Air Canada /

500,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.40¢ per mile ≈ $7,000.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$7,000.00

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

7,250.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

8,500.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

8,000.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

5,750.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

6,500.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

7,250.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for travel to Europe from the East Coast (e.g., New York to London) in mid-January to early February, as this is typically when airlines release more availability and lower demand leads to better options.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip from the U.S. to Japan in business class for 75,000 Aeroplan miles, which typically costs around $3,000 in cash, offering excellent value.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT) with a stopover in Vancouver (YVR) to save approximately 5,000 miles compared to booking a direct round-trip from JFK to NRT, as the routing allows for a multi-city award ticket while adhering to Air Canada's stopover rules.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for routes to Las Vegas, as they often charge up to $75 for carry-on bags and $50 for checked luggage, significantly increasing your total travel cost.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

608,696 miles (+108,696 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

411,765 miles (-88,235 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Singapore

Star Alliance

437,500 miles (-62,500 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value