Award travel · star alliance

Air Canada Award Travel

Aeroplan is the second-best Star Alliance program after United for points travelers, with a published distance-based chart and stopovers allowed for just 5,000 extra points. Transfers from Amex MR, Capital One, Chase, and Bilt make it the most-funded loyalty currency in North America.

Why points travelers care about Aeroplan

  • Stopover for 5,000 points — turn a one-way award into two destinations.
  • Distance-based chart published — predictable pricing, unlike Delta.
  • Transfers from every major flexible currency: Amex MR, Capital One, Chase UR, Bilt, plus Marriott Bonvoy.
  • No fuel surcharges on Air Canada metal.

Top Aeroplan sweet spots

The redemptions where points decisively beat cash — sorted by best value.

U.S./Canada → Europe

business · 60,000–70,000 points one-way

5.0–8.0¢

Cash equivalent: $3,500–$6,000 · Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels, or Air Canada metal at the 60k tier.

U.S. → Asia (via Star Alliance partners)

business · 85,000–100,000 points one-way

5.5–8.5¢

Cash equivalent: $5,500–$8,500 · ANA, Singapore, EVA — book the partner Saver level.

Transfer partners

Credit-card programs that let you turn flexible points into points for Air Canada.

FromRatioNotes
Amex Membership Rewards1:1Instant
Chase Ultimate Rewards1:1Instant
Capital One1:1Instant
Bilt Rewards1:1Instant
Marriott Bonvoy3:1+5k bonus per 60k

Watch out for

  • Carrier surcharges on Lufthansa partner awards can run $200–$400 — price compare before transferring.
  • Dynamic pricing on Air Canada metal — partner Saver inventory is the value.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Aeroplan stopover work?

Aeroplan lets you add a stopover (24+ hours) anywhere along your award route for a flat 5,000 extra points. This effectively turns a one-way redemption into two trips — fly to Lisbon, stop for a week, then continue to Athens.

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Last reviewed: 2026-04-28 · Always confirm award availability and tax/fee totals on the carrier website before transferring points. Pointify never collects a markup on points purchases — see advertising disclosure.

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