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Aeroplan awards to India allow flexible routing, including stopovers for a small extra fee.
You can choose between the Atlantic or Pacific routing depending on flight availability and total miles.
Mixed-cabin pricing helps secure business class seats on long legs even if a short segment is in economy.
Partner awards give more flight options, often involving two flights or multiple flight segments.
Aeroplan points can be redeemed for flights including Star Alliance members and United Airlines.
You can book flight deals to India through the Air Canada website or Air Canada app.
The Aeroplan program offers flexible redemption for Aeroplan members, including round trip bookings.
Great for Indian families, students, and professionals looking for value on Canada to India flights.
Both business class and economy class awards can be combined with stopovers.
Understanding Aeroplan Points and Awards to India for Business Class
Aeroplan is a leading loyalty program with over 45 airline partners, including Star Alliance members, offering great flexibility and value for travelers. The Aeroplan award chart divides travel into four zones: North America, South America, Atlantic, and Pacific, showing how many points are needed for award flights. Members can redeem points for any available seat on Air Canada flights without blackout periods.
Aeroplan awards to India are popular due to flexible routing, multiple partner options, and the ability to add stopovers. Points can be earned by flying Air Canada and partners, using co-branded credit cards like the Aeroplan card from TD, CIBC, and American Express, transferring from programs like American Express Membership Rewards and Capital One miles, shopping through the Aeroplan eStore, booking hotels and car rentals, and special promotions.
Ideal for families, students, and professionals, these awards offer better value during peak travel when cash fares are high.
Helps save money during peak travel
Works well for Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary departures, including the West Coast
Best for long-haul premium cabins where cash fares are expensive
Aeroplan Partner Airlines Awards to India and How to Book Flights
Partner awards offer more flight connections when direct flights are unavailable. They also allow you to reach smaller Indian cities by combining multiple partner flights on one ticket. Aeroplan does not pass on fuel surcharges for partner flights, making these redemptions more cost-effective.
There is a partner booking fee of around $39 CAD plus taxes/fees for flights on partner airlines like Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, and United Airlines. Partner pricing may differ from Air Canada pricing, and you can use the Aeroplan search engine on the Air Canada website to book flights with over 45 airline partners, including Star Alliance members.
This is useful for those visiting family beyond Delhi or Mumbai.
Better award availability than direct flights
Access to more Indian cities
Can mix airlines under one redemption
Useful when planning around festivals or weddings
Good for both economy and business class travellers, especially business class redemptions
Aeroplan Stopover Rules for India Trips and Aeroplan Redemption Benefits
Aeroplan’s routing rules allow adding a stop in another country on your way to India for a small mileage fee, perfect for a short holiday before your final destination.
You can add one stopover on a one-way flight and up to two stopovers on a round trip booking for 5,000 points each. Stopovers can last up to 45 days but are not allowed within the US or Canada—only layovers up to 12 hours. Booking stopovers is easy using the multicity tool by entering your stopover city. This feature lets you visit two cities on a one-way trip and add a stopover on the return for another 5,000 points.
Stopovers allowed on one-way awards
Small additional miles to add stopover
Book stopovers online using the multicity tool or Aeroplan search engine
Select your stopover city for up to 45 days
Stopovers not allowed within US/Canada (max 12-hour layover)
Popular stopover hubs: Europe, Middle East, East Asia
Good for multi-country vacations
Works for economy, business class flights, and mixed cabins
Aeroplan Mixed-Cabin Pricing for India and First Class Travel Options
Aeroplan mixed-cabin pricing helps when business class award availability is limited on some legs. You can still book the long flight in business class while keeping a short segment in economy to save miles.
This is a major benefit for travellers who want comfort on long routes like flights from Vancouver to Delhi.
Pay miles proportional to cabin length and flight segments
Business class on long-haul + economy on short-haul
Helps secure better overall value
Useful during festival rush when seats are limited
Works for families trying to reduce mileage usage
Aeroplan Atlantic Zone vs Pacific Routing: How Aeroplan's Routing Rules Affect Your Flight Reward
Aeroplan’s award chart divides travel into four zones: North America, South America, Atlantic, and Pacific. It helps users plan how many points they need before booking. Award pricing to India depends on the Atlantic (Europe/Middle East) or Pacific (Asia) routing, using both total flight distance and direct distance to calculate points required.
The Atlantic route often offers more partner options, while the Pacific route may have quieter hubs. Choosing between them can affect mileage and award space availability.
Atlantic: Europe/Middle East connections (within the North America and Atlantic zone)
Pacific: East Asia connections (within the North America and Pacific zone)
Atlantic often has more partner options and business class award availability
Pacific may offer quieter hubs and smoother flights
Useful to check both directions for lowest miles, as the total flight distance and zone can affect the points required
Aeroplan India Award Chart – Atlantic & Pacific: How Many Points You Need for Aeroplan Redemption
Understanding the Aeroplan India award chart helps travellers choose which routing gives the best mileage value. The flight reward chart outlines award pricing based on distance bands and travel zones, making it a crucial tool for planning redemptions. The points required for a flight depend on the distance band and whether the flight is operated by Air Canada or a partner airline.
Aeroplan redemptions for flights to India typically cost between 40,000 to 70,000 points in economy class and 70,000 to 110,000 points in business class.
Atlantic pricing depends on Europe/Middle East distance bands
Pacific pricing depends on East Asian routing distance
Shorter total distance generally means fewer miles
Partner airlines follow the same chart, but Air Canada flights may have variable pricing
Use distance-based logic to choose the cheaper path
Layover Destinations From Canada to India: Using Your Aeroplan Account to Plan Complex Itineraries
Many Canadians travelling to India enjoy exploring a second country on the way. Aeroplan makes it easy by offering multiple layover options, known as layover destinations from Canada to India. These layovers can also be used strategically to manage jet lag on ultra-long trips.
Europe: London, Frankfurt, Zurich
Middle East: Doha, Abu Dhabi
East Asia: Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore
Useful for stretching long itineraries
Works for both business and economy bookings
FAQs
Do stopovers work for economy class tickets?
Yes, stopovers apply to economy, business class flights, first class, and mixed-cabin bookings.
How do I know if I have enough points to book?
Use the Aeroplan search engine or check your Aeroplan account balance. You can also combine points and pay cash if you don’t have enough points.
Can I earn points on everyday purchases?
Yes, you can earn points through Aeroplan co-branded credit cards, including the Aeroplan card, and by spending a dollar spent on eligible purchases.
Are there benefits for Aeroplan Elite Status members?
Yes, members can use priority reward vouchers for discounts and enjoy flexible booking and cancellation policies.
How many stopovers can I add on a round trip booking?
You can add up to two stopovers on a round trip booking for 5,000 points each.
Can I redeem Aeroplan points for business class redemptions on partner airlines?
Yes, you can redeem Aeroplan points for business class seats on partner airlines like Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines.
