Deal: Singapore Airlines business class from New York to Frankfurt for just 56,700 miles or 17,500 miles in economy

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information.

While Singapore Airlines has a reputation for offering an exceptional product, booking long-haul premium-cabin awards isn’t easy. You’ll find some award availability using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan or Air Canada Aeroplan, but you’ll usually find more availability through Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.

KrisFlyer generally charges more miles than other loyalty programs, even on saver dates. However, the program offers discounts on select award flights each month through its KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promotion.

Currently, you can book select promo award flights with a 30% discount if you reserve by Jan. 31 and travel between Feb. 1 and 29. This month, you’ll find flights from the U.S. in economy and business class.

Here’s how you can maximize this iteration of Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes.

Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes deal

Singapore Airlines premium economy — Premium economy seats on Singapore Airlines. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY

Airline: Singapore Airlines
Routes: New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and FRA to JFK; San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Cost: From 17,500 miles (JFK to FRA and FRA to JFK) and 29,400 miles (SFO to SIN) in economy; from 56,700 miles (JFK to FRA and FRA to JFK) in business class
Travel dates: Feb. 1 to 29
Book by: Jan. 31
Pay taxes and fees with: The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5 points per dollar spent on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 spent per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar); the Chase Sapphire Reserve® for 3 points per dollar spent on travel; the American Express® Gold Card for 3 points per dollar spent on airfare booked directly with the airline or on amextravel.com; or the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card for 2 points per dollar spent on travel.

Sample itineraries

Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes offers discounted award flights on select routes Singapore Airlines operates. However, only select flight numbers are discounted each month, so you’ll often only get the discount for travel in one direction.

Here’s a look at the Spontaneous Escapes pricing this month on U.S. routes:

Origin	Destination	Discounted award rate
New York (JFK)	Frankfurt	17,500 miles in economy and 56,700 miles in business class on Flight SQ25
Frankfurt	New York (JFK)	17,500 miles in economy and 56,700 miles in business class on Flight SQ26
San Francisco	Singapore	29,400 miles in economy on Flight SQ31 (blackout dates are Feb. 1 to 3 and Feb. 15 to 18)

Remember, you must still find award availability on the KrisFlyer website. Promo awards may not be available on select dates, even ones not listed as blackout dates. When you search, you’ll see the discounted awards listed as “promo” if available.

Additionally, all the flights on your itinerary must qualify for the promotion to access the discounted pricing. So, it might be best to book two one-way flights if there’s a promo reward available for just one direction of your flight.

Be aware that a flight departing Europe would be subject to higher taxes and fees than a flight from the U.S. Plan to spend 125.47 euros (around $137) per person in one-way taxes and fees on westbound transatlantic flights. Conversely, eastbound transatlantic flights are only subject to $5.60 in taxes and fees.

Check the Spontaneous Escapes homepage for more details.

Earning miles to book this award

It’s relatively easy to earn Singapore KrisFlyer miles. The program is a 1:1 transfer partner with American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One, Citi ThankYou Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards. KrisFlyer is also a 3:1 transfer partner with Marriott Bonvoy, with 5,000 bonus miles offered for every 60,000 points you transfer.

Note that it may take up to 24 hours for the transferred rewards to hit your KrisFlyer account. If they don’t immediately appear, consider calling KrisFlyer to hold award seats until the points post. Doing so will lock in your award seats so you won’t have to worry about the availability disappearing. KrisFlyer generally charges a $25 service fee or 2,500 miles to hold award seats.

Bottom line

Singapore Airlines is offering a transatlantic economy-class award for just 17,500 miles and flights from California to Singapore for less than 30,000 miles as part of its January Spontaneous Escapes promotion. Additionally, you can book flights between New York and Frankfurt for as little as 56,700 miles in business class.

These flights can be a great use of transferable credit card points.