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If you've been waiting for an opportunity to stock up on Aeroplan points, here you go. Air Canada is offering Aeroplan members the chance to buy points with a 30% discount. After factoring in the discount, you can effectively purchase Aeroplan points for as little as 2.63 CAD cents each, or 1.92 USD cents per point.
There is a chance this promotion is targeted, so some members might report seeing a different discount (or potentially a bonus) when they log into their account. However, Aeroplan is advertising this as a 30% discount in emails to members, and the AwardWallet team is seeing this same promotion.
If you want to take advantage of this promotional rate, you'll need to act before it expires on July 3, 2025. Below, we'll show you some examples of when it makes sense to pull out your wallet.
At the time of writing, $1 USD equals $1.37 CAD. Since a majority of AwardWallet readers are U.S.-based, all prices in this post are converted to USD (unless otherwise stated in CAD).
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Aeroplan Buy Points Offer Details
- This 30% discount promotion is currently running and ends at 11:59 p.m. PST on July 3, 2025.
- The minimum purchase amount is 2,000 points (no discount).
- Must purchase at least 10,000 points to receive the minimum discount (15%).
- You can buy a maximum of 250,000 Aeroplan points per transaction and 1,000,000 per calendar year.
- You can only gift a total of 500,000 Aeroplan points in a calendar year.
- Purchased points are non-refundable and non-reversible.
- Points purchased, transferred, or received as a gift do not count towards elite status qualification.
- Aeroplan will typically credit purchased/gifted points within 72 hours of the transaction.
This promotion is potentially targeted, meaning there is a chance you will see a different offer instead. Therefore, it's important to always check your account to confirm what discount amount you have. If you see something different, please let us know in the comments below!
For those Aeroplan members who are receiving the 30% discount, you will be able to buy points at the following rates:
- 2,000–9,000 points: No discount (3.75¢ CAD = 2.74¢ USD)
- 10,000–19,000 points: 15% discount (3.19¢ CAD = 2.33¢ USD)
- 20,000–75,000 points: 20% discount (3.00¢ CAD = 2.19¢ USD)
- 80,000–95,000 points: 25% discount (2.81¢ CAD = 2.05¢ USD)
- 100,000–250,000 points: 30% discount (2.63¢ CAD = 1.92¢ USD)
If your account reflects the 30% discount, you can buy a maximum of 250,000 Aeroplan points for a total cost of $6,562 CAD ($4,791 USD). That come out to 1.92¢ USD per point.
This promotion falls well short of the best rate we've seen from the flag carrier of Canada (1.13¢ apiece) but can still provide solid value if properly utilized.
Aeroplan point value
In recent AwardWallet user redemptions, Aeroplan points have provided an average value of 1.85¢ each. However, the value varies depending on what type of redemption you make:
- Short-haul economy: 1.21¢
- Long-haul economy/premium economy: 1.28¢
- Short-haul business/first: 2.55¢
- Long-haul business/first: 2.63¢
In other words, grabbing points can be worth considering if you can get an outsized redemption on Air Canada or one of its 40+ partner airlines.
Related: The Complete Guide to the Air Canada Aeroplan Program
When Should You Buy Aeroplan Points?
As with every opportunity to buy points and miles with a bonus or discount, it's important to do the math and evaluate your situation before pulling out your wallet. This holds especially true when buying from Aeroplan — which requires U.S.-based travelers to factor in the conversion from Canadian Dollars. And since award programs can devalue with little notice, you're better off holding onto your cash.
With that said, there are a few instances where it can make sense to buy airline miles and points. The first and most obvious is if you are just a few points short of a redemption. If spending a small amount can unlock more value from your existing points balance, this is a no-brainer.
Another consideration: If you lack points and miles to use for an upcoming flight. If you are looking at paying cash anyway, do the math to see if you would pay less to buy points from Aeroplan and then redeem them for an award ticket. If so, save money and make the redemption (after confirming that award seats are available first, of course).
You should not consider buying Aeroplan points solely to create activity on your account. There are other methods of extending the life of your Aeroplan point balance if that's your concern.
Examples of When It Makes Sense To Buy Aeroplan Points
Let's take a look at some examples of when you could save money if you buy Aeroplan points to redeem for flights rather than just paying the cash rate.
