Award flights from Singapore (SIN) to Des Moines (DSM)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for SIN→DSM. Lowest economy: 37,500 miles + $84.49 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 102,500 points + $171.00 (Air Canada Aeroplan) on a mixed-cabin itinerary. Lowest first class: 323,275 points + $178.30 (Air Canada Aeroplan) on a mixed-cabin itinerary.
In economy, the lowest award seen was 37,500 miles + $84.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage, against 47,000 miles + $94.01 with Avianca LifeMiles, the next-lowest program. With American Airlines AAdvantage, premium economy started at 50,000 miles + $86.69, about 1.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (37,500 miles + $84.49).
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The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 37,500 pts + $84.49 | 2 stops |  AA AS CX JL+1 | — | 111 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $94.01 | 2 stops |  BR LH NH SQ+2 | 4 | 132 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,603 pts + $145.80 | 2 stops |  ACBRLHNH+2 | 1 | 232 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 76,500 pts + $113.85 | 2 stops |  DL KE | 1 | 20 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $86.69 | 2 stops | AAASJL | — | 15 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,325 pts + $145.80 | 2 stops | AC UA | 4 | 28 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 102,500 pts + $171.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ACBRSQUA | 1 | 50 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 323,275 pts + $178.30Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ACUA | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Singapore (SIN) to Des Moines (DSM) at a glance
- From
- Singapore Changi International, Singapore (SIN)
- To
- Des Moines International, Des Moines, Iowa, United States (DSM)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE), Lufthansa (LH), Malaysia Airlines (MH), ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ) and 2 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 232 of 323 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 9,274 miles (14,925 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Des Moines (DSM)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $84.49 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $94.01 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,325 pts + $145.80 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 273,963 pts + $145.80 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Singapore (SIN) to Des Moines (DSM) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,500 pts + $84.49 (8 dates)AAdvantage | 97,725 pts + $145.80 (6 dates)Aeroplan | 375,586 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 97,325 pts + $145.80 (13 dates)Aeroplan | 273,963 pts + $145.80 (21 dates)Aeroplan | 390,252 pts + $145.80 (2 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $86.69 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | 323,275 pts + $178.30 (1 date)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 115,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)AAdvantage | — | 102,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | — | |
| 47,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)LifeMiles | — | — | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | |
| 47,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)LifeMiles | — | — | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 37,500 miles + $84.49; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 50,000 miles + $86.69; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 102,500 points + $171.00, a mixed-cabin award; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 323,275 points + $178.30, a mixed-cabin award; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Questions about award flights from Singapore (SIN) to Des Moines (DSM)
How many points does it take to fly from Singapore (SIN) to Des Moines (DSM)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 37,500 miles + $84.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 4, 2026, 12:45 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 111 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 4, 2026, 12:52 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 102,500 points + $171.00 with Air Canada Aeroplan on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 50 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 4, 2026, 17:39 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Singapore (SIN) to Des Moines (DSM)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 111 dates, premium economy 15 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 232 dates, premium economy 28 dates, business class 50 dates, first class 3 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 132 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 20 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Singapore (SIN) to Des Moines (DSM) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and EVA Air. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Singapore (SIN) to Des Moines (DSM)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $84.49 with AAdvantage (37,500 miles + $84.49) to $145.80 with Aeroplan (55,603 points + $145.80). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Singapore (SIN) to Des Moines (DSM)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Singapore (SIN) to Des Moines (DSM) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 37,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (27 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 273,963 points + $145.80 with Aeroplan (21 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jan 2027 departures from 102,500 points + taxes not reported with Aeroplan. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Singapore (SIN) to Des Moines (DSM)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club about 331 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.