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Singapore
Singapore
Where futuristic skylines meet jungle gardens and the world's best street food
Singapore sits near the equator and stays hot and humid year-round, with temperatures hovering between 75°F and 91°F. The wettest period runs November through January during the northeast monsoon, while February and March offer the driest and most pleasant conditions. June and July bring relatively lower rainfall and comfortable evenings, making them ideal for outdoor exploration.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
Singapore KrisFlyer
via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One
+ $120 taxes
Transfer Chase UR, Amex MR, or Capital One Miles to KrisFlyer at 1:1. Singapore Airlines flies nonstop JFK–SIN; award rates are 62,500 miles RT in economy. Book well in advance as saver space is limited.
Air Canada Aeroplan
via Chase UR / Amex MR
+ $90 taxes
Aeroplan prices JFK–SIN economy at ~55,000 points RT via Star Alliance partners (Singapore Airlines, ANA). No fuel surcharges on most partners. Transfer from Chase UR or Amex MR at 1:1.
Business / First
Singapore KrisFlyer
via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One
+ $200 taxes
Singapore Business Class on nonstop JFK–SIN costs 119,000 KrisFlyer miles RT. One of the world's best business class products. Transfer Chase UR, Amex MR, or Capital One Miles at 1:1 to KrisFlyer.
Air Canada Aeroplan
via Chase UR / Amex MR
+ $160 taxes
Aeroplan prices business class JFK–SIN at ~105,000 points RT via Singapore Airlines or ANA. No fuel surcharges. Chase UR and Amex MR transfer at 1:1.
Cash equivalent: economy ~$1,100 · business ~$5,800 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Park Hyatt Singapore
Hyatt
Located in the heart of the financial district with Marina Bay views. World of Hyatt Cat 7 property. Fifth night free on points stays.
Andaz Singapore
Hyatt
Hyatt Cat 6 boutique-style property in Bugis. Rooftop Mr. Stork bar is a highlight. Great value on points vs cash rate.
JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach
Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy Category 7. Stunning colonial-modern architecture. 5th night free on award stays applies here too.
What to see & do
Gardens by the Bay
Iconic Supertree Grove and climate-controlled domes (Flower Dome, Cloud Forest) showcase futuristic horticulture. The nightly light show is free.
Maxwell Food Centre & Lau Pa Sat Hawker Markets
Singapore's hawker culture is UNESCO-listed. Tuck into chicken rice, laksa, char kway teow, and chili crab for under $5 a dish.
Chinatown, Little India & Kampong Glam
Three distinct ethnic quarters within walking distance, each with temples, mosques, street art, markets, and authentic local restaurants.
Sentosa Island
Beach clubs, Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, and Palawan Beach — Singapore's resort island is easily reached by cable car or MRT.
Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel Long Bar
Order the original Singapore Sling cocktail at its birthplace, the colonial Raffles Hotel Long Bar — a historic bucket-list experience.
Night Safari at Singapore Zoo
The world's first nocturnal wildlife park lets you observe tigers, tapirs, and leopards on guided tram and walking trails after dark.
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 87°F | |
| Feb | 75°F | 89°F | |
| Mar | 76°F | 90°F | |
| Apr | 77°F | 91°F | |
| May | 77°F | 91°F | |
| Jun | 76°F | 90°F | |
| Jul | 76°F | 89°F | |
| Aug | 76°F | 89°F | |
| Sep | 76°F | 89°F | |
| Oct | 75°F | 88°F | |
| Nov | 75°F | 87°F | |
| Dec | 75°F | 86°F |
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