Los Angeles–Auckland in Air New Zealand business class
- Points rate: 150,000 points + $228 CAD round-trip (75k points per way)
- Typical cash price: $9,160 round-trip
- Redemption rate: 6.0¢ per point
- Cost to buy 150,000 Aeroplan points (after a 30% discount): $3,938 CAD = $2,874
- Cost to buy exactly 150,000 Aeroplan points at the optimal 1.92¢ rate: $2,874
Boston–Frankfurt in Lufthansa first class
- Points rate: 90,000 points + $80 CAD each way
- Typical cash price: $12,072 round-trip
- Redemption rate: 13.3¢ per point
- Cost to buy 90,000 Aeroplan points (after a 25% discount): $2,531 CAD = $1,848
- Cost to buy exactly 90,000 Aeroplan points at the optimal 1.92¢ rate: $1,725
Geneva–New York in SWISS or United Airlines business class
- Points rate: 60,000 points + $151 CAD each way
- Typical cash price: $6,433 round-trip
- Redemption rate: 5.2¢ per point
- Cost to buy 60,000 Aeroplan points (after a 20% discount): $1,800 CAD = $1,314
- Cost to buy exactly 60,000 Aeroplan points at the optimal 1.92¢ rate: $1,150
New York–Istanbul in LOT Polish Airlines business class
- Points rate: 70,000 points + $113 CAD each way
- Typical cash price: $6,891 round-trip
- Redemption rate: 4.81¢ per point
- Cost to buy 70,000 Aeroplan points (after a 20% discount): $2,100 CAD = $1,533
- Cost to buy exactly 70,000 Aeroplan points at the optimal 1.92¢ rate: $1,341
Frankfurt–Chicago in United Airlines business class
- Point rate: 80,000 points + $297 CAD each way
- Typical cash price: $5,960 round-trip
- Redemption rate: 3.45¢ per point
- Cost to buy 80,000 Aeroplan points (after a 25% discount): $2,250 CAD = $1,643
- Cost to buy exactly 80,000 Aeroplan points at the optimal 1.92¢ rate: $1,533
Aeroplan Buy Points History
We have compiled a list of past buy-points promotions from Aeroplan, and as you can see, the program typically offers a bonus of some sort. But every now and again, it'll sprinkle in a discount. There are even times when Air Canada offers a discount and bonus simultaneously.
It's worth noting that Aeroplan has ramped up the frequency of its buy points promotions lately. So, if you're not in a rush, you could wait hoping for a better deal to roll around. But 1.92¢ per point is nothing to sneeze at and is still better than the standard purchase rate of Aeroplan points and the average value AwardWallet members are receiving.
| Promotion Ended | Max Bonus/Discount | Min Cents per Point | Max Purchase Amount (w/ Bonus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-03 | 30% Discount | 1.92 | 250,000 |
| 2025-06-05 | 90% Bonus | 1.32 | 950,000 |
| 2025-05-14 | 30% Discount | 1.70 | 250,000 |
| 2025-03-13 | 80% Bonus | 1.36 | 900,000 |
| 2025-02-18 | 30% Discount | 1.70 | 250,000 |
| 2025-01-14 | 85% Bonus | 1.32 | 925,000 |
| 2025-01-03 | 30% Discount | 1.70 | 250,000 |
| 2024-12-11 | 80% Bonus | 1.39 | 900,000 |
| 2024-11-18 | 30% Discount | 1.78 | 250,000 |
| 2024-10-10 | 85% Bonus | 1.4 | 925,000 |
| 2024-09-03 | 30% Discount | 1.77 | 250,000 |
| 2024-07-19 | 100% Bonus | 1.28 | 1,000,000 |
| 2024-07-11 | 125% Bonus | 1.14 | 1,125,000 |
| 2024-06-21 | 85% Bonus | 1.38 | 925,000 |
| 2024-05-11 | 100% Bonus | 1.28 | 1,000,000 |
| 2024-04-05 | 80% Bonus | 1.44 | 900,000 |
| 2024-01-29 | 100% Bonus | 1.3 | 1,000,000 |
| 2023-12-30 | 20% Discount | 2.1 | 250,000 |
| 2023-11-29 | 125% Bonus | 1.13 | 1,125,000 |
| 2023-10-25 | 80% Bonus | 1.43 | 900,000 |
| 2023-10-02 | 80% Bonus | 1.44 | 900,000 |
| 2023-07-12 | 75% Bonus | 1.5 | 875,000 |
| 2023-06-17 | 50% Discount | 1.31 | 500,000 |
| 2023-05-29 | 95% Bonus | 1.33 | 975,000 |
| 2023-05-22 | 110% Bonus | 1.24 | 1,050,000 |
| 2023-04-30 | 85% Bonus | 1.4 | 925,000 |
| 2023-03-29 | 80% Bonus or 45% Discount | 1.4 | 900,000 |
| 2023-03-01 | 20% Discount | 2.1 | 250,000 |
| 2023-01-25 | 100% Bonus | 1.3 | 1,000,000 |
| 2022-11-28 | 105% Bonus | 1.27 | 1,025,000 |
