How to get KrisFlyer miles without flying?

Stay. Rent. Call. Shop. You don't have to fly to earn miles.
  1. Earn with co-brand cards.
  2. Earn with financial service partners.
  3. Earn with ground transport partners.
  4. Earn with hotels and serviced residences.
  5. Earn with retail partners.
  6. Earn with other KrisFlyer partners.
  7. Earn with Kris+ partners.




You can accumulate a significant number of Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles through non-flying activities by leveraging credit card partnerships and everyday spending. The most common method is transferring points from flexible rewards programs like Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, or Citi ThankYou Points at a 1:1 ratio. Additionally, the Kris+ app allows you to earn "KrisPay" miles at hundreds of dining and retail partners in Singapore and beyond, which can then be converted to KrisFlyer miles. Shopping through the KrisShop online portal also yields miles for every dollar spent. For those who travel frequently but stay in hotels, KrisFlyer has deep partnerships with brands like Marriott Bonvoy and Shangri-La, allowing for direct point-to-mile conversions. You can even earn miles by booking car rentals through partners like Avis or Hertz. In 2026, these "ecosystem" earnings are often more lucrative than actual flight miles for many savvy travelers.

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Miles can only be purchased for a specific award flight and must be redeemed immediately. Miles purchased are non- refundable. In the event that miles from a completely unused award ticket are redeposited into a member's account, any purchased miles will not be refunded.

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According to NerdWallet's analysis, 10,000 Singapore KrisFlyer miles are worth about $150. How much are 25,000 Singapore KrisFlyer miles worth? According to NerdWallet's analysis, 25,000 Singapore KrisFlyer miles are worth about $375.

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Qualification requirements. To qualify for KrisFlyer Elite Gold status you'll have to earn at least 50,000 Elite miles in a 12-month period. On reaching this threshold, your account will be upgraded to KrisFlyer Elite Gold status for a minimum of 12 months.

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Lounge access You can enjoy access to the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge if you are a KrisFlyer Elite Gold or a Star Alliance Gold member departing on Singapore Airlines or Star Alliance operated flights, in Premium Economy or Economy Class.

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KrisFlyer miles expire 36 months from the month you earn them. For example, miles earned in March 2023 will expire on March 31, 2026. Even if you regularly earn or redeem Krisflyer miles during the year, your miles expire after three years.

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Singapore KrisFlyer miles are worth about 1.5 cents each when redeemed for economy award flights. You might be able to get a slightly higher value if you book holiday flights with points.

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