Aeroplan Preferred Pricing Comparison
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Better pricing : Aeroplan points
Aeroplan Members with Aeroplan Elite status and Aeroplan credit card holders have something special: they get better prices in points for their flights!
As a result, these two groups sometimes benefit from prices in points that are even lower than the minimum price in points.
This preferred award flight rate applies to Air Canada flights only. Airline partners such as United Airlines, TAP Portugal, Swiss and others are not included in this special rate.
Here’s what makes it possible to book at a better price, with this famous preferential price.
Aeroplan Elite Status
Air Canada has 5 levels of Elite status, from the lowest to the “Holy Grail”:
- 25K
- 35K
- 50K
- 75K
- Super Elite
Their privileges are numerous, to thank them for travelling with Air Canada and its partners:
- Cut the queue when calling Air Canada and Aeroplan Customer Services
- Free Preference seats for members and up to 8 travel companions on the same booking
- Priority check-in and waiting at the airport
- Free luggage
- Priority security clearance
- Air Canada Concierge Service
- Free access to Maple Leaf, Star Alliance Gold and other lounges
- Credits eUpgrades
- Additional Aeroplan Points for flights and in the Aeroplan eStore
- Complimentary in-flight beverage
- Star Alliance recognition
Aeroplan Credit Card
Aeroplan credit card holders can earn a reward flight for fewer Aeroplan points.
In addition, depending on the Aeroplan credit card held, the Aeroplan credit card holder has some or many travel privileges, such as :
- Free first checked bag, priority check-in, priority baggage handling and priority boarding (zone 2) for her and up to 8 people on the same reservation;
- Same-day standby and upgrade at the airport ;
- Every $5,000 (premium cards) or $20,000 (core cards) in eligible purchases earns 1,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC), up to 25,000 SQC per calendar year;
- Starting in 2027, primary premium cardholders who requalify for Elite Status get a bonus equal to 10% of the SQC they earned the previous year;
- Free unlimited access to Maple Leaf and Air Canada Café lounges in Canada and the U.S. for the cardholder and one guest;
- Extended validity for eUpgrades credits: 24 months instead of 12 for Elite members who are primary premium cardholders.
Examples of Aeroplan Award prices in points
Thanks to the help of the entire Milesopedia team, we were able to compare several prices obtained according to the different Aeroplan Elite statuses and Aeroplan credit cards of each individual.
The cost in Aeroplan points was raised during the same day in December 2023, for specific flights and dates, in the lowest fare classes in Economy (Eco), Economy Privilege (Priv) and Business Class (Biz):
| No status and no Aeroplan credit card | With 25K status and without an Aeroplan credit card | Without status and with an Aeroplan credit card | With 35K+ status and an Aeroplan credit card | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montreal – Vancouver AC301 November 8, 2024 | Eco: 12,600 Priv: 19,700 Biz : 108 500 | Eco: 12,600 Priv: 19,500 Biz : 103 400 | Eco: 12,600 Private: 19,400 Biz : 102,000 | Eco: 12,600 Priv : 17 900 Biz : 101 400 |
Montreal -Miami AC1208 December 3, 2024 | Eco: 9,800 Priv : – Biz : 38 400 | Eco: 9,700 Priv : – Biz : 37 300 | Eco: 9,400 Priv : – Biz : 35 300 | Eco: 9,400 Priv : – Biz : 34 900 |
Montreal – Tokyo AC5 September 8, 2024 | Eco: 45,100 Priv : 59,000 Biz : 294 300 | Eco: 45,000 Priv: 58,600 Biz : 280 900 | Eco: 44,300 Priv: 58,200 Biz : 280,000 | Eco: 43,300 Priv : 57,200 Biz : 279,000 |
Montreal – Paris AC874 August 2, 2024 | Eco: 35,000 Priv : 80,000 Biz : 255,000 | Eco: 35,000 Priv: 71,900 Biz : 240 900 | Eco: 35,000 Priv: 66,400 Biz : 236 600 | Eco: 34,500 Priv: 65,900 Biz : 236,100 |
Vancouver – Toronto AC122 April 6, 2024 | Eco: 7,900 Priv : 18 600 Biz : 24,100 | Eco: 7,900 Priv: 18,100 Biz : 23 500 | Eco: 7,800 Private: 18,000 Biz : 23 500 | Eco: 7,800 Priv: 16,500 Biz : 22 900 |
| No status and no Aeroplan credit card | With 25K status and without an Aeroplan credit card | Without status and with an Aeroplan credit card | With 35K+ status and an Aeroplan credit card |
Why Air Canada flights cost more points
On Air Canada flights, the price in Aeroplan points isn't fixed: it follows the cash price of the ticket. The Aeroplan flight reward chart therefore shows a "starting at" price and, for flights to or from North America, a median amount based on member redemptions. During high-demand periods, the cost can go above that range.
Since March 25, 2025, the same chart also applies to select partners. As of September 2026, these are United Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, Canadian North, Calm Air, Bearskin Airlines and Provincial Airlines (PAL). All other partner airlines have a fixed price in points, based on the distance flown.
Preferred pricing, described above, lowers that cost on Air Canada flights only. A few habits help you spend fewer points:
- Flexible dates: compare the price in points over several days before booking.
- Fixed-price partners: check whether a partner on the fixed chart flies the same route for fewer points, keeping the partner booking fee in mind.
- Preferred pricing: it applies only to Air Canada flights, with Elite status or an Aeroplan credit card.
Bottom Line
With these examples, we have seen that :
- The difference in points between those with nothing compared to those with 35K+ status with an Aeroplan credit card, located at the 2 ends of the table, is in :
- Economy: between 0% and 4%.
- Economy Privilege: Between 3% and 17.6 %
- Business: Between 5% and 7.4%.
Regardless of the type of card held(base card like the TD® Aeroplan® Visa Platinum* Card, core card like the Aeroplan®* American Express® Card or premium card like the TDMD Visa Infinite Privilege* Card AéroplanMD), the pricing is the same;
Thanks to every member of the Milesopedia team who took the time to research the flights!
Air Canada and Aeroplan thank their most loyal travellers:
- Aeroplan Elite status holders
- Aeroplan credit card holders
They get better pricing in points for their flights! As a result, these 2 groups benefit from point costs that can be even lower than the minimum rate.
