Air Canada Aeroplan uses chart for partners, dynamic for its own flights. Typical saver prices one-way: US to Europe in business from 60k, US to Japan in business from 85k and US to Europe in economy from 32.5k miles. You can transfer in from Amex (1:1), Chase (1:1), Capital One (1:1) and Bilt (1:1). Prices as of November 1, 2026.
Sweet spots
Where Air Canada Aeroplan prices well below the cash fare.
Aeroplan stopover on one-way awards
Award prices from the US
One-way, per person, lowest saver level. Taxes are approximate.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within the USWithin-North America partner chart (unchanged June 2026). Bands approx: 0-500 mi 6k, 501-1500 10k, 1501-2750 12.5k, 2751+ 15k economy; business roughly 2x. United flights bookable. | from 6k | from 12.5k | ~$6 + partner booking fee (~US$30-40) | |
| US to EuropeNew chart from 2026-06-01. 0-4,000 mi (e.g. East Coast-Western Europe): 32.5k/60k/90k. 4,001-6,000 mi (Midwest/West Coast-Europe): 42.5k/75k/120k. 6,001-8,000: 60k/90k/150k. Partners: Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, TAP, LOT, Turkish, United, etc. | 32.5k | 60k | 90k | ~$50-150 (no fuel surcharges on most partners; LHR departures add UK APD) |
| US to Japan and North Asia5,001-7,500 mi band (most US-Tokyo routes): business rose 75k -> 85k on 2026-06-01. Under 5,000 mi (e.g. SEA-Tokyo ~4,800? verify distance): 32.5k/55k/90k. 7,501-11,000 mi: 65k/102.5k/140k. | 50k | 85k | 120k | ~$50-150 |
| US to Southeast AsiaMost US-SE Asia itineraries fall in 7,501-11,000 mi band (raised from 87.5k business on 2026-06-01). | 65k | 102.5k | 140k | ~$50-200 |
| US to the Middle East and IndiaMiddle East/India priced on the North America-Atlantic chart; East Coast-Gulf/India is typically 6,001-8,000 mi. Partners: Turkish, Etihad (Etihad reported dynamically priced since 2025), Air India, Lufthansa group connections. | 60k | 90k | 150k | ~$50-200 |
| US to South AmericaLow confidenceNA-South America chart reported unchanged in June 2026; exact bands not re-verified (approx 25-40k economy, 45-60k business by distance). Partners: Avianca, Copa, United. | from 25k | from 45k | ~$50-150 | |
| US to HawaiiLow confidenceHawaii is within the North America zone; West Coast-Hawaii ~2,400-2,700 mi band. United metal. | from 12.5k | from 25k | ~$6 | |
| US to the Caribbean and MexicoLow confidenceWithin-North America chart by distance; United/Copa/Air Canada. | from 10k | from 17.5k | ~$30-100 |
Cards that transfer in
| Points currency | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 | instant |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | instant |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | instant |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | instant |
Recent changes
- Partner chart update (~32 increases): NA-Europe 4,001-6,000 mi business 70k->75k, first +15-20%; NA-Asia 5,001-7,500 business 75k->85k, 7,501-11,000 87.5k->102.5k; some short economy cheaper.
Questions
How many miles is business class to Europe with Air Canada Aeroplan?
From about 60k miles one-way at the saver level, plus ~$50-150 (no fuel surcharges on most partners; LHR departures add UK APD) in taxes and fees. New chart from 2026-06-01. 0-4,000 mi (e.g. East Coast-Western Europe): 32.5k/60k/90k. 4,001-6,000 mi (Midwest/West Coast-Europe): 42.5k/75k/120k. 6,001-8,000: 60k/90k/150k. Partners: Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels
Which credit cards transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1), Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1), Capital One Miles (1:1) and Bilt Rewards (1:1).
What are the best Air Canada Aeroplan sweet spots?
Aeroplan partner business to Europe (East Coast): 60,000 one-way (75,000 for 4,001-6,000 mi, e.g. West Coast/Midwest) and Aeroplan stopover on one-way awards: +5,000 points
Is Air Canada Aeroplan award data live?
These are typical saver prices from published charts and reports as of November 1, 2026. Availability changes daily, so check live award space before you transfer points.
Is there space on Air Canada Aeroplan for your dates?
Points or Cash searches live award seats, compares them with the cash fare and tells you which of your points to transfer.
Fixed distance-based zone chart for most Star Alliance partners; Air Canada flights and some partners (reportedly Etihad, possibly others from 2025) are dynamically priced with these as floors. 2026-06-01 update: ~32 increases, long-haul premium cabins up to +17-25%, some short economy cheaper. One-way stopover allowed for 5,000 points; open-jaws allowed; partner booking fee applies. No fuel surcharges on partner awards in general (verify per partner at booking). Unconfirmed: OMAAT and Prince of Travel disagree on 6,001-8,000 mi Atlantic business (90k vs 85k->90k; both land at 90k). Within-NA, South America and Hawaii figures are pre-2026 recollections reported as 'unchanged', not re-verified.
Sources: https://princeoftravel.com/news/aeroplan-flight-reward-chart-june-2026/ · https://onemileatatime.com/news/aeroplan-updating-award-chart-devaluation/ · https://www.aircanada.com/ch/en/aco/home/aeroplan/news/2026-an-update-on-the-aeroplan-flight-reward-chart.html
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