Aeroplan Award Chart (2026): Points Needed for Every Route
Star Alliance partner pricing, free stopovers, and the most transfer partners of any program — full 2026 chart
The Aeroplan award chart offers fixed pricing for partner awards across the entire Star Alliance network. With transparent zone-based pricing, free stopovers and open jaws on round-trip awards, and more credit card transfer partners than any other airline program, Aeroplan is one of the most flexible and valuable frequent flyer programs for 2026.
TL;DR
The Aeroplan award chart offers fixed pricing for partner awards across the entire Star Alliance network. With transparent zone-based pricing, free stopovers and open jaws on round-trip awards, and more credit card transfer partners than any other airline program, Aeroplan is one of the most flexible and valuable frequent flyer programs for 2026. The lowest published rate is 6,000 aeroplan points for economy.
Verified October 19, 2026
- Hub: Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Vancouver (YVR) — Star Alliance member
- Currency: Aeroplan Points — transferable from Amex, Chase, Capital One, and Bilt
- Pricing model: Fixed zone-based on partner Star Alliance awards; dynamic on Air Canada metal
- Nine published zone pairs below, plus free stopovers ($100 CAD on partner round-trips)
Award chart data current as of October 2026
Award Chart
Miles/points required per one-way flight
| From | Distance | Economy | Premium | Business | First | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Between Atlantic and Pacific | 2,501–5,000 mi | 40,000 | — | 75,000 | 95,000 | Saver |
| Between Atlantic and Pacific | 0–2,500 mi | 25,000 | — | 47,500 | 55,000 | Saver |
| Between Atlantic and Pacific | 5,001–7,000 mi | 60,000 | — | 92,500 | 120,000 | Saver |
| Between Atlantic and Pacific | 7,001+ mi | 75,000 | — | 130,000 | 150,000 | Saver |
| Between Atlantic and South America | 0–7,000 mi | 45,000 | — | 80,000 | 100,000 | Saver |
| Between Atlantic and South America | 7,001+ mi | 60,000 | — | 100,000 | 130,000 | Saver |
| Between North America and Atlantic | 0–4,000 mi | 32,500 | 50,000 | 60,000 | 90,000 | Saver |
| Between North America and Atlantic | 6,001–8,000 mi | 60,000 | 70,000 | 90,000 | 150,000 | Saver |
| Between North America and Atlantic | 8,001+ mi | 75,000 | 85,000 | 110,000 | 165,000 | Saver |
| Between North America and Atlantic | 4,001–6,000 mi | 42,500 | 60,000 | 75,000 | 120,000 | Saver |
| Between North America and Pacific | 5,001–7,500 mi | 50,000 | 60,000 | 85,000 | 120,000 | Saver |
| Between North America and Pacific | 7,501–11,000 mi | 65,000 | 85,000 | 102,500 | 140,000 | Saver |
| Between North America and Pacific | 0–5,000 mi | 32,500 | 45,000 | 55,000 | 90,000 | Saver |
| Between North America and Pacific | 11,001+ mi | 70,000 | 95,000 | 115,000 | 150,000 | Saver |
| Between North America and South America | 2,501–4,500 mi | 30,000 | 45,000 | 50,000 | 80,000 | Saver |
| Between North America and South America | 0–2,500 mi | 20,000 | 35,000 | 40,000 | 60,000 | Saver |
| Between North America and South America | 4,501+ mi | 40,000 | 55,000 | 60,000 | 100,000 | Saver |
| Between Pacific and South America | 0–11,000 mi | 60,000 | — | 90,000 | 130,000 | Saver |
| Between Pacific and South America | 11,001+ mi | 80,000 | — | 140,000 | 200,000 | Saver |
| Within Atlantic | 0–1,000 mi | 7,500 | — | 12,500 | 25,000 | Saver |
| Within Atlantic | 6,001+ mi | 50,000 | — | 95,000 | 130,000 | Saver |
| Within Atlantic | 1,001–2,000 mi | 15,000 | — | 22,500 | 40,000 | Saver |
| Within Atlantic | 2,001–4,000 mi | 30,000 | — | 40,000 | 75,000 | Saver |
| Within Atlantic | 4,001–6,000 mi | 42,500 | — | 70,000 | 100,000 | Saver |
| Within North America | 1,501–2,750 mi | 12,500 | 20,000 | 25,000 | — | Saver |
| Within North America | 2,751+ mi | 22,500 | 30,000 | 35,000 | — | Saver |
| Within North America | 501–1,500 mi | 10,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 | — | Saver |
| Within North America | 0–500 mi | 6,000 | 10,000 | 15,000 | — | Saver |
| Within Pacific | 0–1,000 mi | 8,000 | — | 20,000 | 25,000 | Saver |
| Within Pacific | 1,001–2,000 mi | 15,000 | — | 30,000 | 50,000 | Saver |
| Within Pacific | 5,001–7,000 mi | 35,000 | — | 72,500 | 80,000 | Saver |
| Within Pacific | 7,001+ mi | 50,000 | — | 85,000 | 130,000 | Saver |
| Within Pacific | 2,001–5,000 mi | 30,000 | — | 52,500 | 60,000 | Saver |
| Within South America | 0–1,600 mi | 10,000 | — | 20,000 | 30,000 | Saver |
| Within South America | 1,601+ mi | 20,000 | — | 35,000 | 50,000 | Saver |
* Pricing shown is approximate and may vary with dynamic pricing or seasonal adjustments
Best Sweet Spots
The highest-value redemptions with aeroplan points
Free Stopovers & Open Jaws
Free stopoverAdd a free stopover on round-trip awards. Fly NYC to Istanbul (stopover) to Bangkok, then Bangkok to NYC. Two trips in one booking.
