Air Canada Aeroplan award chart (2026)
Aeroplan publishes one of the cleanest, most usable award charts in the points world. Distance-based pricing across all Star Alliance partners with a single chart, plus the cheapest published stopover (5,000 points) — Aeroplan is the workhorse of Star Alliance award booking.
Award chart
All amounts shown are one-way per passenger from North America.
| Region / Route | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within North America (short-haul) | 6K | — | 12.5K–35K | — |
| US ↔ Mexico / Caribbean | 12.5K | — | 25K–35K | — |
| US ↔ Northern South America | 20K | 30K | 55K | — |
| Transatlantic (US ↔ Europe) | 35K | 45K | 60K–95K | — |
| US ↔ Middle East / North Africa | 40K | 60K | 75K | — |
| Transpacific (US ↔ Asia 1: Japan, Korea) | 55K | 65K | 75K | — |
| US ↔ Asia 2 (SE Asia, India) | 62.5K | 75K | 87.5K | — |
| US ↔ Australia / NZ | 55K | 75K | 80K–105K | — |
| US ↔ Africa | 60K | 85K | 110K | — |
Top sweet spots
- 60K one-way US to Europe in business class on partners like Lufthansa, Swiss, ANA, or Air Canada
- 75K one-way US to Japan/Korea in business
- Stopover for 5,000 points on any award — combine with cheap intra-Europe partner segments for two-city trips
- Excursionist-style routings via partner segments at low prices
- 12.5K business-class short-haul on UA/AC within North America
How to earn Air Canada Aeroplan miles
- Capital One Miles transfer at 1:1 (best for big balances)
- Bilt Rewards transfer at 1:1
- Chase UR transfer (limited — Bilt-only on the US side; Canadian Amex MR has full access)
- Aeroplan-branded credit cards (Canadian residents)
- Marriott Bonvoy transfer at 3:1.25 (60K → 25K Aeroplan)
Booking notes
- Book online at aircanada.com — partner inventory shows reliably for most carriers
- No fuel surcharges on any award — taxes only
- Stopover cost is a flat 5,000 points and applies per stopover (you can have one each on each segment)
- Award changes are $0–125 CAD depending on status
Common pitfalls
- Some partner inventory (Singapore, Lufthansa First) doesn't show online and requires a phone booking
- Long-haul partner first class isn't allowed in most cases — businesses class is the ceiling
- Cancellation refunds require a phone call
Frequently asked questions
Is the Aeroplan award chart still active?
Yes — Aeroplan's Star Alliance partner award chart is published and stable. They updated to a distance-based chart in late 2020 and the regional pricing has held since.
How do I transfer points to Aeroplan?
From the US: Capital One Miles (1:1) and Bilt Rewards (1:1) are the easiest. Chase UR users can transfer via the Bilt route only. Marriott Bonvoy transfers at 3:1.25 (60,000 Marriott → 25,000 Aeroplan).
Do Aeroplan awards have fuel surcharges?
No — Aeroplan does not pass fuel surcharges. You'll pay government taxes only, which are typically $50–$150 USD round-trip for most international routes.
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