Aeroplan Sweet Spots: where the points really pay off

Lufthansa First for 100K, ANA Business for 75K, the 5,000-point stopover rule, and the Aeroplan redemptions to avoid →

Mixed Pricing - Standard Rates Shown

Aeroplan uses a mix of fixed and dynamic pricing. The points shown are the standard (off-peak) rates based on the Aeroplan award chart. Dynamic pricing may vary based on demand, route, and travel dates. Star Alliance partner awards are available at these fixed rates.

Star Alliance Network

Book awards on Air Canada, United, Lufthansa, Swiss, ANA, EVA Air, and 20+ Star Alliance partners using your Aeroplan points.

All Cabin Classes

Economy, Business Class, and First Class pricing where available on partner airlines like Lufthansa, Swiss, and ANA.

Standard & Dynamic

Complete pricing breakdown showing both standard (off-peak) and dynamic (peak) Aeroplan points requirements.

North America

12 destinations

Destination Airport Economy
(Standard)
Business
(Standard)
First
(Standard)
Calgary
YYC 10,000 25,000 View Details
Cancun
CUN 17,500 30,000 View Details
Chicago
ORD 12,500 25,000 View Details
Havana
HAV 17,500 30,000 View Details
Los Angeles
LAX 15,000 30,000 View Details
Mexico City
MEX 20,000 35,000 View Details
Miami
MIA 20,000 35,000 View Details
Montreal
YUL 10,000 25,000 View Details
New York
EWR 12,500 25,000 View Details
San Francisco
SFO 15,000 30,000 View Details
Vancouver
YVR 12,500 25,000 View Details
Washington DC
IAD 12,500 25,000 View Details

Caribbean

4 destinations

Destination Airport Economy
(Standard)
Business
(Standard)
First
(Standard)
Bridgetown
BGI 20,000 35,000 View Details
Montego Bay
MBJ 17,500 30,000 View Details
Nassau
NAS 17,500 30,000 View Details
Punta Cana
PUJ 17,500 30,000 View Details

Europe

12 destinations

Destination Airport Economy
(Standard)
Business
(Standard)
First
(Standard)
Amsterdam
AMS 60,000 100,000 View Details
Barcelona
BCN 60,000 100,000 View Details
Copenhagen
CPH 55,000 90,000 View Details
Dublin
DUB 50,000 85,000 View Details
Frankfurt
FRA 60,000 100,000 150,000 View Details
Istanbul
IST 55,000 90,000 135,000 View Details
Lisbon
LIS 55,000 90,000 View Details
London
LHR 60,000 100,000 150,000 View Details
Paris
CDG 60,000 100,000 150,000 View Details
Rome
FCO 60,000 100,000 View Details
Vienna
VIE 60,000 100,000 150,000 View Details
Zurich
ZRH 60,000 100,000 150,000 View Details

Asia Pacific

10 destinations

Destination Airport Economy
(Standard)
Business
(Standard)
First
(Standard)
Auckland
AKL 75,000 115,000 View Details
Bangkok
BKK 70,000 105,000 160,000 View Details
Delhi
DEL 60,000 90,000 View Details
Hong Kong
HKG 75,000 110,000 175,000 View Details
Mumbai
BOM 60,000 90,000 View Details
Seoul
ICN 75,000 110,000 175,000 View Details
Shanghai
PVG 75,000 110,000 175,000 View Details
Singapore
SIN 75,000 115,000 175,000 View Details
Sydney
SYD 75,000 115,000 View Details
Tokyo
NRT 75,000 110,000 175,000 View Details

Middle East

4 destinations

Destination Airport Economy
(Standard)
Business
(Standard)
First
(Standard)
Abu Dhabi
AUH 60,000 90,000 View Details
Doha
DOH 60,000 90,000 View Details
Dubai
DXB 60,000 90,000 View Details
Tel Aviv
TLV 60,000 90,000 View Details

Africa

4 destinations

Destination Airport Economy
(Standard)
Business
(Standard)
First
(Standard)
Cairo
CAI 60,000 90,000 View Details
Casablanca
CMN 55,000 85,000 View Details
Johannesburg
JNB 70,000 110,000 View Details
Nairobi
NBO 65,000 100,000 View Details

South America

4 destinations

Destination Airport Economy
(Standard)
Business
(Standard)
First
(Standard)
Bogota
BOG 30,000 60,000 View Details
Buenos Aires
EZE 45,000 75,000 View Details
Lima
LIM 35,000 65,000 View Details
Sao Paulo
GRU 40,000 70,000 View Details

About Air Canada Aeroplan Points

Aeroplan is Air Canada's loyalty program and one of the most versatile frequent flyer programs in the world. As a Star Alliance member, Aeroplan points can be redeemed on Air Canada, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, ANA, EVA Air, and 20+ other partner airlines. The program operates from its primary hub in Toronto (YYZ), connecting to over 1,300 destinations worldwide.

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Key Benefits of Aeroplan

  • Massive Partner Network: Book on 40+ airlines including all Star Alliance members
  • Partner First Class: Access Lufthansa, Swiss, ANA, and EVA Air First Class with Aeroplan points
  • Flexible Transfer Partners: Transfer from Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One, and more
  • Competitive Rates: Some of the best award chart rates for Star Alliance partner bookings
  • Stopover Rules: Add a stopover on one-way awards for just 5,000 extra points
  • No Carrier Surcharges: Aeroplan eliminated fuel surcharges on most partner awards

How to Earn Aeroplan Points

  • Fly Air Canada or any Star Alliance partner airline
  • Transfer points from Amex Membership Rewards (1:1 ratio)
  • Transfer points from Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1 ratio)
  • Transfer points from Capital One Miles (1:1 ratio)
  • Use Aeroplan co-branded credit cards (TD, CIBC, Amex in Canada)
  • Earn through Aeroplan eStore, dining, and hotel partners