EVA Air Business to Taipei
62,500Book EVA Air's excellent Royal Laurel business class to Taipei for 62,500 points one-way. One of the best business class products in the sky.
Short-Haul North America
6,000Domestic and Canada flights from just 6,000 points one-way in economy. Among the cheapest domestic award flights available from any program.
Lufthansa First Class to Europe
90,000Book Lufthansa First Class through Aeroplan for 90,000 points one-way from North America. Includes the famous First Class Terminal in Frankfurt.
Turkish Airlines Business to IST
55,000-62,500Turkish Airlines business class to Istanbul for 55,000-62,500 points one-way. Outstanding hard and soft product with lounge access.
Swiss Business to Zurich
55,000-70,000Swiss business class from North America for 55,000-70,000 points one-way. Excellent product with Swiss chocolate service.
Tips for Maximizing Value
Amex, Chase, Capital One, and Bilt all transfer to Aeroplan at 1:1, so most flexible points balances can reach it.
Free stopovers and open jaws on round-trips make complex itineraries affordable. Visit two cities for the price of one.
Search on Aeroplan.com for Star Alliance partner availability — it's one of the best award search tools available.
Family sharing allows pooling points with up to 8 family members, making it easier to accumulate enough for premium cabin awards.
Aeroplan points are worth approximately 1.5-2.0 cents each when redeemed for premium cabin partner flights.
How to Earn Aeroplan Points
Credit card programs that transfer to Aeroplan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Aeroplan award chart?
The Aeroplan award chart is a published table showing how many Aeroplan points you need for flights on Air Canada and Star Alliance partner airlines. It uses zone-based pricing with fixed rates for partner awards, making it predictable and easy to plan redemptions. Dynamic pricing applies primarily to Air Canada-operated flights.
How many Aeroplan points for business class to Europe?
Business class from North America to Europe costs 55,000-70,000 Aeroplan points one-way depending on the exact routing and partner airline. Popular options include Lufthansa, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, and TAP Portugal, with availability often good on these carriers.
How many Aeroplan points for economy to Europe?
Economy class from North America to Europe costs 25,000-35,000 Aeroplan points one-way. Pricing varies based on distance, with Eastern Europe destinations generally costing less than Western European cities.
Can you get free stopovers with Aeroplan?
Yes, Aeroplan allows one free stopover on round-trip awards. This lets you visit two destinations for the price of one. For example, fly to London, spend a few days, then continue to your final destination — all on a single award ticket.
Which credit cards transfer to Aeroplan?
Four bank programs transfer to Aeroplan at 1:1: Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One Miles, and Bilt Rewards. This makes Aeroplan points easy to earn from everyday spending.
What are Aeroplan points worth?
Aeroplan points are worth approximately 1.5 to 2.0 cents each when redeemed for premium cabin flights on partner airlines. Economy redemptions yield around 1.2-1.5 cents per point. The best value comes from booking business or first class on Star Alliance partners using the fixed award chart.
Is the Aeroplan award chart fixed or dynamic?
Aeroplan uses a hybrid model. Partner airline awards (flights on Lufthansa, Swiss, Turkish, EVA Air, etc.) follow a fixed, published award chart. Air Canada's own flights use dynamic pricing where costs fluctuate with demand. For the best predictable pricing, book partner awards.
How do Aeroplan zones work?
Aeroplan divides the world into geographic zones. Award pricing is based on which zones you're traveling between and the cabin class. For example, North America to Europe is one zone pair, while North America to Asia is another. Each zone pair has set pricing for economy, business, and first class.
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