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When Does Singapore Airlines Release Award Seats? (2026 Guide)

Quick answer: Singapore Airlines releases award seats exactly 355 days before departure through Singapore KrisFlyer, at midnight in Singapore (SGT). New inventory loads on a rolling basis — every day at midnight, a fresh date 355 days from now becomes bookable.

Last verified: May 22, 2026

Release Window

T-355

days before departure

Time of Day

Midnight

Singapore (SGT)

Loyalty Program

Singapore KrisFlyer

Where you book Singapore Airlines award seats

Singapore Airlines Award Release Schedule

Maximum advance	355 days before departure
Typical advance	355 days before departure
Time of day	Midnight, Singapore (SGT)
Release cadence	Rolling daily — one new day at T-355 opens each midnight
Partner release rules	Partners typically see the same T-355 window with reduced inventory; check individual partner programs for exceptions
Last-minute releases	Often a second wave at T-14, T-7, and T-24h as unsold premium seats are dumped to awards
Program reference	https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/ppsclub-krisflyer/

How Singapore Airlines's Release Pattern Works

Singapore Airlines opens Saver awards 355 days out at midnight Singapore time.

How to Book Singapore Airlines Award Seats the Moment They Open

Calculate the exact release moment. Departure date minus 355 days, midnight in Singapore (SGT). Convert that to your local time and set an alarm.
Pre-fund the program. Make sure your Singapore KrisFlyer balance covers the redemption before the release moment — transfers from credit-card programs (Amex MR, Chase UR, Capital One, Citi TYP) can take minutes to days.
Have passenger details ready. Full legal names, passport numbers, dates of birth, and known traveller numbers. Premium-cabin saver awards can disappear in the time it takes to type a passport.
Be logged in five minutes early. Have the search page pre-loaded with route and date. Hit search the moment the clock changes.
Set a route alert as backup. Even if you miss the initial release, set a route alert so you're notified about mid-cycle releases and the T-14 / T-24h dumps.

Booking Tips for Singapore KrisFlyer

Singapore Suites Saver space is members-only — KrisFlyer has access partners do not.

Catch Singapore Airlines Award Space the Moment It Opens

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Singapore Airlines release award seats?

Singapore Airlines releases award seats 355 days before departure through Singapore KrisFlyer. New inventory loads on a rolling daily basis, so each midnight a fresh day becomes bookable at the T-355 window (midnight in Singapore).

What time of day does Singapore Airlines open award seats?

Singapore Airlines releases the next bookable day at midnight local time in Singapore (SGT). Set an alarm for the exact moment if you're chasing a premium-cabin seat — the most desirable awards on popular routes can disappear within minutes.

Can I book Singapore Airlines award seats earlier than 355 days out?

No. 355 days is the maximum Singapore KrisFlyer booking window. The airline's revenue-management system loads each day's inventory one day at a time, so the date you want will become bookable on a rolling basis as it enters the T-355 window.

Does Singapore Airlines release more award seats closer to departure?

Often, yes. Many airlines (including Singapore Airlines) release a second wave of unsold premium-cabin seats to award inventory in the final two weeks before departure — typically at T-14, T-7, and T-24 hours. It's not as reliable as the initial release, but it's worth monitoring if you missed the first window.

How do I get notified when new Singapore Airlines award space opens?

Set a route alert on Award Travel Finder for the specific origin/destination/date range you want. We monitor Singapore Airlines availability and ping you the moment new award seats appear — including the last-minute releases at T-14 and T-24h.

Are partner award seats released at the same time as Singapore Airlines's own?

Not always. Partners (other Star Alliance, Oneworld, or SkyTeam programs booking Singapore Airlines) typically see Singapore Airlines's inventory at the same T-355 window, but with reduced seat counts and occasional delays. For the best premium-cabin access on Singapore Airlines metal, booking through Singapore KrisFlyer directly is usually the safest bet.