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KrisFlyer guide: miles and Elite status
Rules checked September 27, 2026
KrisFlyer is Singapore Airlines' program and a member of Star Alliance. Most flyers want to know three things: what a flight earns, what Elite status takes, and why it is so hard to spend the miles. Here are the answers, with the official rules.
How many miles does a flight earn?
You earn a percentage of the distance flown, depending on the booking class on your ticket.
| Cabin | Booking classes | Miles earned |
|---|---|---|
| Suites and First | A, F | 200% |
| Business | C, J, Z | 150% |
| Business, discounted | D, U | 125% |
| Premium Economy | S, T | 125% |
| Premium Economy, discounted | R, L, P | 100% |
| Economy, flexible | B, E, Y | 100% |
| Economy, standard | H, M, W | 75% |
| Economy, cheapest | K, N, Q, V, G | 50% |
Elite miles, which count toward status, are earned in line with the miles for your fare. Scoot flights earn much less, between 10% and 25% of the distance.
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What does Elite status take?
| Tier | To reach and to keep | Star Alliance status |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Silver | 25,000 Elite miles in 12 months | Star Alliance Silver |
| Elite Gold | 50,000 Elite miles in 12 months | Star Alliance Gold |
Elite Silver and Elite Gold members earn a 25% tier bonus on redeemable miles for most fares, but not on the cheapest economy classes. The bonus doesn't count toward status. Up to 5,000 (Silver) or 10,000 (Gold) Elite miles can come from spending with KrisFlyer partners rather than flying. PPS Club, Singapore Airlines' top tier, is earned through spending on premium-cabin tickets rather than Elite miles, so it isn't covered here.
How do I spend miles on Singapore Airlines?
There are three kinds of redemption, and they differ in more than price. Singapore Airlines describes them like this.
| Saver | Advantage | Access | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Fixed, from the award chart | Fixed, higher than Saver | Varies with demand for the seat |
| Availability | Allocated seats. "Very popular", availability "may be limited" | More seats on all flights | Over and above the award seats |
| Waitlist | Yes | Yes | No: confirmed straight away if a seat is available |
| Stopovers | 1 on a round trip, none one-way | 2 on a round trip, 1 one-way | 2 on a round trip, 1 one-way |
| Cancellation fee | USD 75 | USD 50 | USD 50 |
| Date change | USD 25 | Free | Free |
Access redemption started on November 1, 2025, and lets you use miles to secure a seat "even if award seats are fully redeemed". Redemption tickets can't be upgraded and don't earn miles, Elite miles or PPS value. Round-trip awards cost twice the one-way miles, and taxes and fees are extra.
Source: Singapore Airlines, Earning and redeeming KrisFlyer miles and Redeem miles. Read November 11, 2026.
Why are Saver seats so hard to find?
Singapore Airlines says its Saver award "requires fewer KrisFlyer miles", but it is "very popular" and "early planning and flexibility in travel dates and times may be required". Many members hold the same miles, because about 70 banks and financial services convert points into KrisFlyer miles. On Star Alliance partner awards booked with KrisFlyer miles, SQ says waitlists are not offered.
Can I use KrisFlyer miles on other airlines?
Yes. Singapore Airlines says you can redeem on Star Alliance airlines as well as its own partners. Awards on partners such as Garuda Indonesia, Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Australia and Juneyao Airlines are booked through KrisFlyer Membership Services, and some will become available on singaporeair.com progressively.
Should I credit my Singapore Airlines flights to another program?
Sometimes. Turkish Miles&Smiles reaches Star Alliance Gold at 40,000 Status Miles, against 50,000 Elite miles here, but it earns nothing on SQ's cheapest classes. Read Alternatives to KrisFlyer for the numbers.
What your KrisFlyer level means across Star Alliance
Reaching these levels gives you Star Alliance status, recognized by every Star Alliance airline. Levels below the first one listed carry no alliance status.
| Your KrisFlyer level | Star Alliance status |
|---|---|
| Elite Silver | Star Alliance Silver |
| Elite Gold | Star Alliance Gold |
| PPS Club | Star Alliance Gold |
| Solitaire PPS | Star Alliance Gold |
What each Star Alliance status gives you
Star Alliance Silver
- Priority waitlisting when your class of service is fully booked
- Priority airport standby (where the law allows)
Star Alliance Gold
- Everything in Silver
- Priority check-in
- Priority boarding (where available)
- Priority baggage handling
- Extra baggage allowance: 20 kg or one more piece, depending on the airline
- Lounge access at over 1,000 lounges worldwide, when flying any Star Alliance airline (some restrictions apply)
- Gold Track fast lanes at security and immigration, where available
Subject to each airline's fare conditions and local regulations. KrisFlyer may add benefits on its own airline. Source: Star Alliance: benefits and privileges. Checked October 5, 2026.
Who it suits
A good fit: people who fly Singapore Airlines regularly on standard or flexible fares, collect miles through Singapore bank cards, and want to redeem on Singapore Airlines itself. Not so good: people who mostly buy the cheapest economy fares and mainly want Star Alliance Gold. Another Star Alliance program may get you there faster. See how to choose a frequent flyer program.
Do your miles expire?
KrisFlyer miles expire three years after you earn them, unless you're a PPS Club member.
- Miles expire at the end of the month they were earned, three years later (for example, miles credited in July expire on July 31 three years on, at 23:59 Singapore time).
- You can extend expiring miles once, for 1,200 miles or US$12 per 10,000 miles (or part). The extension adds 6 months for KrisFlyer members and 12 months for Elite Silver and Elite Gold members. Miles that have already expired can't be revived.
- PPS Club members' miles don't expire while they keep PPS Club status. If you lose it, the balance goes back to a three-year clock from the date you qualified for your new tier.
- Your miles must still be valid on the day the award ticket is issued.
Rules checked October 10, 2026. Programs change their rules, so check your own account for exact expiry dates. Sources: KrisFlyer FAQ; KrisFlyer terms and conditions.
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