Singapore to Jakarta with KrisFlyer Miles
A 1h 50m hop south to Indonesia’s capital. Saver economy at 8,000 miles matches Bali and KL as one of the cheapest international redemptions from Singapore.
Jakarta in business is one of the popular short-haul redemptions in the KrisFlyer chart — you are effectively getting 2.7 SG cents of value for every mile you spend.
What each cabin costs, in miles and in cash.
KrisFlyer Saver Award miles are one-way from SIN. Cash ranges are an editorial baseline that shifts with booking date and season. Taxes are payable in cash regardless of cabin.
Economy
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Business
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First
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Cents-per-mile = (round trip cash midpoint × 100) ÷ round trip miles required. cpm is invariant under the trip-type toggle — only the absolute miles, cash and savings amounts change. Advantage cpm is roughly half Saver because the miles cost roughly doubles for the same seat. Miles and tax estimates as of April 2026.
Jakarta, Indonesia.

A 1h 50m hop south to Indonesia’s capital. Saver economy at 8,000 miles matches Bali and KL as one of the cheapest international redemptions from Singapore.
Saver economy at 8,000 miles one-way is a low cost in mileage terms. Cash fares are also moderate, so the cents-per-mile value tends to be average compared with longer-haul routes — but this redemption is popular for clearing small balances or booking last-minute business trips.
6 Jakarta moments to consider booking ahead.
National Monument (Monas)
The 132-metre obelisk in central Jakarta with a viewing deck at the top and a history museum in the base.
Kota Tua walking tour
The cobbled square around Fatahillah is car-free; nearby museums cover the city’s Dutch colonial era and wayang puppetry.
Grand Indonesia & Plaza Indonesia
Two adjacent malls at Bundaran HI covering luxury, mid-range, and a large food court anchored by Indonesian regional cuisine.
Padang food at Garuda or Sederhana
Multiple small dishes served on the table; you pay only for what you eat. Both chains have outlets across the city.
Day trip to Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu)
Boat departs from Marina Ancol in the north; islands range from day-trip beaches to overnight resorts.
Komuter train from CGK to city
The airport Soekarno–Hatta train runs to Manggarai and BNI City stations in roughly 50 minutes — useful when traffic on the toll road is heavy.
Lock in the flight, then the bed.
SIN → CGK from S$150 round trip
Compare cash fares when paying outright makes more sense than burning miles. Useful for last-minute trips and shoulder seasons.
Jakarta hotels — find a stay that fits your trip
Filter by 4★+ rating and refundable cancellation to keep things flexible. Compare cash prices side by side before committing.
Small things travellers like to know about Jakarta.
- Allow buffer time for road traffic — Jakarta’s rush hours stretch from 6–10am and 4–8pm on weekdays.
- Grab and Gojek dominate ride-hailing; Gojek also offers GoFood delivery and motorbike taxi (GoRide) for short trips.
- The MRT runs north–south along Sudirman; LRT covers eastern routes. Both accept the Jak Lingko card.
- Carry small Rupiah notes for street food and toilet attendants at malls; many small vendors don’t accept cards.
