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How Much Are Air Canada Aeroplan Points Worth in 2026?
Independent valuations put Air Canada Aeroplan points around 1.4 cents each. What you actually get depends on how you use them, and a balance you will not redeem well is often worth more as cash.
By iBuyPoints Editorial TeamUpdated July 4, 2026
At a glance
| The Points Guy valuation | 1.4¢ |
| NerdWallet valuation | — |
| Currency type | Fixed / single-program |
| iBuyPoints cash payout | Personalized, get a quote → |
Valuations are independent benchmarks from third-party publishers, not our offer. A valuation is only real if you can book it. Dashes mean the publisher does not list a number for this program.
How Air Canada Aeroplan points are valued
A valuation is an average, not a promise. Because Air Canada Aeroplan points live in one program, their value is set by that program's own award pricing, which moves over time.
The numbers above come from independent publishers who each weight redemptions differently. Treat them as a benchmark for the high end, not the figure you will realize on an ordinary booking. The gap between the headline valuation and what most people actually get is exactly why selling can win for a balance you will not redeem well.
Air Canada actively monitors Aeroplan accounts for unusual booking patterns. Every Aeroplan transaction we process is booked manually by a specialist using legitimate Star Alliance routings, keeping account activity within normal patterns.
Best ways to use Air Canada Aeroplan points
Lufthansa First Class, US to Europe one-way · First Class with First Class Terminal access in Frankfurt
Luxury European premium cabin
115,000 to 140,000 points · via Lufthansa Miles & More
ANA First Class, US to Tokyo one-way · Star Alliance First Class long-haul
Premium trans-Pacific First
105,000 to 130,000 points · via ANA Mileage Club
Swiss Business Class, US to Europe one-way · Business Class with Zurich lounge access
European Business Class
80,000 to 100,000 points · via Swiss International Air Lines
When selling beats redeeming
Keeping points only pays off when you have a redemption that clears their cash value. When you do not, the balance is a depreciating asset: it can expire after 18 months of inactivity, and award prices tend to drift up, not down. Here is when cash usually wins.
Sweet Spots Are Hard to Book
Lufthansa First Class only opens 14 days before departure. ANA First has limited inventory. Many Aeroplan holders accumulate balances they can never actually book.
Post-2020 Devaluation Pressure
Aeroplan restructured in 2020 and has tightened partner pricing each year since. Locking in cash today beats waiting through more adjustments.
Status No Longer Worth Chasing
Members who no longer fly Air Canada regularly lose access to many member benefits. Without status, balances are just liability.
Cash for Major Expenses
Down payment, tuition, medical bills, or business cash flow. Aeroplan miles do not pay rent. Cash does.
Recent Aeroplan value changes
Award Chart Restructure
Aeroplan replaced its zone-based award chart with a distance-based one. Many premium cabin redemptions became more expensive, especially long-haul partner awards.
Partner Pricing Tightened
Star Alliance partner awards saw price increases across multiple distance bands. Lufthansa First Class costs rose meaningfully.
Incremental Adjustments Continue
Each year brings small adjustments to partner pricing, surcharges on certain carriers, and changes to upgrade options. The cumulative effect compounds.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions, answered straight.
Yes. We work with Aeroplan accounts based in Canada, the US, or anywhere else. Verification call handles any regional differences in account setup.
No status required. We buy Aeroplan miles from base members, 25K, 35K, 50K, 75K, and Super Elite accounts equally. Status does not change the per-mile price we pay.
Air Canada has tightened account oversight in recent years. Our process is built specifically around standard award redemptions on Star Alliance partners that look like normal high-volume traveler activity.
In most cases, yes. If your account has not seen activity for an extended period, the verification call will cover any program-side reactivation needs first.
We pay top-tier market rates for Aeroplan based on live demand for Star Alliance premium cabin redemptions. Submit a quote with your balance and a specialist confirms your personalized payout by phone.
Most transactions complete within 1 to 2 business days. Same business day payment is common with PayPal once the partner award booking is confirmed.
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