Question 1

How much are KrisFlyer miles worth in Singapore dollars?

Accepted Answer

KrisFlyer miles have a cash equivalent value of approximately S$0.01 (1 cent) per mile — meaning 100 miles = S$1.00. However, redeeming for Singapore Airlines flights typically yields significantly better value: 1.1–2 cents per mile for Economy redemptions, and up to 3–5 cents per mile for Business Class or Suites. For example, a SIN–LHR Business Saver redemption costs 89,000 miles each way. Cash fares can be S$3,000–5,000, implying 3.4–5.6 cents per mile — far above the 1 cent cash value. Avoid converting miles to KrisPay credits or retail vouchers as these give only 0.5–0.8 cents/mile.

Question 2

Which Singapore credit card earns KrisFlyer miles the fastest?

Accepted Answer

For local spending, the best KrisFlyer miles earning cards in Singapore are: KrisFlyer UOB Card (1.2 mpd local, 3.0 mpd on SIA/Scoot), AMEX KrisFlyer Ascend (1.2 mpd local, 2.0 mpd on SIA), UOB PRVI Miles (1.4 mpd local, 3.0 mpd overseas), and DBS Altitude (1.3 mpd local, 2.0 mpd overseas). For overseas spending, UOB PRVI Miles and DBS Altitude offer the best rates at 3.0 mpd and 2.0 mpd respectively. Note that all these cards have annual fees — factor in the effective cost vs miles earned.

Question 3

How many KrisFlyer miles do I need for a free flight to common destinations?

Accepted Answer

KrisFlyer Saver award rates (one-way): Singapore to Kuala Lumpur — 8,000 miles Economy, 22,000 Business. Singapore to Bangkok — 13,000 miles Economy, 25,000 Business. Singapore to Tokyo — 16,500 miles Economy, 35,000 Business. Singapore to Sydney — 29,000 miles Economy, 57,500 Business. Singapore to London — 44,000 miles Economy, 89,000 Business. Singapore to Los Angeles — 55,000 miles Economy, 110,000 Business. Taxes and surcharges are payable separately and vary by route.

Question 4

Do KrisFlyer miles expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KrisFlyer miles earned from credit card spending and most partner transactions expire 3 years from the date of earning. Miles earned from actual Singapore Airlines flights expire at the end of the calendar year, 3 years after the year in which they were earned. You can extend expiry by earning at least 1 new mile (via any activity) within the 3-year period, which resets the clock on all your miles. KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy no expiry on their miles.

Question 5

Is it better to pay annual fees on a miles card in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how many miles you earn. Most premium miles cards charge S$192–S$535/year in annual fees but offer sign-up bonuses of 15,000–30,000 miles. At 1.1 cents/mile, a 20,000-mile bonus is worth S$220 — roughly covering a S$196 fee. The key is consistent spending: a cardholder spending S$2,500/month at 1.3 mpd earns 39,000 miles/year worth S$390–S$780 at redemption rates, comfortably justifying most annual fees. Waiver of annual fee is also sometimes available on request.

Question 6

What is the KrisFlyer miles-per-dollar (mpd) and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Miles per dollar (mpd) is the number of KrisFlyer miles earned for every S$1 charged to your credit card. For example, 1.4 mpd means spending S$1,000 earns 1,400 miles. Spending categories matter: most cards have a higher mpd for overseas or airline spend vs local spend. Note that some spend categories (e.g., utilities, government payments, insurance, education) are typically excluded from earning miles — always check your card's exclusion list.

Route	Economy Saver	Business Saver
SIN → KUL (Kuala Lumpur)	8,000 ✓	22,000 ✓
SIN → BKK (Bangkok)	13,000 ✓	25,000 ✓
SIN → HKG (Hong Kong)	10,000 ✓	22,500 ✓
SIN → NRT (Tokyo)	16,500 ✓	35,000 ✓
SIN → SYD (Sydney)	29,000 ✓	57,500 ✗
SIN → LHR (London)	44,000 ✓	89,000 ✗
SIN → LAX (Los Angeles)	55,000 ✗	110,000 ✗

Redemption Type	Cents per Mile	Assessment
KrisPay (digital wallet)	0.5¢	Poor — avoid
Retail vouchers / miles transfer	~0.7¢	Poor
Economy Saver flights (short-haul)	1.0–1.5¢	Fair
Economy Saver flights (long-haul)	1.5–2.5¢	Good
Business Saver flights (long-haul)	2.5–5¢	Excellent
Suites (First Class)	4–8¢+	Best value

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Card	Local mpd	Overseas mpd	SIA mpd	Best for
KrisFlyer UOB	1.2	1.2	3.0	SIA ticket purchases
AMEX KrisFlyer Ascend	1.2	1.2	2.0	Balanced earn + lounge access
UOB PRVI Miles	1.4	3.0	1.4	Frequent overseas travellers
DBS Altitude	1.3	2.0	1.3	Flexible, good overseas rate