AIRLINE REWARDS PROGRAM GUIDE

Air Canada Aeroplan

Compare Air Canada and partner flights, with useful options for adding a second destination.

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BUSINESS CLASS · RESEARCHED EXAMPLEChicagoLondonBook through Air Canada Aeroplan75k points + $100

Air Canada Aeroplan calls its rewards currency points. We use “points” for prices and comparisons throughout this site. Transfer instructions retain the program’s official terminology.

Know the program

Air Canada Aeroplan at a glance

Best uses

Check Lufthansa and ANA awards alongside Air Canada; partner flights can offer a different points price for your trip.
Add a second destination for 5,000 extra points with an eligible international stopover.

How are flights priced?

Airline	Pricing
Air Canada; United, Emirates and Etihad	Prices vary by flight and date. Chart amounts are starting points.
Standard partners, including ANA and Lufthansa	Chart prices depend on region and total distance flown.

Can you change or cancel?

Generally, change or cancel until two hours before departure. Fees depend on the reward fare; compare Standard with Flexible.
Cancellation is free within 24 hours of booking.

Business class · one way

What could your points book?

London

Book with Air Canada Aeroplan

Chicago → London

Low Price: 75k points + $100
Broader Availability: 350k points + $50

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Istanbul

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Los Angeles → Istanbul

Low Price: 90k points + $100
Broader Availability: Limited only

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Hong Kong

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New York → Hong Kong

Low Price: 103k points + $100
Broader Availability: 310k points + $50

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What does Broader Availability mean?

The upper end of the typical award price range. Flights on most dates were available between the Low Price and this amount. Actual prices and availability vary by date.

Researched prices; confirm flights and pricing with the airline. Research details

Example value of your points

Chicago → London · Business Class · One way

Book through Air Canada Aeroplan

Estimated purchase price

$2,200

Book with Air Canada Aeroplan points

75k points + $100

75k points = $2,100

$2,200 purchase price − $100 fees

2.8 cents per point

Illustrative example. Confirm actual fares and award pricing for your dates.

Build your balance

How to earn points

Chase Ultimate Rewards

1,000 bank points → 1,000 points

Amex Membership Rewards

1,000 bank points → 1,000 points

Capital One Miles

1,000 bank miles → 1,000 points

Bilt Rewards

1,000 bank points → 1,000 points

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Air Canada Aeroplan Card

Earn 3 points per dollar on eligible travel purchases.

Up to 115,000 welcome bonus points

Spend $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months.

75,000 points requires $4,000 in the first 3 months; another 40,000 requires $20,000 in the first 12 months.

Welcome bonus last confirmed Oct 17, 2026

Card details & offer terms

Earn through travel and partners

Air Canada and partner flights: Add your Aeroplan number to eligible paid flights, including Star Alliance partners.
Aeroplan eStore: Start qualifying purchases at participating retailers through the eStore.

Partner opportunities

Airlines worth checking

Destination focus	What to look for
Europe and Japan — Lufthansa / ANA	Useful partners to check for chart-priced business class. Longer connections can increase the points required.
Canada and worldwide — Air Canada	More seats can be booked with points, but popular flights may cost far above the chart’s starting price.
US connections — United	Adds routes through US hubs; compare the actual quote because United uses variable pricing.

From search to booking

Find and book with Aeroplan

Select Book with Aeroplan points. Sign in, enter the full route and select business class.
Compare dates in the Air Canada app. Use its flexible-date calendar. The mixed-cabin filter can exclude trips with lower-cabin flights.
Use Multi-city/Stopover for a longer visit. Eligible stops can last up to 45 days, outside Canada, the US and China.
Choose the reward fare. Compare Standard and Flexible cancellation terms. Partner tickets include a CAD $39 booking fee.

Booking by phone

The Contact Centre adds CAD $30 for a flight-reward reservation, including bookings unavailable online.

Search Air Canada Aeroplan Award search tools & tips Booking checklist

Keep your points working

Managing your points

Point expiration

Expiry is paused until November 30, 2026. Afterward, the normal 18-month inactivity policy applies unless an exception protects your account.

Family Sharing

Up to eight verified family members can share points without transfer fees.

Before joining

Your full balance joins the pool. The family lead controls spending permissions; your own earning activity still matters for expiration.

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Explore researched prices

Sources and review · October 18, 2026

Flight examples use our ongoing pricing research. Cash comparisons are illustrative estimates rounded up to the next $100. Bank ratios use eligible transfer-enabled accounts and the premium Citi tier; check your bank guide for eligibility.

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