Air Canada Aeroplan
Reference page: redemption value benchmarks, transfer paths, earning options, and program rules.
Air Canada Aeroplan value by redemption method
Cents per point (CPP) for each redemption method, sourced from real award pricing and cash fares. Min reflects worst reasonable bookings (peak pricing, surcharges); typical is an informed-user average; max is a documented sweet spot.
| Redemption method | Min | Typical | Max | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Award → Economy | 1.1¢ | 1.4¢ | 1.8¢ | Strong chart; family pooling available |
| Direct Award → Business Class | 2.0¢ | 4.5¢ | 6.6¢ | Star Alliance J 55-70k OW. ANA J 75k=$5k(6.6¢). $39 fee, no surcharges. Stopovers add value. |
| Direct Award → First Class | 3.0¢ | 6.0¢ | 9.9¢ | Swiss F 90k=$8k(8.6¢). Stopover on RT = 2 trips for price of 1 → effective 9.9¢. |
Cards that earn Air Canada Aeroplan
Credit cards with Air Canada Aeroplan as their primary rewards currency, listed alphabetically by issuer. Annual fees and welcome offers reflect current published pricing. Verify directly with the issuer before applying.
Bank programs that transfer in to Air Canada Aeroplan
These bank transferable currencies move points into Air Canada Aeroplan. Click a source program to view its reference page.
| Source program | Ratio | Min transfer | Processing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | Instant | — |
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 1 day | — |
| Capital One Miles | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 2 days | — |
| Bilt Rewards | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 1 day | — |
Documented Air Canada Aeroplan sweet spots
Specific award pricing examples that historically deliver high cents-per-point value. Availability varies. These are reference examples, not live availability.
Aeroplan Business US→Europe with Free Stopover
- • Book on aeroplan.com
- • Add a free stopover on round-trip awards, effectively two trips in one booking
Swiss First US→Zurich via Aeroplan
- • Search on Aeroplan.com or United.com
- • LX F has only 8 seats, availability is tight
EVA Air Business US→Asia via Aeroplan
- • Book via Aeroplan.com
- • EVA Royal Laurel J is an excellent product
Aeroplan Business US→Asia
- • Aeroplan allows free stopovers on round-trip awards
- • Can route through YVR on Air Canada
Asiana Business US→Korea via Aeroplan
- • Asiana J is a solid product on the A350
- • ICN connections to SE Asia and Japan
Air Canada Business US→Canada via Aeroplan
- • Short flights but lie-flat on transcontinental routes
- • Great for positioning flights to YYZ/YVR for connections
Air Canada Aeroplan expiration rules
Aeroplan points expire after 18 months of inactivity. Expiration currently paused through Nov 29, 2026.
- • Earn points from flights or partners
- • Redeem points for any award
- • Donate or transfer points
- • Convert points to/from partners
- • Expiration suspended through November 29, 2026 — no points will expire until then
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