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Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank vs Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank miles and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles are worth the same on Points Frog's valuations as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.3¢ each, so 50,000 of either come to about $650. The better program is the one you earn faster and can redeem where you want to go.

Values updated

Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank vs Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, side by side
MeasureJapan Airlines JAL Mileage BankSingapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Value per point1.3¢1.3¢
10,000 worth$130$130
50,000 worth$650$650
100,000 worth$1,300$1,300
A great award1.56¢ or more a point1.56¢ or more a point
A poor awardunder 1.17¢ a pointunder 1.17¢ a point
Rewards currencymilesmiles
Run byJapan AirlinesSingapore Airlines
Ranked5 of 34, Asia10 of 102, airline miles5 of 34, Asia10 of 102, airline miles

Values are Points Frog's estimates of one point redeemed for good, available awards, not cash-out or transfer rates. How we value points.

Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

Quick answers

Which is worth more, Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank or Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer?

Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank miles and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles are worth the same on Points Frog's valuations as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.3¢ each, so 50,000 of either come to about $650. The better program is the one you earn faster and can redeem where you want to go.

Is a higher value per point always better?

No. A program worth less per point can still win if it earns more points per dollar or per flight, or if its awards fly where you want to go. Compare what you would earn on your own spending and the awards you would book before choosing between Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.

Where do these values come from?

Points Frog's valuation catalog estimates what one point is worth when redeemed for good, available travel awards, in US cents. It is an editorial average, not a cash-out rate, and each program's page shows its dated valuation history.

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