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.
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.