Aeroplan points can be redeemed on Air Canada and more than 45 partner airlines, including all Star Alliance members and non-alliance partners.
This guide walks through searching partner award space on the Air Canada website and with Seats.aero, then covers the booking rules and fees that apply when a Flight Reward includes a partner-operated flight.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Partners available | More than 45 airlines, including all Star Alliance members and non-alliance partners |
| Online booking | Free of charge on the Air Canada website |
| Contact Centre booking | Non-refundable CAD30 fee (still charged if the booking cannot be completed online) |
| Partner booking fee | CAD39 per ticket when the Flight Reward includes a flight operated by an airline other than Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada Rouge |
| Pricing | Distance-based chart across North America, Atlantic, Pacific and South America zones; most partners use fixed distance-band pricing, while Air Canada and select partners use dynamic pricing |
| Tool | Seats.aero lists Air Canada Aeroplan as a supported program |
Searching Partner Award Space on aircanada.com
Start at aircanada.com and search for Flight Rewards. Aeroplan points can be redeemed on Air Canada and more than 45 partner airlines, including all Star Alliance members and non-alliance partners. Flight Reward bookings can be made free of charge on the Air Canada website.
Flight Rewards support one-way, round-trip, open-jaw or multi-city itineraries. A single Flight Reward reservation permits up to 6 flight segments per direction of travel, with a maximum of 12 segments on the reservation. One stopover is allowed per direction of travel, including on one-way trips, for up to 45 days. Stopovers are not allowed within Canada or the United States and cost additional points.
Codeshare flights are generally not eligible for Flight Rewards, and Flight Rewards cannot be waitlisted. Bookings must be completed at least two hours before departure, except for Air Creebec or Calm Air, which require booking at least 48 hours before departure.
Always confirm the exact itinerary on the official site, since that is where the Flight Reward must be booked. Related guidance appears in our pages on checking award space before a transfer and searching AAdvantage partner award space.
Using Seats.aero to Find Aeroplan Partner Space
Seats.aero lists Air Canada Aeroplan as a supported program. This lets you search for partner award space across Star Alliance members and other partners among the more than 45 airlines available with Aeroplan points.
Use the tool to identify available dates and routes before transferring points or booking on aircanada.com. Cross-check any results directly on aircanada.com, because the official site is required for the actual Flight Reward booking, which is free of charge online.
See our related guide on how to use Seats.aero for more on the tool. Always verify live availability and complete the booking on the Air Canada website.
Aeroplan Partner Award Pricing and Rules
Aeroplan Flight Rewards use a distance-based chart that divides the world into four zones: North America, Atlantic, Pacific, and South America. The number of points needed depends on the distance band within those zones and the cabin you book. Most partner airlines follow fixed distance-band pricing, so the cost stays the same for a given band and cabin once the chart is set. Air Canada and a small group of select partners use dynamic pricing instead.
The select partners on the dynamic side of the chart are United Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, Canadian North, Calm Air, Bearskin Airlines, and PAL Airlines. All other partners stay on the fixed bands. That split is useful when we search from the United States: fixed partners give a predictable points cost within the zone, while dynamic ones call for a fresh check on aircanada.com for the exact day.
Flight Reward chart changes took effect June 1, 2026. The updates included both increases and decreases on certain partner awards. Those revised rates apply to any ticket booked or reissued on or after that date.
Mixed-cabin Flight Rewards are priced on the highest cabin in each direction of travel. If one segment of an outbound trip is in business class and the rest is economy, the entire direction prices at the business rate. The same rule applies independently to the return. For a closer look at how this works in practice, see our guide to searching mixed-cabin partner awards.
A CAD39 partner booking fee applies per ticket whenever a Flight Reward includes a flight operated by an airline other than Air Canada, Air Canada Express, or Air Canada Rouge. The fee is stated in Canadian dollars and is charged even if only one segment is on a partner. It is separate from the points required by the chart.
Taken together, these rules affect how we plan partner awards. We start with the zone and distance band, then note whether the operating airline is on the fixed or dynamic side. The June 2026 chart changes mean we always confirm the current rates for any new booking. The mixed-cabin rule can raise the points cost more than expected if a single higher-cabin segment is included, and the CAD39 fee adds a fixed cash component on any itinerary that leaves pure Air Canada metal. Checking both the chart and the fee before transferring points keeps the total cost clear.
Booking Aeroplan Partner Awards Online or by Phone
Flight Reward bookings, including those that use partner award space, can be completed free of charge on the Air Canada website. For US travelers this is the straightforward path once availability is confirmed.
Bookings made through the Aeroplan Contact Centre incur a non-refundable CAD30 fee. A booking that cannot be completed online is still charged the Contact Centre fee.
When a Flight Reward includes a flight operated by an airline other than Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada Rouge, a CAD39 partner booking fee applies per ticket.
US travelers can move points into Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio from Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One miles and Bilt Rewards. Details on transfer timing across programs appear in our points transfer times guide, and Capital One partner specifics are covered on the Capital One transfer partners page.
Aeroplan points expire after 18 months with no account activity. Activity includes earning, redeeming, donating, transferring or converting points, so earning or redeeming even a few points keeps the account active.
We recommend completing the search and the booking on the website whenever possible to avoid the CAD30 fee, then watching the partner fee only when a non-Air Canada-operated flight is part of the itinerary. Keep the account active with regular activity so points do not expire while waiting for the right partner space.
Bottom Line
Search Aeroplan partner award space first on the Air Canada website for free online booking, or use Seats.aero to surface availability across more than 45 partners including all Star Alliance members. The free online path is the better fit for most US travelers who have already confirmed space.
Watch for the CAD39 partner booking fee on any itinerary that includes a flight operated by an airline other than Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada Rouge. Dynamic pricing applies to Air Canada and select partners such as United Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, Canadian North, Calm Air, Bearskin Airlines and PAL Airlines, while most other partners follow fixed distance-band pricing on the chart.
Complete searches and bookings at least two hours before departure, or at least 48 hours before departure for Air Creebec or Calm Air. Keep the account active so points do not expire after 18 months of no activity such as earning, redeeming, donating, transferring or converting points.
FAQ
How do I search for Aeroplan partner award space on aircanada.com?
Search for Flight Rewards on the Air Canada website. Aeroplan points can be redeemed there on Air Canada and more than 45 partner airlines, including all Star Alliance members.
Which tools show Aeroplan partner award availability?
Seats.aero lists Air Canada Aeroplan as a supported program for viewing partner award space.
Can I book Star Alliance partner awards online with Aeroplan points?
Yes. Flight Reward bookings can be completed free of charge on the Air Canada website.
How does Seats.aero help find Aeroplan awards?
It lists Air Canada Aeroplan as a supported program so available partner space can be located before booking.
What is the difference between Air Canada and partner award search on Aeroplan?
Most partners use fixed distance-band pricing while Air Canada and select partners (United Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, Canadian North, Calm Air, Bearskin Airlines and PAL Airlines) use dynamic pricing. Partner flights also incur a CAD39 booking fee per ticket.
When should I call Aeroplan for partner award bookings?
Use the Contact Centre when a booking cannot be completed online. The non-refundable CAD30 fee still applies.