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Travelling in Oceania<\/strong> is often synonymous with long distances, expensive plane tickets and a certain complexity in planning. Whether it’s discovering the paradisiacal beaches of Polynesia, exploring the cosmopolitan cities of Australia<\/a> or hiking through the unique natural landscapes<\/a> of New Zealand, a stay in this region often requires a significant financial investment.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, points and reward miles programs, combined with credit cards, can significantly reduce the cost of air travel and accommodation<\/a>. Whether you’re a regular traveler or a newcomer to the world of rewards, there are several strategies to optimize the use of your points and make that dream more accessible.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we’ll review the main ways to travel to Oceania<\/strong> with points, with a particular focus on the Aeroplan and Avios programs, as well as flexible travel points. We’ll also look at options for using your points in the region, including intra-Oceania flights and hotels, to maximize the value of your points portfolio.<\/p>\n

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Travelling to Oceania<\/strong> using your points requires a bit of strategy, as direct flights are often rare unless you’re from Western Canada, and distances are long from the East. Several options are available to you, depending on the programs you have available and your travel preferences.<\/p>\n

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Travelling to Oceania<\/strong> with Aeroplan<\/a> points is an interesting strategy for saving on long-haul travel, which can otherwise be very expensive. Thanks to its many Star Alliance<\/a> partners, Aeroplan offers access to a variety of itineraries toAustralia<\/a>, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, even though Air Canada<\/a> does not serve all these regions directly.<\/p>\n

The cost of a one-way economy flight to Oceania<\/strong> generally ranges from 60,000 Aeroplan points from Montreal to 50,000 points from Vancouver, depending on itinerary, season and availability.<\/p>\n

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For a flight in business class, you’ll need to budget at least 87,500 points from Eastern Canada. That said, some routes offer better value for money: for example, from Western Canada, a flight between Vancouver and Auckland with Air New Zealand can cost as little as 75,000 points in business class, a real Aeroplan “sweet spot” to watch out for<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since prices are dynamic<\/a> with Air Canada and United Airlines, and availability is limited on flights operated by partners such as Air New Zealand, we strongly recommend planning your trip several months in advance<\/a>. This is especially important if you’re traveling during the holiday season or the austral summer, from December to March, when demand is particularly high.<\/p>\n

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Once there, your Aeroplan points can also be put to good use exploring the region.Oceania<\/strong>, with its many archipelagos and isolated territories, lends itself particularly well to air travel.<\/p>\n

Air New Zealand is Aeroplan’s main partner for intra-Oceania flights. It offers numerous domestic routes within New Zealand, as well as international connections to Australia, Fiji, Samoa, the Cook Islands and more.<\/p>\n

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These flights can easily be integrated into a multi-city itinerary from hubs such as Auckland or Sydney<\/a>. Then there’s Virgin Australia, allowing you to travel anywhere on the Australian continent.<\/p>\n

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Since Aeroplan’s fare structure<\/a> is based in part on distance flown, these short flights cost relatively few points, while enabling travelers to visit regions that would otherwise be difficult to access.<\/p>\n

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It’s also possible to use your points to take the Island Hopper operated by United Airlines, a series of legendary flights linking several isolated Pacific islands, such as Chuuk, Kosrae or Pohnpei. This type of itinerary can be a unique adventure, while putting your Aeroplan points to good use in under-served regions.<\/p>\n

To optimize your stay in Oceania<\/strong>, consider incorporating an extended stopover in a city like Auckland or Sydney into your initial booking from Canada. This gives you the flexibility to visit several places without adding costly segments to your itinerary.<\/p>\n

For example, it ‘s a good idea to stop off<\/a> in Auckland to explore the North Island, then book a domestic flight to Queenstown to discover the South Island. My colleague Alexandrine used this little trick on her trip to Oceania<\/strong> last winter.<\/p>\n

A flight from Montreal to New Zealand costs 60,000 Aeroplan points. So, with the stopover, it costs 65,000 points:<\/p>\n

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This domestic route can cost as little as 5,000 Aeroplan points, making it a great way to enhance your New Zealand experience at a lower cost. The fare for the same flight is 8,000 Aeroplan points if booked separately:<\/p>\n

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To quickly accumulate the points you need for a flight to Oceania, credit cards often offer particularly generous welcome bonuses<\/a>. These offers can earn you enough points for a full round-trip in economy class, or a nice discount on a business-class ticket. Here are the best offers at the moment:<\/p>\n

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Avios<\/a> points are an essential currency for flying to Australia or New Zealand with points. Thanks to the many partners in the oneworld program, you have access to several convenient itineraries, including Qatar Airways, Qantas and Japan Airlines.<\/p>\n

Qatar Airways, which also uses the Avios currency<\/a>, is often the most advantageous strategy for travel to Oceania<\/strong>. And you can book with both British Airways Club<\/a> and Qatar Airways Privilege Club.<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are the typical costs for a one-way ticket between Montreal and Auckland (or Sydney), via Doha:<\/p>\n