KrisFlyer Miles Value Calculator: Convert Miles To Dollars

KrisFlyer Miles Value

Based on our valuations, KrisFlyer Miles have an average value of 1.4 cents each when redeemed for award flights on Singapore Airlines and their partners, but can be worth as much as 2 cents in value booking upper class flights.

Here's our breakdown on KrisFlyer miles value:

Singapore Flights

Singapore KrisFlyer Miles can be redeemed for award flights on Singapore Airlines, Star Alliance airlines, and several other partners.

If you're looking to fly specifically with Singapore Airlines (as in not through codeshares/partners), they fly to the following U.S. cities:

• Houston
• Los Angeles
• New York (JFK)
• New York (Newark)
• San Francisco
• Seattle

For standard economy flights, you'll easily be able to get an average value of around 1.4 cents per KrisFlyer Mile. You can improve on this value exponentially by booking First, Business, and Suite with Singapore Airlines and other airline partners which can give you 2 cents or more in value.

Here are a few of the flights you should look out for:

• Fly Singapore Airlines Suites Class: Singapore Suites is one of the most sought after redemptions and the reason why many collect credit card rewards that can be transferred to the KrisFlyer program.
• Fly Singapore Airlines First and Business Class: If you can't find award or waitlist space with Singapore Suites, you can still fly in utmost luxury and style in Singapore First Class and Business Class. You can book these flights through the six U.S. airports that Singapore flies to.
• Fly From The U.S. To Europe On Singapore Airlines: You can fly New York (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA) and Houston (IAH) to Manchester (MAN) on Singapore Airlines. This allows you to experience top-notch service that is significantly better than what you'll get flying U.S. carriers.
• Seat Upgrades: Miles can be used to upgrade to Premium Economy Class, Business Class, First Class, or Singapore Airlines Suites once you've confirmed your ticket.

KrisFlyer Krisshop

KrisFlyer members can use their KrisFlyer miles when shopping on KrisShop.com. The redemption rate is 125 KrisFlyer miles per approximately S$1 spent.

When converted to USD, this will give your miles a value of about 0.5 cents per KrisFlyer mile. You must use at least 1,000 KrisFlyer miles per transaction.

KrisFlyer vRooms Car Rentals

Booking cars though KrisFlyer vRooms offered an average value of 0.4 cents per KrisFlyer mile. I did find a few redemptions was Hertz that was around 0.9 to 1 cents each for week long rentals in bigger metropolitan areas.

KrisFlyer vRooms Hotels

KrisFlyer miles can be used to pay for hotel rooms through KrisFlyer vRooms. Redemptions for hotels are all over the place with values as low as 0.2 cents and values as high as 0.7 cents.

KrisFlyer miles to dollars calculator

Use our KrisFlyer Miles Value Calculator to determine the average dollar value of KrisFlyer Miles based on redemption. This will give you an idea of how much your miles are worth.

Average redemption value

The table below lists the value of KrisFlyer for several denominations when valued at an average of 1.4 cent per mile.

KrisFlyer redemption value calculator

Use this calculator to help determine whether to use KrisFlyer Miles or pay cash for your redemption. This will help you find out which flights are worth it and which aren't.

How does KrisFlyer miles value compare?

Here's how KrisFlyer miles value stack up against other major airlines:

Finding The Best Card For KrisFlyer Miles

Singapore KrisFlyer is a direct transfer partner of all major credit card rewards programs. This means you can earn rewards transferable to KrisFlyer using AMEX, Chase, Capital One, and Citi.

• American Express Membership Rewards: American Express Membership Rewards points can be converted into Singapore KrisFlyer miles at a 1:1 rate. Every 1,000 AMEX points you transfer will give you 1,000 KrisFlyer miles.
• Chase Ultimate Rewards: Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be converted into Singapore KrisFlyer miles at a 1:1 ratio. Every 1,000 Chase points you transfer to your account will give you 1,000 KrisFlyer miles.
• Capital One Miles: Capital One Venture miles and Spark miles can be converted into Singapore KrisFlyer miles at a 1:1 rate. Every 1,000 Capital One miles you transfer will give you 1,000 KrisFlyer miles.
• Citi ThankYou Rewards: Citi ThankYou Rewards points can be converted into Singapore KrisFlyer miles at a 1:1 ratio if you have the Citi Strata Premier Card. Every 1,000 Citi points you transfer to your KrisFlyer account will give you 1,000 KrisFlyer miles.