Award planning SFO-SIN

Old Aug 13, 2017, 3:23 pm
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Award planning SFO-SIN

I've been browsing this forum for a while looking for suggestions but haven't found anything helpful. If this has been asked and answered, I apologize. Links to past threads would be appreciated.

I'm planning a trip to SIN over Christmas in 2018. I have a narrow range of dates that I must leave & return SFO. I'm looking for J seats for 3 adults. I have many Chase Ultimate Rewards points as well as United Mileage Plus. 3 adults and we can move the UR points between us as required. I'd prefer lower cost rewards, of course. I can also pay some cash (econ or prem econ) plus miles to end up in J. We'd also like to stop somewhere on the return for a few days (HKG, NRT, ICN, etc.).

I'm new to the SQ program and don't understand all the options.
Can anyone suggest strategy/guidance for this?
How far out are seats available?
Is it best to jump in the moment they open or wait?
Better results watching on SQ or UA?

Thanks.
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Old Aug 13, 2017, 6:53 pm
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if you want a stopover, your only option out of SFO is through HKG. I would suggest being a bit flexible and try looking at LAX too, I know the drive is long but it would open up LAX-NRT/ICN-SIN for you to look at too.

SQ releases award space 355 days out at a specific time (can't remember what time sorry)

of course its always better to book ASAP.

SQ does not release J/F award space to UA afaik so you would have to watch SQ.

regarding upgrading, the fare buckets you'll be able to upgrade from are usually really expensive on SQ fyi
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