer: 10,000 IHG Rewards.
Kaligo
Up to 12 KrisFlyer Miles per SGD$1 spent. Points vary depending on booking dates and the participating hotel brand.
Kempinski Hotels
500 Miles per stay.
Langham Hospitality Group
500 Miles per stay.
Luxury Escapes
Earn 1 KrisFlyer Mile for every US$1 of qualified spend.
For first-time purchasers, KrisFlyer members in Australia can also earn an additional of 1,000 bonus KrisFlyer Miles with just a minimum purchase amount of AUD$1,000 and entering this promo code at checkout: KRISFLYERAU.
Mandarin Orchard Singapore
500 Miles per stay.
Marriot
Up to 2 Miles for every US$1 spent.
Meliá Hotels International
Up to 500 Miles per stay.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts
500 Miles per stay.
New Otani Hotels
500 Miles per stay.
Okura Hotels & Resorts
500 Miles per stay. Points vary depending on the participating hotel brand.
Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION & PARKROYAL
500 Miles per stay.
Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts
Earn 1 KrisFlyer Mile for 10 Radisson Reward points.
Rocketmiles
Earn up to 5,000 Krisflyer Miles per night for stays booked through Rocketmiles.
Rotana
500 Miles per stay.
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
500 Miles for every qualified stay at any Shangri-La hotel and resort, Traders hotel, Kerry hotel or Hotel Jen.
Get 2x Rewards with both 500 Miles and GC Award Points on all eligible spend with Infinite Journeys.
If a Golden Circle member, earn an additional of 25% bonus conversion rate of 1 to 1.25 miles.
Swissotel Hotels & Resorts
Earn 1 KrisFlyer Mile for every US$1 of qualified spend.
Taj, SeleQtions and Vivanta hotels
Earn 2 KrisFlyer Miles for every US$1 of qualified spend.
Trip.com
Earn 2 KrisFlyer Miles for every US$1 of qualified spend.
Wharf Hotels
500 Miles per stay.
World Hotels
500 Miles per stay.
YTL Hotels
600 Miles per stay.
Cars
Whether you’re going on a road trip or your car’s in the shop, you can earn up to 500 KrisFlyer Miles when you rent a vehicle with Avis, Europcar and Hertz.
Shopaholics will be happy to know that you can earn miles with 2,000+ brands on everything from fashion and beauty products to homewares, gift cards and electronics with KrisFlyer Spree.
You can head to KrisFlyer Spree to start shopping and earning KrisFlyer Miles.
How much are KrisFlyer Miles worth?
KrisFlyer Miles, like most points, don’t have an intrinsic value. Their value is determined by how you choose to spend them.
We regard the best value for your points to be redeeming them for flights and flight upgrades.
For example, you could redeem an Apple Watch Series 5 for 91,800 Miles worth (SGD$734.40). Meanwhile, you could book a Business Saver Award ticket from Melbourne to Singpaore for 62,000 miles (which can be as low as $4,127).
This is just one example of how you can get more value from your Miles, so make sure to compare your options before you cash them in.
To calculate the value of your points estimate the value of your chosen reward, divide its value by the number of points needed and multiply it by 1,000.
How many KrisFlyer Miles do I need for a free flight?
You can redeem your KrisFlyer Miles for award flights with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir. The number of Miles you’ll need in order to redeem a flight reward will depend on your destination and cabin class. You can use the calculator on the Singapore Airlines website to see how many points you’ll need to redeem your reward flight.
For example, you’ll need 28,000 Miles for a one-way Economy Saver Award Ticket from Sydeny to Singapore but 62,000 Miles to redeem a Business Saver Award Ticket for the same flight.
You can also use your Miles (or a mixture of Miles and cash) to redeem flights with budget airline Scoot.
Students get a 10% discount on flights, additional checked baggage allowance and a free booking change at Singapore Airlines. Must be KrisFlyer member who is currently enrolled at an eligible college or university. T&Cs apply.
Can you use KrisFlyer Miles to upgrade to business class?
If you’ve already booked a flight with Singapore Airlines or SilkAir, you can also use your KrisFlyer Miles to upgrade your ticket.
Let’s say you booked that flight from Sydney to Singapore in Premium Economy class. If you wanted to upgrade that flight to Business class, it would cost you 47,000 Miles to upgrade from an Economy Flexi ticket to a Business class ticket.
Save on your next hotel or car rental booking by covering the cost with a combination of cash and KrisFlyer Miles.
You can use your Miles to book stays at over 300,000 hotels worldwide, including hotel chains including Rydges, Sofitel, Adina, Hyatt and more.
