Find Award Flights with Air Canada Aeroplan

What is Aeroplan?

Aeroplan is Canada's largest travel loyalty program. It rewards members with points for flying on Air Canada and its partners, shopping with partnered retailers, and using affiliated financial services. Aeroplan has become one of the most flexible and user-friendly loyalty programs in the aviation industry, especially after its 2020 relaunch. With a dynamic pricing model for Air Canada flights and fixed redemption rates for Star Alliance partners, it uniquely blends revenue-based and zone-based elements, offering savvy travelers considerable leverage in maximizing value.

Aeroplan distinguishes itself with features like family pooling of points, generous stopover policies for multi-city bookings, and a wide range of non-flight redemption options. Its integration with Amex, Chase, and Capital One as transfer partners further amplifies its accessibility to a global audience. Despite its strengths, enthusiasts critique its occasionally high surcharges on specific carriers, highlighting the importance of strategic planning in redemption to mitigate these costs.

What's new with Aeroplan in 2025?

• Dynamic Award Pricing for Select Partners: From March 25, 2025, Aeroplan will implement dynamic pricing for select partners, including United, Emirates, and Etihad, which may lead to fluctuating point requirements but increased award availability. Etihad Airways business class awards will also be reinstated, enhancing redemption options.
• Extended Elite Status Validity: Starting in 2025, Aeroplan Elite Status will now be valid until January 31 of the following year, instead of December 31. This extension ensures members continue to enjoy their benefits during the busy winter holiday travel season.
• Fast, Free Wi-Fi: Beginning in May 2025, Air Canada will roll out fast, free Wi-Fi across its entire fleet for Aeroplan members. Flights throughout North and Central America will be the first to feature this service, with long-haul international flights to follow in 2026.
• eUpgrade Credit Rollover: Aeroplan is simplifying eUpgrade credit expiry. As part of this change, unused eUpgrade credits earned through June 30, 2024, will be rolled over in 2025 (up to 50 credits total) for Aeroplan premium credit cardholders. This one-time rollover will be completed by March 31, 2025, and those credits will be valid until January 15, 2026.
• Economy Class Enhancements: In 2024, Air Canada upgraded its Economy Class experience on flights within Canada and to the U.S., offering free beer, wine, and premium snacks. These enhancements continue into 2025, providing a more enjoyable in-flight experience for passengers.
• New Airline Partnerships: In 2024, Aeroplan welcomed Emirates as a new partner airline, allowing members to earn and redeem points for flights on Emirates. This partnership continues to provide expanded travel options in 2025.
• Lounge and Cabin Upgrades: As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations in 2024, Air Canada announced significant upgrades to its lounge network and new aircraft cabins. These improvements are being implemented progressively, enhancing the travel experience for Aeroplan members in 2025.
• Aeroplan Points Expiry: The pause on Aeroplan points expiry, which was in effect until September 30, 2024, has concluded. Members are advised to review their accounts to ensure continued activity and prevent point expiration.

How many Aeroplan points for a flight?

Aeroplan's award chart system can be a complex beast for the uninitiated, but for savvy travelers, it offers a strategic approach to maximizing point redemption value. Gone are the days of a single chart for all destinations. Since 2022, Aeroplan has utilized a distance-based system with multiple charts depending on the travel zones you fly between. This means meticulously plotting your route and considering partner airlines like Star Alliance members can unlock significant point savings. For instance, short-haul South American flights on partner airlines might cost a mere 10,000 points in economy under 1,600 miles, while booking directly with Aeroplan on a similar route could cost double.

With a bit of planning and knowledge of the intricate Aeroplan award chart web, you can become a point redemption pro. There are also some exceptions, like Emirates and Fly Dubai which have their separate award chart.

The table below shows estimated starting values in miles for one-way trips originating in North America for informational purposes only. Two flight awards are needed if your one-way trip includes two long-haul international flights.

Notes:

• N/A - Premium Economy is not commonly offered by all airlines on all routes.
• Short Haul - Generally refers to flights within North America under 2,000 miles.
• Long Haul - Generally refers to flights over 2,000 miles.

How much are Aeroplan points worth?

Aeroplan points typically range from 1.5 to 1.9 cents per point when redeemed strategically for flights. Premium cabin redemptions often yield even higher value, up to 2.8 cents per point. For optimal value, focus on flights rather than non-flight redemptions like gift cards or merchandise.

Key features of Aeroplan

• Tiers and Elite Status: 25K, 35K, 50K, 75K and Super Elite 100K.
• What We love: Great value of Aeroplan points and low-risk of devaluation (historically). Excellent program for redemptions on First Class and other premium cabins. Regular bonuses for credit card points transfers. Aeroplan also offers family sharing for racking up points faster.
• Exclusive Perks: Unique "bid upgrade" system, where you can use points to submit offers for upgrades on eligible Air Canada flights. Family pooling of points. Generous stopover policies for multi-city bookings. Wide range of non-flight redemption options. Additionally, points can be used for onboard Wi-Fi and statement credits towards travel purchases.
• Best Redemptions: Aeroplan shines for premium cabin redemptions. Air Canada Signature Class, Lufthansa First Class, Swiss First Class (777-300ER), ANA (All Nippon Airways) First and Business Class, Singapore Airlines Business Class, Turkish Airlines Business Class, EVA Air Business Class.
• Award Release Dates: On Air Canada, Aeroplan releases seats up to 365 days in advance. Partner airlines might have different policies. Read our full guide here.