Your Guide to the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart

Aeroplan is Air Canada's official loyalty program and one of the top rewards memberships in Canada for points and travel enthusiasts. But how do you get the best value for your rewards?

Since its relaunch in 2020, Aeroplan has gone through a few changes to its rewards program in terms of both earning and redeeming points.

In this guide, we break down the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart to ensure that you get the most bang for your buck when redeeming your Aeroplan rewards towards your next flight.

What is the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart?

The Aeroplan Flight Rewards Chart offers a breakdown of how many points you'll likely need to book a flight. There are actually multiple charts, depending on your flight route.

They are broken down geographically into different zones and then further broken down by distance, airline operator, and class (economy, premium, business).

This allows users to determine, at a quick glance, approximately how many Aeroplan rewards they will need to redeem to book a flight to a specific area.

Of course, this is just a guide, and the numbers given are estimates. As you can see from the chart, redemption amounts can vary quite a bit, so use this as an informational source only – as per the fine print, amounts are not guaranteed. But it's a handy guideline to use to ensure you are getting good value for your rewards.

All charts can be found here.

Understanding the travel zones for the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart

As you can see from the map above, the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart is broken up into four zones: North America, Atlantic, Pacific, and South America. Each of these regions has its own reward chart for travel within the region, as well as travel from one region to another.

For example, let's say you want to fly from Toronto to Vancouver. You would then use the Within North America zone chart as pictured below.

Alternatively, say you want to fly from Toronto to Paris, France or even Cape Town, South Africa. Both of these destinations fall under the Atlantic zone, so you would use the Between North America and Atlantic zones chart.

Understanding the distance banks for the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart

While the geographic breakdown is helpful, it's only part of the story. After all, while Paris and Cape Town may both fall under the Atlantic zone, it's a lot faster to fly from Toronto to Paris than it is to fly from Toronto to Cape Town. This is where the distance comes in.

If we go back to our chart for flights between North America and Atlantic zones, you will see on the leftmost column a breakdown of distance in miles from 0 – 4000 miles to 8,001+ miles. A quick search shows that Toronto to Paris is 3,751 miles while Toronto to Cape Town is nearly 8,156 miles.

Referring back to the chart, it's easy to see that, because of the difference in distance, these destinations have very different redemption levels even though they are both categorized in the Atlantic zone.

Helpful tools for the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart

While the Aeroplan Flight Reward Charts can be handy for an at-a-glance estimate of how many points you need to fly, there are other, more helpful, tools to help you maximize your points and book that vacation sooner. Here are some resources worth checking out.

Using the Aeroplan Points Finder tool

Flexible with your travel plans? The Aeroplan Points Finder tool is an awesome resource to help find points redemptions based on your starting point, selected travel dates, and points budget. You can even enter the type of trip you are looking for with categories such as active, family, romance, sandy beaches, or historical.

Once you have entered your details, you can play with the interactive map and zoom in on the suggested options to see what might best suit you.

Using the Aeroplan Points Predictor tool

If you know the destination you want to fly to but are unsure about the points needed to get there, the Aeroplan Points Predictor tool can help you out. Enter your start and end destination and you'll be given an estimate for how many points it will take to get there.

So using our example from Toronto to Paris, we can see that a one-way economy-level seat will run somewhere between 35,000 – 60,000 points with Air Canada.

Again, this is a general guideline, but it gives you an idea of what to expect.

Using the FlightConnections tool

FlightConnections is not an Aeroplan-branded tool, but it is one of the most handy websites out there. Enter your start and end destinations and you can figure out the fastest routes, the most direct routes, etc.

There is a paid version of this tool that allows you to dig even further in cases where Air Canada may not have flights. In this case, you can filter by Star Alliance airlines to see which Aeroplan partner airlines offer the route, which would allow you to still redeem your Aeroplan points.

Using the Great Circle Mapper tool

Finally, we have the Great Circle Mapper. There are many different uses for this tool, but when it comes to redeeming Aeroplan flight rewards, it's mostly handy for figuring out travel distance. Unfortunately, it's not quite as useful as it used to be given that, as of 2026, Aeroplan members earn rewards based on dollars spent rather than distance travelled. But you can still use it to run the numbers and compare them with the rewards chart estimates to see if you are getting good value for your points.

Understanding the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart pricing

Air Canada uses hybrid pricing when it comes to redeeming flights. Points redeemed for Air Canada flights follow dynamic pricing models while most (but not all!) partner airlines follow a fixed pricing structure. Here's what that means.

Fixed pricing

Fixed pricing means that the price stays the same regardless of other variables, such as travel dates or popularity of the flight. Sometimes, this can be a good thing – especially on popular routes. However, depending on the flight, it can also make travel more expensive.

In the case of Aeroplan, most partner airlines follow a fixed price schedule. You can get some great deals; however, finding these seats isn't always easy. Fewer of these seats get released, and they are often snapped up quickly.

Dynamic pricing

Dynamic pricing means that flight prices and redemption rates can change depending on various factors. These factors can include the time of year, date, or even the time of the flight you're looking at. The popularity of the flight is also a big factor; more popular flights will get more expensive based on demand.

In theory, dynamic pricing can offer cheaper flights. However, we tend to notice dynamic pricing when it works against us. For example, the flight you check today might be $600, but when you go to book tomorrow, it's suddenly $800. For many, dynamic pricing ends up feeling like a scam.

When it comes to redeeming Aeroplan points, flights from Air Canada flights and several partner airlines (United Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, Canadian North, Calm Air, Bearskin Airlines, and PAL) follow dynamic pricing.

FAQ

What is the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart?

The Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart offers an estimated breakdown of how many points are needed) for flights. The charts are based on geographical zones as well as distance travelled, but keep in mind that the numbers listed in the chart are generalized estimates based on past data.

How many Aeroplan points do you earn per flight?

As of January 1, 2026, the Aeroplan rewards program has changed. Rewards are no longer earned by distance travelled, but rather by dollars spent. $1 = 1 point. So, a $500 flight will earn you 500 Aeroplan points.

How many rewards points do you need for a free flight?

This depends on several variables, primarily where you are flying to. A quick look at the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart will give you a decent idea of how many points you will need to get your free flight.

Can you tell me how to calculate whether using Aeroplan points on a flight is worth it?

To figure out the cents-per-point (CPP) value of your Aeroplan points, take the total cost of the reward in dollars and divide by the number of Aeroplan points needed for the redemption, multiplied by 100. You can also use a rewards points calculator. For the last few years, a CPP of around $0.02 has been considered the standard.

Is it cheaper to buy points or just buy a ticket?

Typically, it's cheaper to just buy the ticket, as the Aeroplan points cost more than they are worth. That being said, there may be occasions when promotions make buying Aeroplan points worthwhile. Keep in mind the standard CPP is $0.02, so do the math to ensure you are getting the best value.

Are Aeroplan points expiring in 2026?

Currently, Air Canada is pausing expiration on all Aeroplan points. However, effective November 30, 2026, points will be liable to expire if there has been no activity on your account for 18 months.