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How to use Aeroplan points
How do you use Aeroplan points?
Aeroplan points are best used on Air Canada flights from Toronto (YYZ), which Aeroplan prices by the zones of origin and destination and the actual distance flown. Award Travel Finder holds estimated levels based on Air Canada's February 2026 Flight Reward Chart, not exact current prices. Business class from YYZ to Los Angeles or Vancouver typically costs 25,000–43,000 points one way, YYZ-NRT (Tokyo) typically costs 75,000–100,000, and YYZ-SYD (Sydney) or YYZ-HKG (Hong Kong) typically costs 85,000–100,000. Air Canada says points vary by itinerary and in high-demand periods, and it raised prices on some routes in June 2026.
How to earn Aeroplan points
You can fill an Aeroplan balance by transferring Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards or Rove Miles, all at 1:1. Aeroplan can then book Air Canada and Star Alliance partners such as Lufthansa, United, ANA and Singapore Airlines.
- Amex Membership Rewards · 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards · 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles · 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards · 1:1 · Instant
- Rove Miles · 1:1 · Instant
Best uses of Aeroplan points
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YYZ → SYD
· Business · Aeroplan
Typical price 85,000–100,000 Aeroplan points one way for 9,666 miles flown
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YYZ → HKG
· Business · Aeroplan
Typical price 85,000–100,000 Aeroplan points one way for 7,797 miles flown
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YYZ → LAX
· Business · Aeroplan
Typical price 25,000–43,000 Aeroplan points one way for 2,171 miles flown
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YYZ → NRT
· Business · Aeroplan
Typical price 75,000–100,000 Aeroplan points one way for 6,400 miles flown
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YYZ → YVR
· Business · Aeroplan
Typical price 25,000–43,000 Aeroplan points one way for 2,079 miles flown
How to find Aeroplan award seats
- Partner airlines
- Star Alliance
- Award release window
- ~355d
- Award seats found
- No recent searches
How to book with Aeroplan points
- Search the route on Award Travel Finder and note the dates with reward seats.
- Check the price in Aeroplan points with the Aeroplan points calculator.
- Open or log in to your Aeroplan account and confirm the same seats are bookable.
- Transfer points from a card programme only after you see the seats, then book.
Ask your AI
“Search Aeroplan business class awards from Toronto (YYZ) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) over the next three months and show the lowest points price on each date.”
“Compare Aeroplan economy awards from YYZ to London Heathrow (LHR), Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA), and tell me which date has the lowest points price.”
“Find Aeroplan business class awards from YYZ to Los Angeles (LAX) or Vancouver (YVR) in the next 355 days, and list the cheapest dates within the typical 25,000–43,000 point range.”
Mistakes to avoid
- Aeroplan points expire after 18 months with no account activity, so keep the account active.
- The levels Award Travel Finder holds are estimates from Air Canada's February 2026 chart, and prices may have changed since, including route increases in June 2026.
- The 'starting at' price is not what most members pay: on YYZ-LHR business, the starting price is 60,000 points but the median is 107,500.
- Air Canada says points vary by itinerary and in high-demand periods, so check the exact price on your date before you transfer points.
Questions about How to use Aeroplan points
- How do I earn Aeroplan points from transfers?
- Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards and Rove Miles all transfer into Aeroplan at 1:1.
- Which airlines can I book with Aeroplan points?
- Aeroplan books Air Canada and Star Alliance partners such as Lufthansa, United, ANA and Singapore Airlines.
- How much do Aeroplan flights from Toronto cost?
- In economy, YYZ-LAX and YYZ-YVR start at 12,500 points with a median of 15,800, and YYZ-LHR, YYZ-CDG and YYZ-FRA start at 35,000 with a median of 40,000. YYZ-NRT economy starts at 45,000 with a median of 55,000. These are estimates from Air Canada's February 2026 chart and may have changed.
- When do Aeroplan award seats open, and how long do points last?
- Award seats release about 355 days before departure. Aeroplan points expire after 18 months with no account activity. Award Travel Finder values Aeroplan points at about 1.5 US cents each.
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