Air Canada Aeroplan
The world's most flexible program: add stopovers for 5k points and fly 45+ airline partners with ZERO fuel surcharges.
How to Earn Aeroplan Points
Aeroplan's partnerships with major US credit card programs make its points some of the easiest to collect for your travel goals.
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Credit Card Transfers | Super easy. Aeroplan is a partner of Chase, Amex, and Capital One, so you can pool points from multiple sources. |
| Co-branded Credit Cards | The Chase Aeroplan® Card is a great option, earning points directly and giving you a head start on elite status. |
| Flying Star Alliance | Earn points when you fly on Air Canada or any of its ~26 Star Alliance partners. |
| Other Partners | Rack up points through the Aeroplan eStore shopping portal, hotel stays, and car rentals. |
How to Use Aeroplan Points
Aeroplan uses a clear, zone-and-distance-based award chart. This means prices are predictable, and the online booking tool is one of the best out there.
- Predictable Pricing: The world is split into four travel zones. The cost of your flight is based on the distance you fly between these zones. No mystery pricing!
- Partner Flights are Key: There are separate (and often better) pricing tables for flights on partner airlines compared to Air Canada's own flights.
- No Hidden Fees: It's worth repeating: no fuel surcharges means the price you see is the price you pay (plus airport taxes).
Booking a Stopover
The Best Deals (Sweet Spots)
Aeroplan is absolutely packed with high-value ways to use your points:
This is Aeroplan's superpower. Want to spend a few days in Lisbon on your way to Rome? Just add 5,000 points to your one-way award ticket. It's an incredible way to see two cities for the price of one.
Aeroplan has completely eliminated those nasty carrier-imposed surcharges on ALL of its 45+ airline partners. This can save you hundreds of dollars per ticket compared to other programs.
Fly on the entire Star Alliance network (like United, Lufthansa, ANA) PLUS unique, high-quality partners like Etihad, Azul, and Oman Air.
Book United flights within the US for as low as 6,500 miles - perfect for quick regional trips.
Combine your points with up to 8 family members for free. This makes it so much faster and easier to save up for that big family trip.
Partners & Rules
Aeroplan gives you access to one of the largest and most diverse partner networks of any airline program.
- Star Alliance: You get access to all 26 Star Alliance airlines, including United, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Singapore Airlines.
- Unique Friends: Fly on excellent non-alliance airlines like Etihad, Emirates (on specific routes), Vistara, and Azul.
- Flexible Rules: You can mix and match partners on a single ticket. The stopover rule is the most generous in the industry.