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How to Transfer Chase Points to Air Canada Aeroplan (2026 Guide)
Air Canada Aeroplan is the transfer partner most points strategists reach for first when a Star Alliance premium cabin opens up. The 1:1 ratio, instant posting, and a chart that skips fuel surcharges on most partner redemptions make it the cleanest way to turn Chase Ultimate Rewards into a lie-flat seat to Europe or Asia.
By the Point Finder team · Updated 2026-07-17 · Ratios and transfer times verified against issuer transfer pages
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- 1:1
- Transfer speed
- Instant
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- Star Alliance
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- Airline
The short version
Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1, instant. Widely considered Chase's best partner for Star Alliance premium cabins, with no fuel surcharges on many routes.
Why Transfer Chase Points to Aeroplan
Chase Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, and Ink Business Preferred all transfer to Aeroplan at 1:1, and the points land instantly in nearly all cases. That means you can wait until you've actually found the award seat you want before moving a single point.
The bigger reason Aeroplan sits at the top of most Star Alliance rankings is what happens after the transfer: on most partner redemptions, Aeroplan does not pass along the carrier-imposed fuel surcharges that make booking the same seat through a program like Lufthansa's Miles & More brutally expensive.
How Aeroplan's Distance-Based Award Chart Works
Aeroplan prices awards by the actual distance flown, grouped into mileage bands within broader zones. The shorter the distance band your itinerary falls into, the fewer points it costs — routing choices can materially change the price.
As of the chart update that took effect June 1, 2026, a business-class redemption between North America and Europe of 4,000 miles or less prices at 60,000 points one-way — and that 0-4,000-mile band is where most East Coast gateways to major Western European cities actually fall, not the pricier band above it. Push into the 4,001-6,000 mile band (routes like JFK-Rome or US West Coast-Europe) and business class runs 75,000 points one-way, with first class in that band at 120,000 points. Check the current chart on aircanada.com before you transfer.
Redemption Strategy: Sweet Spots and Stopovers
The distance-band structure rewards itineraries that land just under a threshold. Flying into a closer European gateway can keep a business-class redemption in a cheaper band than a more distant one.
Aeroplan's stopover rule is the other lever worth using. On a one-way award, you can add a stopover of up to 45 days in a connecting city for a flat 5,000 points — the stopover city can't be in the US or Canada.
Partner-Specific Quirks to Know
Award space on Star Alliance partners is searchable and bookable directly on aircanada.com, generally the most reliable place to see real-time saver availability.
Booking a partner airline rather than Air Canada itself adds a flat CA$39 (roughly US$28-29) partner-booking fee on top of taxes and fees.
Sweet spots worth booking
| Route | Cabin | Points |
|---|---|---|
| US East Coast - Ireland/UK (e.g., JFK-DUB) | Business | 60,000 points one-wayFalls under the 4,000-mile Atlantic threshold, the cheapest transatlantic business-class band. |
| US East Coast - Western Europe (e.g., JFK-CDG, JFK-LHR) | Business | 60,000 points one-wayFalls in the 0-4,000-mile band, not the pricier 4,001-6,000 band; a route like JFK-FCO (Rome) is a better example of the 75,000-point tier. |
| US East Coast - Western Europe (e.g., JFK-CDG, JFK-LHR) | First | 90,000 points one-way0-4,000-mile band pricing; worth pricing against business class on carriers with strong first-class product. |
| Any one-way transatlantic award with a stopover | Any | Base fare + 5,000 pointsAdds a second city for up to 45 days; can't stop in the US or Canada. |
| Star Alliance premium cabins broadly (Lufthansa, Swiss, ANA, Singapore) | Business/First | Priced per distance bandThe main draw is avoiding the four-figure fuel surcharges some partners charge directly. |
How to transfer Chase points to Air Canada Aeroplan
- 1Confirm you hold a Chase Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, or Ink Business Preferred card with enough Ultimate Rewards points.
- 2Search Star Alliance award space directly on aircanada.com before transferring anything.
- 3Log into your Chase account, go to the transfer portal, and select Air Canada Aeroplan.
- 4Enter the exact number of points needed; the transfer is 1:1 and typically posts within minutes.
- 5Book the award ticket on aircanada.com (or by phone with Aeroplan).
- 6If eligible, add a stopover for 5,000 additional points before finalizing the one-way itinerary.
Tips before you transfer
- •Don't transfer speculatively — search and confirm the specific award seat first.
- •Search aircanada.com directly rather than relying on other Star Alliance carriers' search tools.
- •Watch the distance bands on your routing — a closer gateway city can keep an itinerary in a cheaper tier.
- •Budget for the CA$39 partner-booking fee on any award flown on a Star Alliance carrier other than Air Canada.
- •Use the one-way stopover rule instead of booking two separate tickets when visiting two cities on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chase to Aeroplan transfer really instant?
In nearly all cases, yes — points typically show up within minutes.
Which Chase cards can transfer points to Aeroplan?
Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Ink Business Preferred, all at 1:1.
Does Aeroplan charge fuel surcharges on award tickets?
On most partner redemptions, no. A flat CA$39 partner-booking fee still applies when flying an airline other than Air Canada.
Can I add a stopover to a round-trip Aeroplan award?
Yes — a round-trip Aeroplan award can include a stopover on each direction (up to two total) for 5,000 points each, subject to the 45-day maximum duration and the rule that the stopover city can't be in the US or Canada.
How is Aeroplan's award chart structured?
Distance-based rather than flat regional pricing — routes are grouped into mileage bands within broader zones like Atlantic and Pacific.
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