On the car front, you can redeem as few as 1,500 KrisFlyer Miles for discount car rental in over 29,000 locations around the world. Partners include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, SIXT and Europcar.
KrisShop.com
KrisShop is an online store where you can offload your Miles in exchange for hundreds of products across tech, fragrances and luggage to wine and spirits.
The approximate redemption rate on KrisShop is 125 KrisFlyer Miles per SGD$1 spent.
If you choose to mix Miles and cash on your purchase you’ll actually earn 1.5 Miles for every SGD$1 paid with your credit or debit card (this excludes the value of points you spent). It’s like cashback but for your points.
Donate your miles If you’re feeling philanthropic, you can donate your miles to Make-A-Wish Singapore. When you donate your Miles, they’ll be used to redeem flights for the beneficiaries of Make-A-Wish Singapore in the fulfilment of wishes that require travel.
Although you can donate your miles regardless of where you live, they can only be debited to Make-A-Wish Singapore (rather than, say, your own local Make-A-Wish foundation).
Can you buy extra KrisFlyer Miles?
Yes and no. You can’t buy extra KrisFlyer Miles directly. However, if you haven’t got enough KrisFlyer Miles for your dream reward you can always make up the difference with cash. You just need to go through your regular booking process and choose KrisFlyer Miles as the payment option.
1,050 KrisFlyer Miles is the minimum you need to offset your total fare.
How do KrisFlyer Miles status credits and status tiers work?
Unlike most frequent flyer programs, KrisFlyer has 3 rather than 4 membership tiers. KrisFlyer (entry level), KrisFlyer Elite Silver and KrisFlyer Elite Gold.
All KrisFlyer and KrisFlyer Elite Silver member privileges included
Worldwide lounge access, including Star Alliance lounges
Priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling
Complimentary Forward Zone and Standard Seat selection in Economy Class on Singapore Airlines
Star Alliance Gold status
Must have reached Krisflyer Silver tier
Reach 50,000 Elite miles within 12 consecutive months in order to get to KrisFlyer Elite Gold
Can you transfer KrisFlyer Miles?
Yes, there are a few ways to transfer KrisFlyer Miles to other programs:
Velocity Frequent Flyer Typically if you’re also a Velocity Frequent Flyer member, you can exchange your KrisFlyer Miles for Velocity Points.
This conversion programme is temporarily suspended.
When it’s active you can receive 1 Velocity Point for every 1.55 KrisFlyer Miles you convert, with a minimum transfer of 5,000 KrisFlyer Miles required for each transaction. Points transfers can’t be reversed.
Shangri-La Golden Circle hotel rewards Whether you want to redeem spa and dining vouchers, free accommodation or upgrades for an existing booking at the Shangri-La, you can exchange your KrisFlyer Miles for Shangri-La Golden Circle points. You can redeem 12 KrisFlyer Miles for 1 GC Award Point and you need to convert a minimum of 20,000 KrisFlyer Miles per transaction. Mile conversions cannot be reversed.
Other partners
Program
Conversion rate and rules
Fliggy - Alibaba
1 KrisFlyer Mile = 2 Fliggy points
Minimum transfer 1,000 Miles
Maximum transfer 200,000 Miles per year
Esso Smiles Driver Rewards
6 KrisFlyer Miles = 1 Smile Point
Minimum transfer 3,000 Miles
Maximum transfer 80,000 Miles per year
CapitaStar
1 KrisFlyer Mile = 7 STAR$®
Minimum transfer 3,000 Miles
Maximum 30,000 Miles per year
Pelago
1 KrisFlyer Mile = SGD$1
Minimum of 1,050 Miles per transaction
All points transfers are irreversible.
Frequently asked questions
Do KrisFlyer Miles points expire?
Yes, KrisFlyer Miles expire 36 months after they are earned. However, you can purchase a 6- or 12-month extension for your miles for a fee, but how long you can extend them will depend on your KrisFlyer Elite status.
You can pay US$12 per 10,000 miles or forfeit 1,200 miles for every 10,000 miles you’d like to extend.
Does KrisFlyer offer family points pooling?
No, but you can transfer KrisFlyer Miles from your child’s account. With a Parental Link set up (see your personal details page) you can transfer up to 50,000 Miles from your child’s account per year.
This costs US$5 or 500 Miles for every 5,000 KrisFlyer Miles transferred from your child’s account.
How can I claim missing KrisFlyer Miles?
