What are Air Canada Aeroplan points worth in 2026?
Aeroplan miles are the most flexible Star Alliance currency. The chart has cheap stopovers (5K), no fuel surcharges, and partner pricing across the entire Star Alliance network.
Our valuation: 1.5¢ per point · Conservative: 1.0¢ · Best-case: 3.0¢+
Example redemptions and CPP calculations
| Redemption scenario | CPP value |
|---|---|
| 60K business class US-Europe ($4,500 cash) | ($4,500 - $50) ÷ 60,000 × 100 = 7.4¢ per point |
| 75K business class US-Asia ($6,000 cash) | ($6,000 - $80) ÷ 75,000 × 100 = 7.9¢ per point |
| 5K stopover bonus (extra destination on a single ticket) | Effectively a $200-500 destination for 5K points |
How to earn Air Canada Aeroplan points
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 transfer
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 transfer
- Marriott Bonvoy: 3:1 transfer (60K Marriott → 25K Aeroplan)
- Aeroplan-branded credit cards (Canadian residents)
- Flying Star Alliance partners with Aeroplan crediting
Best uses for Air Canada Aeroplan points
- 60K business class US-Europe with cheap stopovers
- 75K business class US-Asia
- Star Alliance partner award space (the broadest viewer of Star inventory)
Why per-point value varies
Aeroplan delivers consistent 5-7¢+ per point on premium cabin redemptions. The lack of fuel surcharges and cheap stopovers make even mid-tier redemptions strong value.
FAQ
What are Aeroplan points worth?
Conservatively 1¢ per point (basic redemptions). Realistically 1.5-3¢ at typical bookings. Best-case 5-9¢ for premium cabin US-Europe or US-Asia.
Calculate your own redemption value
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