Quick summary
Singapore Airlines is offering 30% off KrisFlyer award flights for April 2026 travel on routes touching New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle — both to Singapore and onward to Europe and Asia. The booking window closes March 23, 2026, giving US and Canadian travelers eight days to lock in discounted redemptions on premium transpacific routes.
This April sale runs concurrently with a separate 20% discount on May–November travel, meaning two distinct promotions with different discount rates and travel windows are live simultaneously. The 30% April discount represents the steeper saving for near-term bookings.
Singapore Airlines opened its April 2026 award sale on March 10, cutting KrisFlyer redemption rates by 30% on a selection of US gateway routes — a more aggressive discount than the airline’s concurrent 20% sale covering May through November travel.
The April sale targets four US cities: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. Awards cover not just Singapore-bound flights but also connections to Europe and other Asian destinations via Singapore’s Changi hub.
Bookings must be completed by 11:59 PM Singapore time on March 23 via singaporeair.com or the Singapore Airlines mobile app. No phone bookings, no waitlisting, and no changes or cancellations once ticketed.
What the 30% discount means for US routes
The April sale applies to both Economy and Premium Economy awards, though specific mileage rates for the 30% discount have not been published by the airline. For context, the concurrent 20% May–November sale prices Singapore–Los Angeles and Singapore–San Francisco at 63,200 miles one-way (down from 79,000), and Singapore–New York at 67,600 miles (down from 84,500).
A 30% discount would push those rates lower — potentially to 55,300 miles for West Coast routes and 59,150 miles for New York. That represents a meaningful gap for travelers who can commit to April departure dates.
| Route | Standard rate | 20% discount (May–Nov) | 30% discount (April, estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore–Los Angeles | 79,000 miles | 63,200 miles | ~55,300 miles |
| Singapore–San Francisco | 79,000 miles | 63,200 miles | ~55,300 miles |
| Singapore–New York | 84,500 miles | 67,600 miles | ~59,150 miles |
| Singapore–Seattle | 79,000 miles | 63,200 miles | ~55,300 miles |
The airline has not released a full route list or blackout date schedule for the April sale, unlike the May–November promotion which includes detailed route-by-route terms. Travelers should verify availability directly on Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer redemption portal before the March 23 deadline.
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Two sales, two strategies
Singapore Airlines is running two overlapping promotions with different mechanics. The 20% KrisFlyer Global Redemption Sale covers May 1–November 15, 2026 travel, excludes Business Class entirely, and includes a general blackout period from May 22–June 15 plus route-specific blackouts. That sale also closes March 23.
The April sale offers a steeper 30% discount but compresses the travel window to a single month. For travelers with flexible April schedules, the math favors the April sale. For those planning summer or fall trips, the May–November sale is the only option — though the 20% discount is less aggressive.
Both sales prohibit changes and cancellations once ticketed, a standard restriction for deeply discounted saver awards. Singapore Airlines is protecting revenue by locking in commitments rather than allowing speculative bookings that might be abandoned later.
What to do
The March 23 deadline is firm, and Singapore Airlines does not extend award sale booking windows — here is the sequence:
- Check award availability now — Log into singaporeair.com and search your preferred April dates. The 30% discount applies only to inventory the airline releases for the sale, not all April flights.
- Compare the two sales — If your travel dates fall in May or later, the 20% sale is your only option. If April works, the 30% discount is the better deal.
- Verify connection rules — Awards touching US gateways can route onward to Europe or Asia via Singapore, but the airline has not published whether the 30% discount applies to multi-segment itineraries or only nonstop US–Singapore legs.
- Book by March 23, 11:59 PM SGT — That is 10:59 AM ET / 7:59 AM PT on March 23. Miss the window and the discount evaporates.
Watch: Singapore Airlines typically releases award sale details in stages — the April 30% discount was announced without a full route list or blackout date schedule. The airline may publish additional terms before the March 23 deadline.
Questions? Answers.
Can I book the April 30% sale and the May–November 20% sale on the same itinerary?
No. Each sale applies to separate travel windows — April for the 30% discount, May 1–November 15 for the 20% discount. You cannot combine discounts or split an itinerary across both promotions.
Does the 30% discount apply to Business Class awards?
The airline has not confirmed cabin eligibility for the April sale. The concurrent May–November sale explicitly excludes Business Class, covering only Economy and Premium Economy. Assume the April sale follows the same restriction unless Singapore Airlines states otherwise.
What happens if I need to cancel an award booked under the April sale?
Singapore Airlines prohibits changes and cancellations for awards booked under both the April and May–November sales. The miles are forfeited if you do not travel. This is a standard restriction for deeply discounted saver awards.
Can I waitlist for sold-out dates under the April sale?
No. The sale terms prohibit waitlisting. You can only book confirmed award inventory that shows as available when you search.
