Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the most valuable rewards currencies you can earn, in part because you can transfer them to a variety of hotel and airline partner loyalty programs, including Air Canada Aeroplan. Transferring Chase points to partners can often unlock great award deals and help you maximize the value of your points, especially if you're looking to travel across the Atlantic.
Read on to learn how to transfer your Chase points to Air Canada, and when it makes sense to do so.
Related: Your guide to the Chase Ultimate Rewards airline and hotel transfer partners
Can you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Air Canada Aeroplan?
Yes, if you hold a Chase card that earns fully transferable Ultimate Rewards points. Eligible cards include:
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees)
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees)
- Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees)
If you hold one of those cards, you can also choose to convert the cash back earned on the following cards into Ultimate Rewards points; you could then transfer these points to Air Canada:
- Chase Freedom Flex® (see )
- Chase Freedom Unlimited® (see )
- Ink Business Cash® Credit Card (see )
- Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (see )
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Chase‑to‑Air Canada transfer ratio
Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio in 1,000‑point increments. This means that if you transfer 10,000 Ultimate Rewards points to Aeroplan, you'll receive 10,000 Aeroplan points.
Chase runs limited‑time transfer bonuses that can boost your points balance, so check our running list of current bonuses to see if you can score additional rewards on your next points transfer.
How long does it take to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Air Canada Aeroplan?
Per TPG's tests, transfers from Chase to Aeroplan are usually instant, so Aeroplan points should appear in your Aeroplan account within minutes, though delays may occur.
Before you transfer your Ultimate Rewards points, it's a good idea to confirm award availability, as transfers are irreversible.
How do you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Air Canada Aeroplan?
To transfer Chase points to Air Canada Aeroplan, head to the Ultimate Rewards website, log in to your account and select your Ultimate Rewards points-earning card (if you have more than one).
You should then see a dashboard page for the card account you selected. Click on the "Travel" drop-down option at the top right of your dashboard, then select "Transfer points to partners."
You'll be directed to a page displaying all Chase transfer partners. Scroll down to the airlines section, then click on the Air Canada row.
To continue, click "Transfer points" to access a page where you can enter and confirm your Aeroplan information. If you've previously transferred Chase points to Aeroplan, you'll just need to confirm your Aeroplan number. You can choose to transfer your Ultimate Rewards points to your own Aeroplan account or to the Aeroplan account of an authorized user who shares your household address, per Chase rules.
Enter the number of Chase points you'd like to transfer to Air Canada. Rewards must be transferred in increments of 1,000, so you'll need to transfer at least 1,000 points.
Click "Next" to proceed to a summary page, review the transfer details and then click "Submit" to confirm your transfer request.
Remember, transfers cannot be reversed, so it's a good idea to know exactly how you'll redeem your Aeroplan points before transferring your Chase points.
When should you transfer Chase points to Air Canada?
TPG values Chase Ultimate Rewards points at 2.05 cents each and Air Canada Aeroplan points at 1.4 cents each, according to TPG's January 2026 valuations.
Therefore, consider the value you'd receive when redeeming Aeroplan points and compare it to your redemption rate if booking with cash or through the Chase Travel℠ portal.
To maximize your Ultimate Rewards points, here are some great ways to transfer and redeem Aeroplan points:
- Aeroplan is one of the most affordable options for booking Lufthansa's renowned first-class product to Europe, charging just 90,000 points from the East Coast to Europe, or 100,000 points from the West Coast to Europe each way, plus minimal taxes and fees of around $50 to $70. However, availability is limited, as Lufthansa does not open first-class award seats to partner programs until at least 14 days prior to departure.
- Fly on Singapore Airlines' fifth-freedom route from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany for just 60,000 Aeroplan points in business class, plus about $57 in taxes and fees.
- Aeroplan has a lesser-known but valuable perk that allows you to add a stopover on the way to your destination for just 5,000 additional points. For round-trip redemptions, you can add a stopover on your outbound flight and another stopover on your return flight for 5,000 Aeroplan points each.
- If you need to book last-minute domestic flights on United Airlines during popular holiday periods, it may be cheaper to redeem Aeroplan points than United MileagePlus miles.
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Bottom line
Transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Air Canada Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio is straightforward and typically instant, and can help you maximize your rewards, especially when booking premium-cabin flights to Europe.
Before transferring your points, it's a good idea to confirm award availability. Plus, we recommend comparing the cash rate versus booking through a transfer partner, since it may be more lucrative to save your points for another redemption instead of transferring them.
Related reading:
- Why Chase's Points Boost is an outstanding (kind of surprising) new way to book hotels on points
- How to redeem Aeroplan points for maximum value
- I'm a Sapphire Preferred Card holder: Here's my Chase Travel Points Boost strategy
- Air Canada Aeroplan moves to spending-based points earning and elite status — what it means for US travelers