Originally Posted by cmdsea

As you have discovered, there are no great bargains for mileage runs out of SIN and it is a relatively expensive place for flights compared to elsewhere in Asia.

On the plus side is that you can take 7-10 days off so could make a holiday of it rather than trying to justify the cost as a pure mileage run.

For instance SIN-SYD-SIN on SQ as a flexi Saver (100% miles but cheaper than a flexi) would get you 7824 miles (See below) and cost S$1293 so about US$1050. Still kinda expensive but meets your budget.. Other options on the SQ network, otherwise look at UA to either HK or NRT or a cheap LCC flight to BKK and see what is available out from there...


Very helpful. ^

From: Singapore/Changi (SIN)To: Sydney / Kingsford Smith (SYD)Distance: 3912 miles
Cabin class Miles that could be earned
FIRST
5868
BUSINESS
4890
ECONOMY
3912
Singapore Airlines or partner airlines may not operate on the sectors displayed. Please check the website of the airline concerned for available flight schedules.

Economy Class under the following fare classes will earn the corresponding percentage of applicable miles shown above.

Flexi: 100%
Flexi Saver: 100%
Sweet Deals: 50%
Super Deals: 10%

Departing flightMon 03 Dec 2012
From
Singapore(SIN)
Changi Intl
To
Sydney(SYD)
Kingsford Smith
Total travel time
8hrs 5mins
Passenger
1 - Adult
ExpandReturning flight Tue 11 Dec 2012
From
Sydney(SYD)
Kingsford Smith
To
Singapore(SIN)
Changi Intl
Total travel time
8hrs 5mins
Passenger
1 - Adult
Change details
Total Cost
SGD 1,293.70
(Includes taxes and surcharges)
Additional baggage charges may apply
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