Missing KrisFlyer Miles? Head to your account and select “Claim Missing Miles” within the Miles section. Download the Claim Missing Miles form from “Make a Claim”. If you’re claiming miles earned with an airline partner, select “Other Airlines”. You’ll need to provide the details of your flight(s).
It’s normal for Miles to take 6-8 weeks to be earned via non-airline partners. Claims for flights are only valid if they were taken within the last 6 months.
Do all Singpapore Airlines flights earn KrisFlyer Miles?
No, most do but all Singapore Airlines and SilkAir fares with the “G” designation are not eligible.
Do you have to live in Asia to become a KrisFlyer member?
No. You can join KrisFlyer from anywhere in the world, although some benefits are centred in Singapore just as Qantas and Velocity have benefits that are targeted for Australians.
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The Singapore Airlines Krisflyer program is a frequent flyer program which is highly ideal for people who travel in and around Asia on a regular basis. It also offers great benefits such as a high rate of return on mileage points.
Can I transfer krisflyer miles to a family member?
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JohnAugust 28, 2018Finder
Hi Suganthi,
Thank you for leaving a question.
Currently, Transfer of miles from a member’s KrisFlyer account to another account in a different frequent flyer programme, and vice versa, is not allowed. Transfer of KrisFlyer miles from one member’s account to another member’s account is also not permitted. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
NatalieJuly 17, 2018
I am a KrisFlyer member and recently flew to CHC with NZ. How can I add the flight details to my Kris flyer account please?
NikkiJuly 17, 2018
Hi Natalie!
Thanks for getting in touch.
To add a flight to your Krisflyer points, simply log in to your KrisFlyer account and provide your full name, flight numbers, and destinations.
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Nikki
RoslynJune 23, 2018
Can I register my husband on the app on my phone as my husband does not have a phone and we are travelling together
ArnoldJune 23, 2018
Hi Roslyn,
Thanks for your inquiry
You may only register for The SingaporeAir mobile app if you have a Krisflyer Membership. The name on the membership needs to be the same name registered on the app in order for the points to be credited correctly.
Hope this information helps
Cheers,
Arnold
TonyJune 18, 2018
I am travelling Business Class to Singapore and a KrisFlyer member. Am I entitled to invite a friend into the lounge who is on the same flight but travelling economy
NikkiJune 18, 2018
Hi Tony Rae,
Thanks for getting in touch with finder.
Given that you are a Star Alliance member, your access to the lounges is definitely possible however you are not allowed to bring in any guests.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Nikki
RodneyJune 11, 2018
I have only joined the Krisflyers club yesterday , and fly to London this evening . My wife booked my four flights several months ago . Can I be credited with points for the purchase of these flights to London and back to Sydney ?
NikkiJune 11, 2018
Hi Rodney,
Thanks for leaving a question on our page.
You can only have points credited to your Krisflyer miles after you’ve enrolled for the Krisflyer’s club membership.
Hope this clarifies!
Thanks,
Nikki
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Can I transfer krisflyer miles to a family member?
Hi Suganthi,
Thank you for leaving a question.
Currently, Transfer of miles from a member’s KrisFlyer account to another account in a different frequent flyer programme, and vice versa, is not allowed. Transfer of KrisFlyer miles from one member’s account to another member’s account is also not permitted. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
I am a KrisFlyer member and recently flew to CHC with NZ. How can I add the flight details to my Kris flyer account please?
Hi Natalie!
Thanks for getting in touch.
To add a flight to your Krisflyer points, simply log in to your KrisFlyer account and provide your full name, flight numbers, and destinations.
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Nikki
Can I register my husband on the app on my phone as my husband does not have a phone and we are travelling together
Hi Roslyn,
Thanks for your inquiry
You may only register for The SingaporeAir mobile app if you have a Krisflyer Membership. The name on the membership needs to be the same name registered on the app in order for the points to be credited correctly.
Hope this information helps
Cheers,
Arnold
I am travelling Business Class to Singapore and a KrisFlyer member. Am I entitled to invite a friend into the lounge who is on the same flight but travelling economy
Hi Tony Rae,
Thanks for getting in touch with finder.
Given that you are a Star Alliance member, your access to the lounges is definitely possible however you are not allowed to bring in any guests.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Nikki
I have only joined the Krisflyers club yesterday , and fly to London this evening . My wife booked my four flights several months ago . Can I be credited with points for the purchase of these flights to London and back to Sydney ?
Hi Rodney,
Thanks for leaving a question on our page.
You can only have points credited to your Krisflyer miles after you’ve enrolled for the Krisflyer’s club membership.
Hope this clarifies!
Thanks,
Nikki