Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
If you are in the midst of planning out your 2025 travels and there's a stash of Air Canada Aeroplan points burning a hole in your pocket, now is the time to book. For a limited time, Air Canada is offering travelers the chance to get even more value from their Aeroplan points by offering up to 25% off award flight redemptions.
Related: Air Canada plans to add up to 15 new US destinations by 2028
You must book soon, as this up-to-25% discount is only valid on bookings made by Sunday, Feb. 23. No code is necessary to take advantage of this deal. The discounted pricing should be displayed automatically.
Here's everything you need to know about this deal and a few sample flights to inspire you and show just how much you can save.
Deal basics
Airline: Air Canada
Routes: More than 180 destinations in Canada, the U.S., the Caribbean, Mexico, South America, Europe and Asia
How to book: Directly with the airline
Travel dates: Feb. 20 to Sept. 30
Book by: Feb. 23 at 11:59 p.m.
Blackout dates: These vary by destination. Within Canada, as well as between Canada and the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean, blackout dates are from June 26 to Sept. 7. From Canada to Europe, blackout dates are from June 19 to July 1. From Europe to Canada, blackout dates are from Aug. 1 to Sept. 10. From Canada to the Asia-Pacific region, blackout dates are from June 20 to July 31. From the Asia-Pacific region to Canada, blackout dates are from Aug. 1 to Sept. 10.
Note: Taxes, fees, charges and surcharges apply. Flights are limited and subject to availability.
Sample flights
We found some great deals on international travel. Air Canada has several redemption examples on the sale page, including a round-trip flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) for 51,700 points and $348 Canadian dollars ($245) in taxes and fees. Based on TPG's valuations, Aeroplan points are worth 1.5 cents each, making this redemption worth $1,020.50, including taxes and fees.
If you are looking for a more tropical locale, we also spotted this one-way deal from YYZ to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in the Bahamas for 9,200 Aeroplan points and $150 CAD (about $105) in taxes and fees. Per TPG valuations, this redemption is worth $243, including taxes and fees. When we checked fares outside of the sale period, similar flights regularly go for 10,000 points or more.
These prices are for standard reward economy redemptions, which do not include seat selection or checked bags. However, you can upgrade to a Flex Reward that includes these benefits. Or, you could opt for a business-class seat, which is also included in this sale.
Maximize your purchase
If you want to make the most of this deal, you may want to consider the Aeroplan® Credit Card (see rates and fees). Among other benefits, you'll get perks like your first checked bag free as well as up to $120 in statement credit to use toward Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or Nexus every four years.
Cardholders also receive automatic Aeroplan 25K status during the calendar year when they open the card; this includes perks like priority check-in, security and boarding, two one-time passes to Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounges, automatic Star Alliance Silver elite status and more.
You'll also earn an introductory bonus of 60,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. — which you can use for future flight redemptions.
Alternatively, you can use a card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): 2 points per dollar spent on travel
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly through the airline or amextravel.com
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly through the airline or American Express Travel® (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): 8 points per dollar on all Chase Travel℠ purchases and 4 points per dollar on all flights booked directly
Bottom line
Because the sale price varies with this deal, you'll want to compare the cash price to the redemption value to determine how good the discount really is and whether you'd be better off using cash or points.
But if you've been stashing away your Aeroplan points for a special trip, the time to act is now. You only have until Sunday to book this deal before it flies away.
Related reading:
- Maximize your rewards: Your points and miles checklist for 2025
- Maximize your airfare: The best credit cards for booking flights
- How to redeem Aeroplan points for maximum value
