Aeroplan Points Redemption Guide: Get Maximum Value in 2026

What Are Aeroplan Points Worth?

Aeroplan points have a baseline value of roughly 1.5 cents per point (cpp) when redeemed for flights, but savvy redeemers can push that to 2.0 cpp or higher by targeting sweet spots in the award chart.

Redemption Method	Estimated Value
Economy flights (domestic)	1.2 - 1.5 cpp
Business class (long-haul)	2.0 - 4.0 cpp
Upgrades	1.5 - 2.5 cpp
Hotels via Aeroplan	0.8 - 1.2 cpp
Gift cards / merchandise	0.5 - 0.7 cpp
Statement credit	0.7 cpp

Best Redemption Sweet Spots

1. Short-Haul Economy in North America

Domestic and transborder flights often start at 6,000 - 12,500 points one-way in economy. When you find cheap award availability, these can deliver excellent value per point.

2. Business Class to Europe

One of the best sweet spots: Star Alliance business class to Europe can be booked for 60,000 - 70,000 points one-way. With cash fares often exceeding $3,000, this easily delivers 3+ cpp.

3. Partner Airlines

Aeroplan has access to the full Star Alliance network plus partners like Etihad, Emirates, and Vistara. Partner awards can unlock routes and availability not found on Air Canada metal.

How to Earn Aeroplan Points

The fastest ways to earn Aeroplan:

1. TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite — 1.5x on groceries, gas, and recurring bills
2. CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite — 1.5x on groceries, gas, transit
3. Amex Cobalt → Transfer MR to Aeroplan at 1:1
4. Flying Air Canada — earn based on fare class and status

Transfer Partners

Aeroplan integrates with several key bank reward programs:

• Amex Membership Rewards → Aeroplan (1:1)
• CIBC Aventura → Aeroplan (1:1)
• TD Rewards → Aeroplan (varies by card)

Tips for Maximizing Value

1. Book one-way awards — mix and match airlines for the best routing
2. Use the Air Canada app — sometimes shows availability the website doesn't
3. Check partner airlines — EVA Air, ANA, and Swiss often have better availability
4. Avoid hotel and gift card redemptions — these give the worst cpp
5. Watch for Aeroplan promotions — transfer bonuses from Amex happen several times per year

When to Cash Out

If you have a specific trip in mind, always check award pricing first. For aspirational travel (business or first class), Aeroplan is one of the strongest programs in Canada. If you only fly domestic economy, consider whether a cash-back card might give better overall value for your spending pattern.