How to earn Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles in Australia

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has long been one of the most valuable programs for Australians chasing premium travel. But with changes rolling out to award pricing from 1 November, plus ongoing shifts with banks and credit cards, is the program still worth earning in?

On this episode of the Point Hacks Podcast, Brandon and I explore whether KrisFlyer still provides worthwhile value, the best remaining sweet spots, how Velocity and KrisFlyer pair together, and how Australians can earn miles on the ground using Kris+.

Key Takeaways

“The region concept creates sweet spots… you can get some really good value.”
KrisFlyer prices their reward seats by regions, rather than distance. This unlocks outsized value on strategic routes like Perth ↔ Asia and Middle East ↔ Europe.

“If you do see an Advantage reward and you have enough miles, I would still consider going for it.”
While the cheapest Saver awards aren’t always available, Advantage pricing can still be worthwhile if the flights suit your travel dates.

“You’re not paying any extra fees… but by buying through Kris+, you earn KrisFlyer miles.”
With the Kris+ app, Australians in Melbourne and Sydney can earn KrisFlyer miles on everyday spend. While it’s limited to a few select retailers, it’s a nice bonus source of miles that doesn’t rely on flying or credit cards.

“As far as devaluations go, this one is pretty modest.”
KrisFlyer’s November changes increase pricing, but not destructively. The biggest sweet spots shrink, but Brandon believes the program remains strong and competitive overall. Especially when leveraged with Velocity and flexible points programs.

Further reading and helpful links

Read our full guide on the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Program.

Learn how to transfer Velocity Points to KrisFlyer Miles.

Get started with the Kris+ app

Looking to start collecting KrisFlyer Miles? While there are no direct-earn or co-branded KrisFlyer credit cards in Australia (at least not right now!), many Australian bank programs allow you to transfer points to KrisFlyer Miles. Check out our latest list of KrisFlyer Mile earning credit cards to learn more.

American Express Velocity Platinum

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Sign-up Bonus:

60,000 bonus Velocity Points*

Rewards Earn Rate:

1.25 Velocity Points earned per $1 on all eligible spend except for government bodies˜. 2.25 Velocity Points per $1 spent on selected Virgin Australia purchases˜. 0.5 Velocity Points per $1 on Government spend˜

Annual Fee:

$440 p.a.

The American Express Velocity Platinum Card has 60,000 bonus Velocity Points* on offer for new American Express Card Members who apply, are approved and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months of approval. Includes several perks such as Virgin Australia Lounge Access^ every time you fly domestically with Virgin Australia, 2 VA Guest Lounge Passes⁼ each year and a Complimentary Domestic Return Virgin Australia Flightˢ. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. New American Express Card Members Only.

Velocity Points can also be transferred to KrisFlyer at a rate of 1.55:1 (and vice versa). This transfer rate is usually higher than what the banks offer, so make sure to check out our list of Velocity Point earning credit cards too.

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