MileMath

Air Canada /

30,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.40¢ per mile ≈ $420.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$420.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Star Alliance Average: 1.44¢ per mile

-2.9% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

435.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

510.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

480.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

345.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

390.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

435.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for travel to Europe from North America in late February to early March, as this is typically when availability opens up significantly for routes like Toronto to London.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from Toronto to Tokyo for 30,000 Aeroplan miles in business class, which typically costs around $4,000 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA) via Toronto (YYZ) instead of a direct flight, as it can cost only 30,000 miles instead of the 40,000 miles typically required for a direct flight.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid booking flights with Air Canada on transatlantic routes, as they often impose a surcharge of up to $500 in fees for certain award tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

36,522 miles (+6,522 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Spirit

42,000 miles (+12,000 miles)

Avianca

Star Alliance

24,706 miles (-5,294 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value