Aeroplan Point Value
| Redemption Type |
Value per Point |
Rating |
| Short-haul economy |
1.2-1.5¢ |
Good |
| Long-haul economy |
1.5-2.0¢ |
Great |
| Business class |
2.0-3.0¢ |
Excellent |
| First class |
2.5-4.0¢ |
Best |
| Merchandise |
0.7-1.0¢ |
Poor |
| Gift cards |
0.8-1.0¢ |
Poor |
Target: Aim for at least 1.5¢ per point.
How to Earn Aeroplan Points
Credit Cards
| Card |
Annual Fee |
Sign-up Bonus |
Earning Rate |
| TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite |
$139 |
50,000 pts |
1.5x Aeroplan |
| CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite |
$139 |
50,000 pts |
1.5x Aeroplan |
| Amex Aeroplan Reserve |
$599 |
90,000 pts |
3x Aeroplan |
| TD Aeroplan Visa Platinum |
$89 |
25,000 pts |
1x Aeroplan |
Transfer Partners
| Program |
Transfer Ratio |
Notes |
| American Express MR |
1:1 |
Cobalt, Gold, Platinum |
| Marriott Bonvoy |
3:1 |
60k Marriott = 20k Aeroplan |
| HSBC Points |
1:1 |
HSBC World Elite |
Everyday Earning
| Activity |
Points Earned |
| Air Canada flights |
3-10+ per $ |
| Aeroplan eStore |
1-15x |
| Starbucks |
10x with linked card |
| Shell gas |
1 pt per litre |
| LCBO |
1 pt per $ |
| Parkland stations |
1 pt per litre |
Aeroplan Award Chart Basics
Dynamic Pricing
Aeroplan uses dynamic pricing — point costs vary by:
- Flight demand
- How far in advance you book
- Seat availability
- Time of year
Typical Flight Costs
| Route |
Economy |
Business |
| Toronto ↔ Montreal |
6,000-12,000 |
25,000-50,000 |
| Toronto ↔ Vancouver |
12,500-25,000 |
50,000-100,000 |
| Toronto ↔ New York |
10,000-20,000 |
40,000-80,000 |
| Toronto ↔ London |
35,000-60,000 |
70,000-150,000 |
| Toronto ↔ Tokyo |
50,000-90,000 |
90,000-200,000 |
| Toronto ↔ Australia |
80,000-150,000 |
150,000-300,000 |
Finding Best Redemptions
| Tip |
Details |
| Book early |
More availability, lower prices |
| Be flexible |
Check +/- 3 days |
| Use partners |
Star Alliance often cheaper |
| Watch sales |
Aeroplan runs point sales |
| Check one-ways |
Sometimes cheaper than round-trip |
Best Value Redemptions
Sweet Spots
| Route |
Points |
Cash Value |
Point Value |
| Canada short-haul |
6,000-10,000 |
$100-200 |
1.5-2¢ |
| North America business |
50,000-70,000 |
$1,500+ |
2-3¢ |
| Europe business |
85,000-120,000 |
$4,000+ |
3-4¢ |
| Asia business |
100,000-150,000 |
$5,000+ |
3-5¢ |
Partner Airlines
Star Alliance booking often offers better value:
| Airline |
Regions |
Notes |
| EVA Air |
Asia |
Great business class |
| ANA |
Japan |
Good availability |
| Turkish Airlines |
Europe/Middle East |
Wide network |
| Lufthansa |
Europe |
German precision |
| United |
USA |
Extensive domestic |
| Singapore Airlines |
Asia/Oceania |
Premium experience |
Aeroplan Status Tiers
Status Levels
| Tier |
SQM Required |
Key Benefits |
| 25K |
25,000 |
Priority check-in, extra bags |
| 35K |
35,000 |
Preferred seating, upgrades |
| 50K |
50,000 |
Maple Leaf Lounge, Star Gold |
| 75K |
75,000 |
Intl lounge, higher upgrades |
| Super Elite |
100,000 |
Top-tier everything |
Status Benefits
| Benefit |
25K |
35K |
50K |
75K |
| Priority boarding |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Extra checked bag |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Maple Leaf Lounge |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Star Alliance Gold |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Same-day standby |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
| eUpgrades |
Some |
More |
Many |
Most |
Credit Card Strategy
Maximizing Sign-Up Bonuses
| Timeline |
Action |
| Year 1 |
TD Aeroplan VI (50k) |
| Year 2 |
CIBC Aeroplan VI (50k) |
| Year 3 |
Amex Aeroplan (75k+) |
| Year 4 |
Cancel/downgrade, repeat |
Everyday Earning Optimization
| Spend Category |
Best Card |
Rate |
| Air Canada purchases |
Amex Aeroplan Reserve |
3x |
| Everything else (Aeroplan) |
TD/CIBC Aeroplan VI |
1.5x |
| Dining/groceries |
Amex Cobalt (transfer) |
5x → Aeroplan |
| Gas |
Shell + Aeroplan card |
2-3x |
Common Aeroplan Mistakes
| Mistake |
Why It’s Bad |
Better Option |
| Redeem for merchandise |
0.7¢/pt value |
Save for flights |
| Pay cash for short flights |
Points often good value |
Use points |
| Book last minute |
Highest point costs |
Book 3+ months out |
| Ignore partners |
Miss better deals |
Check Star Alliance |
| Let points expire |
Lose everything |
Any activity resets |
Points Expiration Rules
| Rule |
Details |
| Standard expiration |
18 months no activity |
| Activity that resets |
Earn or redeem any points |
| Easy way to keep active |
Use linked credit card |
| What counts |
Partner earning, eStore, flights |
Family Sharing
| Feature |
Details |
| Family Sharing |
Pool points with up to 8 members |
| Cost |
Free for 35K+ status; $50-100/year otherwise |
| Members |
Spouse, children, parents |
| Benefits |
Combine for bigger redemptions |
Aeroplan eStore
Category Bonuses
| Category |
Typical Bonus |
| Fashion |
2-5x |
| Electronics |
1-3x |
| Travel |
3-7x |
| Home |
2-4x |
| Sports |
2-5x |
Always check eStore before online shopping.