15 Destination Ideas for Travelling with 50,000 VIPorter Points

The points from the VIPorter rewards program are becoming very appealing for travellers.

Especially since the launch of their new BMO VIPorter Mastercard and BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard, which earn even more points.

Thanks to the network of destinations served by Porter Airlines and its partners, these points open the door to urban escapades, extended weekends or longer vacations.

If you’re a VIPorter points collector or have just accumulated a bunch of VIPorter points with your new credit card featuring a cute raccoon, you might be wondering, “Where can I go with all my points?”

Let’s explore some ideas for inspiring destinations accessible with 50,000 VIPorter points or less.

Then, when you’ve made your choice, check out our article on How to book with your VIPorter points.

Stroll along the Trocadero esplanade in Paris with a superb view of the Eiffel Tower for 50,000 VIPorter points and around $230, sdeparting from Toronto.

This round-trip, non-stop airfare for one person from Toronto costs $1,187, so you’re getting about 1.9 cents per point ($1,187 – $230, divided by 50,000). From Montreal, the same flight costs $1,691, for a value of 2.9 cents per point.

Since we value a VIPorter point at 1.5 cents, it pays to use VIPorter points for this booking. Anything over 1.5 cents/point is considered a great opportunity!

In a previous article, we detailed an itinerary for a weekend in Lyon and how to discover its wine region and the French Alps.

This can be explored with 40,500 VIPorter points and $80 for a non-stop flight with Air Transat (1.59 cent/point).

Thanks to Porter’s partnership with Air Transat, you can fly non-stop to Lisbon from Montreal with 34,500 VIPorter points and $80. The same flight costs $830, for a value of 2.17 cents/point.

Starting from Vancouver, travel across Canada with a Porter flight, make a stopover in Montreal, and then head to Lisbon with Air Transat for 42,500 points and $94 (value of 2.25 cents/point).

Let yourself be seduced by Faro, where the cobbled streets of the old town lead you to golden beaches bathed in Portuguese sunshine!

In July, use 45,000 VIPorter points and $105, instead of $984 (1.95 cents/point). For a mix of dollars and points, you’ll need 22,500 points and $313 (2.98 cents/point).

For 43,000 VIPorter points and $105, enjoy a fine Guinness in a cosy Irish pub. This flight usually costs $839 (1.7 cent value), with a stopover in Toronto.

You’ll land in London Gatwick with Air Transat, non-stop from Montreal, for a round-trip ticket worth 50,000 VIPorter points and $278 per person (value of 1.86 cent/point).

Better than paying $1,208 for a similar ticket!

As soon as the school year comes to an end, you can visit the beautiful countryside of Scotland with 45,000 points and $105, while airfare is $1,019 (2.03 cents/point). This is a one-way ticket for one person, with a stopover in Toronto.

If your balance isn’t sufficient, the “Dollars and Points” option can be useful. Use 22,500 points and $313, which offers a very attractive value of 3.13 cents per point.

In September, you can fly to Brussels for 41,000 points and $86 one-way with Air Transat. The ticket costs $505 (value of 1.02 cent/point).

Although it’s not the most optimal way to use points, it can save you money on your airfare.

Venice, 47,000 VIPorter points and $105 transport you to a daydream where gondolas glide silently along the city’s canals. This has a value of 1.52 cent/point, for an $824 ticket.

For a better return, use the Dollars and Points option with 23,500 points and $321 (2.14 cents/point).

Italy is a very popular and beloved destination. For 50,000 points and $141, take a non-stop round trip instead of paying $1,131 (1.98 cents/point).

Amsterdam is synonymous with canals lined with gabled houses, cultural treasures like the Van Gogh Museum and endless bicycles!

Instead of paying $1,154 for a one-way ticket, use 32,500 VIPorter points and $105. That’s an excellent value of 3.22 cents/point.

In September, there are several great deals available to fly to Vancouver with fewer VIPorter points. Plus, it’s a nonstop flight.

The cost in points changes every day according to the dynamic grid, but if you’re flexible, you can book your round-trip ticket to touch the Pacific Ocean with 16,000 points and $163 (2.8 cents/point).

During the construction vacations, visit Gros Morne National Park or Cape Spear for 21,000 points and $185 (2.7 cents/point). With the Dollars and Points option, get a round trip for $300 and 10,500 points (4.3 cents/point).

Victoria… a city that has captured my family’s hearts with its charming atmosphere and delicious cuisine, such as the wonderful fish and chips at Red Fish Blue Fish.

You’ll get a round-trip ticket with 35,000 VIPorter points and $124 (1.65 cent/point).

To cross the North American continent, you can fly to Alaska with Porter and Alaska Airlines, thanks to 29,500 points and $192, for a one-way ticket this October.

This seasonal service is available from October to May.

With 50,000 VIPorter points or less in your pocket, a whole world of flight possibilities opens up to you. With a card like the BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard, which offers up to 70,000 points, you have easy access to all the above destinations.

The key to maximizing the value of your VIPorter points lies in your flexibility. By playing around with departure dates and airports, you’ll be able to unearth some very interesting bargains.