KrisFlyer is Singapore Airlines’ and Scoot’s loyalty program, offering Malaysian travellers easy ways to earn miles through flights, credit cards, hotels, and daily spending, which can then be redeemed for flights, upgrades, and travel rewards across Singapore Airlines, Star Alliance, and partner airlines.
What Is KrisFlyer?
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KrisFlyer is the frequent-flyer program of Singapore Airlines, where you can earn miles by flying with Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Star Alliance airlines, as well as through non-airline partners like hotels, credit cards, and lifestyle brands.
How to Earn KrisFlyer Miles
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Flying & Promotions
You earn KrisFlyer miles based on your fare class, with up to 200% miles for Suites and First Class, 150% for Business Class, and 100% for Economy Flexi fares. KrisFlyer Elite members get an extra 25% bonus miles on eligible flights. Singapore Airlines and Scoot also run seasonal promos, such as bonus-mile campaigns for selected booking and travel periods.
Credit Cards & Bank Partners
You can convert reward points from major banking partners directly into KrisFlyer miles. This includes Amex, Citibank, Capital One, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and many regional banks across Asia-Pacific.
Everyday Spending & Lifestyle
Through the Kris+ app, members can earn up to 3 miles per S$1 at partner outlets in Singapore and select countries. You can also collect bonus miles when renting cars with partners like Hertz, Avis, and Budget—making it easy to earn miles through both travel and daily expenses.
Best Credit Cards to Earn KrisFlyer Miles
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UOB KrisFlyer Credit Card
Earn 3 miles per S$1 spent on Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Kris+, and KrisShop, plus 2.4 miles per S$1 on dining, food delivery, online shopping, travel, and transport once you hit S$1,000 annual spend on the UOB KrisFlyer Credit Card.
- Enjoy fast-track KrisFlyer Elite Silver status after S$5,000 in SIA-related spending, including perks like priority check-in and extra baggage on Scoot.
- Annual fee is S$196.20 (about RM620–RM630) with a first-year waiver, and miles are automatically credited with no conversion required.
American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Credit Card
Earn 2 KrisFlyer miles per S$1 on SingaporeAir.com, Scoot, KrisShop, and Grab; 1.1 miles per S$1 on other spending.
- Generous welcome offer of up to 17,000 KrisFlyer miles for new cardholders meeting spending thresholds.
- Annual fee is S$179.85 (about RM570–RM580), waived for the first year.
UOB PRVI Miles Credit Card
- Great for travel and overseas spending, earning up to 1.4 miles per S$1 on local spend with UOB PRVI Miles Credit Card
- Includes travel insurance and up to 4 lounge accesses. Annual fee S$261.60 (about RM830–RM840), waivable.
American Express Platinum Charge Card
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Enjoy premium travel perks, including airport lounge access, complimentary hotel upgrades, and generous travel credits when you use your American Express Platinum Charge Card.
What Card Should You Choose?
Your Priority | Best Card Choice | Why It Makes Sense |
|---|---|---|
Max miles on SQ/Scoot spending | UOB KrisFlyer | High earn rate and built-in elite perks; great for mixing everyday spending & travel |
Great bonus miles and Grab synergy | Amex KrisFlyer | Ideal for frequent overseas and online spend |
Superior overseas rate and travel insurance | UOB PRVI Miles | Excellent for international spend and travel protection |
Luxury perks & travel credits | Amex Platinum Charge | Supreme benefits for travel enthusiasts |
How to Redeem KrisFlyer Miles
Award Flights
When redeeming KrisFlyer miles with Singapore Airlines, members can choose between Saver Awards, which require fewer miles but have limited availability, and Advantage Awards, which need more miles but offer better availability plus two complimentary stopovers per round trip. Use the KrisFlyer Miles Calculator on the SingaporeAir website to check miles needed for your route. Booking early and staying flexible is recommended, as Saver Awards often sell out quickly.
Scoot Awards & Mix Miles + Cash
KrisFlyer members can redeem miles for Scoot economy tickets starting from just 1,500 miles. Alternatively, you can mix miles and cash when booking on the FlyScoot website, with redemptions starting from 1,000 miles, which can be applied to fares, taxes, and selected add-ons for more flexibility.
Nominate Others
You can nominate up to five people to redeem miles on your behalf, with nominees changeable every six months.
Approximate Value of KrisFlyer Miles
Trip Type | Approx. Miles Needed (Round-Trip, Saver) | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|
Economy: Kuala Lumpur ↔ London | ~99,000 miles | Saver round-trip via Malaysia Airlines |
Business: Kuala Lumpur ↔ London | ~228,000 miles | Saver round-trip via Malaysia Airlines |
Economy: Kuala Lumpur ↔ Singapore | ~17,000 miles | Saver round-trip via Malaysia Airlines |
Business: Kuala Lumpur ↔ Singapore | ~44,000 miles | Saver round-trip via Malaysia Airlines |
Couple (Economy): Kuala Lumpur → London | ~198,000 miles (2 × 99,000) | Based on Saver rates above |
Tips on How to Use KrisFlyer Miles
Stack Credit Card and Promo Bonuses
Boost your KrisFlyer balance by transferring reward points or credit card miles from major issuers like American Express (Amex), Citibank, and POSB. Transfers during bonus campaigns can earn an extra 15–20% miles, making it a fast way to accumulate miles for future redemptions, especially if you spend frequently on dining, shopping, and travel.
Use Kris+ App
Earn KrisFlyer miles every day through the Kris+ app, which lets you collect miles from dining, wellness, shopping, and travel experiences. You can earn up to 9 miles per S$1 spent at partner restaurants, cafés, spas, and retail outlets in Singapore and selected countries, turning everyday spending into miles.
Book Award Flights Early
Plan your KrisFlyer award flights as early as possible, especially Saver fares that require fewer miles but have limited availability. Popular routes and peak travel periods sell out quickly, so booking early increases your chances of securing the best deals.
Be Flexible on Travel Dates
Maximize your miles by staying flexible with travel dates and monitoring limited-time promotions, such as bonus miles or discounted award redemptions. Adaptability with when and where you fly improves your chances of getting the most value from your KrisFlyer miles.
Do KrisFlyer Miles Expire?
Yes, KrisFlyer miles expire 3 years from the month they are credited, regardless of account activity. For example, miles earned in January 2025 will expire at the end of January 2028 if not redeemed. Unlike some programs that extend validity with new activity, KrisFlyer follows a fixed-expiry system.
You can extend expiring miles by 6 or 12 months for a small service fee (waived for KrisFlyer Elite members). Alternatively, use miles for seat upgrades, Scoot flights, Pelago activities, or Kris+ redemptions before they expire to preserve their value.
Earning and Using KrisFlyer Miles Wisely
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KrisFlyer milestone rewards are flexible and easy to access, whether you’re flying, shopping, spending, or booking experiences. By combining credit card point transfers, everyday spending partners, and smart redemptions, you can earn and use miles efficiently.
FAQs: KrisFlyer Miles Guide
Can I transfer credit card points to KrisFlyer?
Yes, many regional and international banks allow you to convert points into KrisFlyer miles.What’s the Kris+ app?
Use Kris+ to pay and earn miles at participating retail, dining, and lifestyle partners.Who can I redeem miles for?
You can nominate up to five people to redeem miles on your behalf, with changes allowed every six months.