Singapore Airlines · Star Alliance
Buy KrisFlyer miles
There are four realistic ways to add KrisFlyer miles to an account: buy direct from Singapore Airlines, earn them, transfer eligible partner points, or ask us for an independent quote. Most KrisFlyer buy requests are Saver-award top-ups for a premium cabin already showing space on the desired date.
How to buy KrisFlyer miles
| Option | How it works | Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy direct from Singapore Airlines | Purchase through the airline's own official Buy Miles page where it is offered. | Straightforward, within programme terms, sometimes bonused. | Retail pricing, annual purchase caps, and price varies with promotions. |
| Earn through flying and partners | Miles accrue on Singapore Airlines and Star Alliance flights, co-brand cards across Asia and beyond, KrisShop and retail partners, and most bank transfer programmes. | No purchase cost, and flights also earn status credit. | Slow if you need a specific balance for a booking soon. |
| Transfer eligible partner points | KrisFlyer supports topping up and transferring miles for a fee, plus family pooling in eligible markets. | Can be cheaper than buying, and ratios are sometimes bonused. | Transfers are usually irreversible and are governed by both providers' terms. |
| Request a MilesQuote quote | Tell us the shortfall and the award you are trying to book; we review it and reply with an indicative figure or an honest no. | Independent comparison against the direct price, no published rate to talk you into. | No guaranteed price, no guaranteed availability, and programme terms still govern your account. |
How much KrisFlyer miles cost
Singapore Airlines sells and tops up KrisFlyer miles directly through its website. That direct price is your benchmark. Any third-party figure — ours included — should be compared against it with taxes and carrier-imposed surcharges included, not against the headline award price alone.
Run the arithmetic before committing with the miles vs cash calculator, which compares the full award total against the cash fare.
How KrisFlyer awards are priced
Redemptions cover Singapore Airlines Saver and Advantage awards, Star Alliance partners, upgrades, and KrisShop purchases.
Saver awards in Suites or business class typically show the strongest value; Advantage awards rarely justify buying miles.
When buying miles makes sense
- You have already found award space on your exact dates.
- You are short by a modest amount and only need to buy the shortfall.
- The award is a premium cabin where the cash fare is several times the award cost.
- The all-in award total is clearly below the cash fare, not marginally below it.
When buying miles usually does not make sense
- You are buying speculatively, with no confirmed award availability.
- The saving is under roughly ten per cent — cash keeps flexibility and earning.
- Surcharges absorb most of the fare you were trying to avoid.
- The redemption is short-haul economy against an already-cheap fare.
Buying versus transferring
KrisFlyer supports topping up and transferring miles for a fee, plus family pooling in eligible markets.
Current promotions
We do not publish promotion claims. Airline purchase bonuses appear and expire quickly, so check Singapore Airlines's official purchase page for what is live today and treat any third-party promotion table as advertising.
Before you buy
- Confirm award availability on your exact dates before buying any miles.
- Compare any quote against Singapore Airlines's own purchase price, including promotions.
- Include taxes and carrier-imposed surcharges in the total cost.
- Read Singapore Airlines's programme terms — they govern your account, not us.
Get a KrisFlyer miles quote
No rates are published and nothing here is a guaranteed price. Tell us the specifics and we will respond with an indicative figure or an honest explanation of why we cannot quote.
KrisFlyer buying questions
- Can I buy KrisFlyer miles directly from Singapore Airlines?
- Singapore Airlines sells and tops up KrisFlyer miles directly through its website.
- How many miles do I actually need?
- Check the award price Singapore Airlines shows for your exact dates and cabin first. Redemptions cover Singapore Airlines Saver and Advantage awards, Star Alliance partners, upgrades, and KrisShop purchases.
- How much do KrisFlyer miles cost?
- We publish no price per mile, and neither should anyone else without seeing your request. Use Singapore Airlines's own purchase page as your benchmark, then compare any quote against it including taxes and surcharges.
- Are there KrisFlyer promotions right now?
- We do not publish promotion claims we cannot verify. Check Singapore Airlines's official purchase page for any current bonus, since airline promotions change frequently.
- What is the difference between Saver and Advantage?
- Saver awards cost fewer miles with limited availability; Advantage awards cost more but open up more seats.
- Do KrisFlyer miles expire?
- Yes, on a defined schedule, with limited paid extension in some cases. Check the current policy with Singapore Airlines.
MilesQuote is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by or partnered with any airline or loyalty programme. Programme names are used for identification only. We publish no fixed rates; every quote is indicative, prepared individually, and never a guarantee of price or completion. Always check your programme's own terms before acting.