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Singapore First Class to SIN opens on JFK and LAX in December
As of July 5, 2026, Singapore KrisFlyer had two seats in first class on both JFK-SIN and LAX-SIN departing December 1. Both routes priced at or below 2.5 cents per point.
Singapore KrisFlyer released first class inventory to its own hub on December 1, 2026, with two seats available from both New York and Los Angeles. The LAX-SIN routing hit 2.5 cents per point, matching the tier-one sweet spot for Singapore first class to Asia.
The snapshot
| Route | Date | Points | Taxes & fees | Est. cash | cpp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK-SIN | 2026-12-01 | 503,000 | not reported | $12,000 | 2.4 |
| LAX-SIN | 2026-12-01 | 471,500 | not reported | $12,000 | 2.5 |
Both routings were priced within the Singapore first class to Asia redemption tier as of the snapshot date.
Why it's worth it
The LAX-SIN redemption at 471,500 miles and 2.5 cpp sits at the precise sweet spot for Singapore first class within the region. The JFK routing, slightly higher at 503,000 miles, still delivers 2.4 cpp on a 15-plus-hour first class cabin. Singapore's 777 first class product includes shower spas and on-demand dining, making the cabin itself a draw. Two seats on each route is tight inventory; first class availability to SIN tends to move in single-digit seats and fills within days of snapshot observation.
How to book
Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Capital One Miles all transfer to Singapore KrisFlyer at a 1:1 ratio. Transfers post within 24 hours. Verify current availability via the Points Radar calculator or directly on the Singapore KrisFlyer website before moving points; premium-cabin seats on this route are scarce.
Before you transfer
This snapshot reflects availability on July 5, 2026. First class redemptions to Singapore's hub fill quickly once identified; the two-seat windows observed on both JFK and LAX may have closed by the time you read this. Check points-radar.com/radar or singaporeair.com/krisflyer for live seat counts before committing transfer requests.