| 2022-10-09 | 85% Bonus | 1.38 | 925,000 |
| 2022-09-03 | 85% Bonus | 1.44 | 925,000 |
| 2022-07-20 | 100% Bonus | 1.35 | 1,000,000 |
| 2022-05-20 | 85% Bonus | 1.46 | 925,000 |
| 2022-03-22 | 100% Bonus | 1.37 | 700,000 |
| 2022-02-02 | 100% Bonus | 1.38 | 700,000 |
| 2021-10-11 | 80% Bonus | 1.31 | 630,000 |
Maximize Your Points Purchase
Aeroplan sells its points via Points.com, so your purchase won't code as airfare or travel. Consider using one of these credit cards for your purchase:
- A credit card where you're working toward a welcome bonus. These are the best welcome offers available right now.
- A credit card with spending-based perks, such as hotel free night awards, hotel elite status, or airline elite status.
- Your best credit card for everyday spending, such as the Citi Double Cash® Card or Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.
- Earn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening
- 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- 2X miles on all other purchase
- Fee credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre✔® (up to $120)
- No foreign transaction fees
- $95 annual fee
- 5X miles per dollar on purchases through Capital One Entertainment (through 12/31/2025)
- 5X miles per dollar on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- 2X miles per dollar on all other purchases
Related: Which Credit Card Should You Use To Buy Points and Miles?
Other Ways To Earn Aeroplan Points
If you're not in a hurry, another way to beef up your Aeroplan stash is through a sign-up bonus on a co-branded credit card. In the U.S., Chase offers an Aeroplan co-branded credit card:
- Aeroplan® Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
- Earn 75,000 bonus points
- Earn 75K bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
- $95 Annual Fee
- Redeem points for both international and domestic flights with the Aeroplan® Credit Card.
- Fly to another continent and travel the world with the Aeroplan® Credit Card.
- Earn 3X points for each dollar spent at grocery stores, on dining at restaurants, and Air Canada directly. Earn 1X point for each dollar spent on all other purchases.
- 500 bonus points for every $2,000 you spend in a calendar month - up to 1,500 points per month.
- Member FDIC
- Rates & Fees
- 3x points directly with Air Canada
- 3x points on dining, including takeout and eligible delivery services
- 3x points at grocery stores
- 1x point on all other purchases
In Canada, there are multiple Aeroplan credit cards available to earn points and welcome offers:
- TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite
- TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege Card
- TD® Aeroplan® Visa Platinum
- TD® Aeroplan® Visa Business
Additionally, you can transfer your points to Aeroplan from the following programs:
Bottom Line
This promotion's 30% discount isn't quite the best rate we've seen from Air Canada, but it can still offer sufficient value in the right situation. While our general recommendation is to first transfer points from transfer partners rather than buying miles (if possible), this promotion is still worth grabbing some Aeroplan points at this rate if you have a sweet redemption in mind and your transferable point balances could be used for better use elsewhere.
To reiterate the point, it's generally a good idea to wait until you have an immediate redemption in mind before buying Aeroplan points. Program values and award availability can change – which is amplified even more for a program like Aeroplan that requires you to convert from Canadian Dollars. Just note that this promotion ends on July 3, 2025.
Are you planning on purchasing Aeroplan points at 1.92¢ apiece?
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: Aeroplan® Credit Card (Rates & Fees)
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