This can be a useful tool if you\u2019re hoping to book a high-value Singapore Airlines award — but it\u2019s not something to rely on without a backup plan. Waitlisted awards don\u2019t always clear, and you\u2019ll need enough KrisFlyer miles in your account before joining the waitlist.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how the Singapore KrisFlyer award waitlist works, when it might be worth using, and what to know before transferring points or counting on a waitlisted award to clear.<\/p>\n
How To Waitlist a Singapore KrisFlyer Award Ticket<\/span><\/h2>\nTo waitlist an award ticket, there isn't anything different you need to do when searching. Just log in as usual and search for your desired date and route.<\/p>\n
Let's use a business-class flight from New York to Singapore as an example:<\/p>\n![\"Singapore](\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\")
Credit: Singapore Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nIn our example, KrisFlyer's cheapest Saver awards cost 117,000 miles, which can be a great redemption considering the long trip. However, it's currently only available as a waitlist option, meaning I won't get a confirmed booking until the waitlist clears.<\/p>\n
If I choose to waitlist the Saver award, I simply click through the next page, just as I would for a regular award booking.<\/p>\nCredit: Singapore Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nUnlike a confirmed booking, I won't need to put down any credit card info or make seat and baggage selections at this stage.<\/p>\n
Singapore Airlines will then send a confirmation of the waitlist.<\/p>\n
Related:\u00a0<\/strong>How To Book a Free Stopover Using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles<\/a><\/p>\nImportant KrisFlyer waitlist basics<\/span><\/h3>\nSingapore Airlines will email when your waitlist clears. You'll learn the outcome no later than 14 days<\/strong> before departure and then choose whether to confirm the booking. Singapore will give you a deadline for when to confirm your ticket; if you don't book it by then, you will lose that award.<\/p>\nHere are several other things to note:<\/p>\n
\n- Award waitlists are available for flights at least three weeks before departure.<\/li>\n
- You need enough KrisFlyer miles<\/a> for the flight you intend to waitlist.<\/li>\n
- You can waitlist multiple award flights, and you only need enough miles for the most expensive award ticket.<\/li>\n
- Waitlists are available for Saver and Advantage awards. Access awards are not eligible for waitlists.<\/li>\n
- You can only waitlist a Singapore Airlines award flight. Partner airline awards are not eligible.<\/li>\n
- You can cancel a waitlisted award flight at any time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Related: <\/strong>How To Maximize Singapore KrisFlyer Miles: Award Charts and Best Sweet Spots<\/a><\/p>\nCredit: Singapore Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nWhat Are the Chances of a Waitlisted KrisFlyer Award Clearing?<\/span><\/h2>\nBeing able to waitlist a Singapore KrisFlyer's award ticket is a nice feature, but it's not necessarily something you should get your hopes up for. Essentially, in the event that Singapore Airlines releases more award space for the specific award fare you waitlisted for, or if another passenger cancels their booking, you would have a head start at getting the new award space.<\/p>\n
You would likely have a better chance of a waitlist clearing if you book far in advance, or if you're looking to snag an economy or premium economy award instead of a seat up front. Still, it's best to keep your expectations low.<\/p>\n
It's a good idea to have a backup plan or to think of alternatives. In our above example from New York to Singapore, I may opt to burn some extra points and snag the Advantage award for 165,000 KrisFlyer miles instead of waitlisting for the Saver award.<\/p>\n
Luckily, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer partners with all major transferable points currencies<\/a>, so racking up additional miles can come quite easily. Below is a look at KrisFlyer's transfer partners:<\/p>\nFrom<\/div>To<\/div>Transfer Ratio<\/div>Min.Transfer<\/div>Average Time<\/div><\/div>Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:1,000<\/div>-<\/div>11 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div>Capital One<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer)<\/div><\/div><\/div>100:100<\/div>1,000<\/div>18 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div>Chase (Ultimate Rewards)<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:1,000<\/div>-<\/div>1 day<\/div><\/div><\/div>Citibank (ThankYou Rewards)<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:1,000<\/div>-<\/div>20 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div>Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer)<\/div><\/div><\/div>3:1<\/div>3,000<\/div>4 days<\/div><\/div><\/div>Accor Group (ALL - Accor Live Limitless)<\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer)<\/div><\/div><\/div>2,000:1,000<\/div>-<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>Brex Cash<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer)<\/div><\/div><\/div>3:2<\/div>500<\/div>
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In our example, KrisFlyer's cheapest Saver awards cost 117,000 miles, which can be a great redemption considering the long trip. However, it's currently only available as a waitlist option, meaning I won't get a confirmed booking until the waitlist clears.<\/p>\n
If I choose to waitlist the Saver award, I simply click through the next page, just as I would for a regular award booking.<\/p>\n Unlike a confirmed booking, I won't need to put down any credit card info or make seat and baggage selections at this stage.<\/p>\n Singapore Airlines will then send a confirmation of the waitlist.<\/p>\n Related:\u00a0<\/strong>How To Book a Free Stopover Using Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles<\/a><\/p>\n Singapore Airlines will email when your waitlist clears. You'll learn the outcome no later than 14 days<\/strong> before departure and then choose whether to confirm the booking. Singapore will give you a deadline for when to confirm your ticket; if you don't book it by then, you will lose that award.<\/p>\n Here are several other things to note:<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>How To Maximize Singapore KrisFlyer Miles: Award Charts and Best Sweet Spots<\/a><\/p>\n Being able to waitlist a Singapore KrisFlyer's award ticket is a nice feature, but it's not necessarily something you should get your hopes up for. Essentially, in the event that Singapore Airlines releases more award space for the specific award fare you waitlisted for, or if another passenger cancels their booking, you would have a head start at getting the new award space.<\/p>\n You would likely have a better chance of a waitlist clearing if you book far in advance, or if you're looking to snag an economy or premium economy award instead of a seat up front. Still, it's best to keep your expectations low.<\/p>\n It's a good idea to have a backup plan or to think of alternatives. In our above example from New York to Singapore, I may opt to burn some extra points and snag the Advantage award for 165,000 KrisFlyer miles instead of waitlisting for the Saver award.<\/p>\n Luckily, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer partners with all major transferable points currencies<\/a>, so racking up additional miles can come quite easily. Below is a look at KrisFlyer's transfer partners:<\/p>\n![\"Waitlisting](\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-25-at-15.17.48-900x456.png\")
Important KrisFlyer waitlist basics<\/span><\/h3>\n
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What Are the Chances of a Waitlisted KrisFlyer Award Clearing?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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