Airline Transfer Partner

Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Air Canada

American Express’s flexible Amex Membership Rewards points move to Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio. Every 1 Amex Membership Rewards points becomes 1 Aeroplan miles. No active transfer bonus right now — set an alert to catch the next one.

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Air Canada

Aeroplan

Air Canada

Ratio

1:1

Partner Type

Airline

Program CPP

2¢

Current Bonus

None

How many miles do I get?

Amex Membership Rewards points transferredAeroplan miles receivedApprox. cash value
10,00010,000~$200
25,00025,000~$500
50,00050,000~$1,000
100,000100,000~$2,000

Approximate cash value is based on Pointify’s 2¢ average redemption for Amex Membership Rewards. Actual value depends on the redemption — premium cabin awards on Air Canada often yield 3–8¢ per point.

Best ways to use Air Canada miles

FirstUS to Japan (round-trip)

ANA First Class to Japan

Transfer to ANA Mileage Club and book "The Suite" first class — one of the best first class products in the world.

110,000points
BusinessUS West Coast to Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific Pier Business Class

Transfer to Asia Miles for award space on Cathay's reverse-herringbone Pier business class.

70,000points

How to transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Aeroplan

  1. 1

    Confirm award availability on Air Canada before transferring — seats can disappear quickly and transfers are one-way.

  2. 2

    Log in to your American Express account at the Amex Membership Rewards transfer hub.

  3. 3

    Select Air Canada (Aeroplan) as the destination and enter your Aeroplan loyalty number.

  4. 4

    Choose the amount (1:1 ratio — every 1 Amex Membership Rewards points becomes 1 Aeroplan miles) and confirm. Most transfers post instantly or within a few hours.

  5. 5

    Complete the booking on the Air Canada website using your newly transferred miles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Amex Membership Rewards to Air Canada?+

The transfer ratio is 1:1 — every 1 Amex Membership Rewards points becomes 1 Aeroplan miles.

How long does a transfer from Amex Membership Rewards to Aeroplan take?+

Most American Express transfers to Air Canada post instantly or within a few hours. Some partners can take 1–2 business days during high-volume periods, so we recommend transferring only after you have confirmed award space.

Is there a current transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Air Canada?+

No active bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Air Canada is listed today, but bonuses are run throughout the year. Set a price and bonus alert to be notified the moment one activates.

Can I transfer Amex Membership Rewards points back if I change my mind?+

No. Transfers from Amex Membership Rewards to Aeroplan are one-way and irreversible. Always confirm award availability with Air Canada before initiating the transfer.

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