Book Air Canada with Etihad Guest: observed awards
On 27 routes (20 international), Air Canada was the only airline on the lowest Etihad Guest award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest business class on an international route: 20,000 miles + $91.20, Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA); Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on that route on 197 dates.
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- Routes on Air Canada
- 27
- International routes
- 20
- Lowest business class, international
- 20,000 miles
- YVR–SEA · $91.20
- Lowest economy, international
- 6,000 miles
- YVR–SEA · $75.45
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (AwardTool's partner list for Etihad Guest)
Business Class awards on Air Canada with Etihad Guest
19 routes where Air Canada was the only airline on the lowest Etihad Guest business-class award. Route lows: 19,360–48,484 miles (median 24,201 across 6 routes); 13 mixed-cabin route lows not included; taxes $51.18–$124.40 (median $75.10 on 6 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC)YVR–YYC with Etihad Guest | 19,360 miles + $60.00 | 197 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA)YVR–SEA with Etihad Guest | 20,000 miles + $91.20 | 197 | |
| Winnipeg (YWG) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)YWG–YYZ with Etihad Guest | 24,201 miles + $75.10 | 238 | |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver (YVR)SFO–YVR with Etihad Guest | 25,000 miles + $51.18 | 38 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC)YYZ–YYC with Etihad Guest | 38,721 miles + $124.40 | 113 | |
| Ottawa (YOW) to Vancouver (YVR)YOW–YVR with Etihad Guest | 43,676 miles + $133.84Mixed cabin | 57 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Montreal (YUL)YVR–YUL with Etihad Guest | 46,466 miles + $95.80Mixed cabin | 16 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)YVR–YYZ with Etihad Guest | 48,484 miles + $92.85 | 11 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to London Heathrow (LHR)YYZ–LHR with Etihad Guest | 59,000 miles + $85.90Mixed cabin | 2 | |
| Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA)DTW–FRA with Etihad Guest | 65,000 miles + $41.40Mixed cabin | 3 |
Economy awards on Air Canada with Etihad Guest
18 routes where Air Canada was the only airline on the lowest Etihad Guest economy award. Route lows: 5,809–75,000 miles (median 27,177 across 18 routes); taxes $42.40–$399.79 (median $103.50 on 18 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC)YVR–YYC with Etihad Guest | 5,809 miles + $44.75 | 245 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA)YVR–SEA with Etihad Guest | 6,000 miles + $75.45 | 263 | |
| Winnipeg (YWG) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)YWG–YYZ with Etihad Guest | 11,616 miles + $60.98 | 224 | |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver (YVR)SFO–YVR with Etihad Guest | 12,000 miles + $42.40 | 156 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC)YYZ–YYC with Etihad Guest | 22,265 miles + $94.06 | 194 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Montreal (YUL)YVR–YUL with Etihad Guest | 27,105 miles + $68.75 | 55 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR)YYZ–YVR with Etihad Guest | 27,105 miles + $103.08 | 34 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)YVR–YYZ with Etihad Guest | 27,152 miles + $68.85 | 28 | |
| Ottawa (YOW) to Vancouver (YVR)YOW–YVR with Etihad Guest | 27,177 miles + $103.50 | 159 | |
| Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Vancouver (YVR)KIX–YVR with Etihad Guest | 60,000 miles + $357.80 | 17 |
Dated Air Canada awards with Etihad Guest
The lowest Etihad Guest awards on Air Canada AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YVR–YYC | Business | 19,360 miles + $60.00 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–YYC | Business | 19,360 miles + $60.00 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–YYC | Business | 19,360 miles + $60.00 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–SEA | Business | 20,000 miles + $91.20 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–YYC | Economy | 5,809 miles + $44.75 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–YYC | Economy | 5,809 miles + $44.75 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–YYC | Economy | 5,809 miles + $44.75 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–SEA | Economy | 6,000 miles + $75.45 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Other programs whose lowest award was on Air Canada
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on Air Canada in the last 30 days: the median of each program's route lows, in its own points or miles, with the median taxes reported. A program's low may be on another flight or date.
| Program | Cabin | Shared routes | Etihad Guest median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | Business | 7 | 38,721 miles + $92.85 | 65,000 miles + $28.10 |
| United MileagePlus | Economy | 8 | 22,265 miles + $68.85 | 22,500 miles + $28.10 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan (Air Canada's own program) | Business | 5 | 38,721 miles + $95.80 | 27,945 points + $39.16 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan (Air Canada's own program) | Economy | 5 | 22,265 miles + $75.45 | 14,720 points + $39.16 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | Business | 1 | 38,721 miles + $124.40 | 25,000 miles + $32.00 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | Economy | 3 | 6,000 miles + $68.75 | 10,000 miles + $19.10 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed Air Canada as the only airline on their lowest award in that cabin. Medians compare route lows, not one itinerary.
Transfer points to Etihad Guest for Air Canada awards
Banks that transfer to Etihad Guest, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the Air Canada award with a live search first.
| Bank | Ratio | Transfer time | Transfer details | Bank points page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Bilt to Etihad Guest | Fly Air Canada with Bilt points |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | ~1 day | Capital One to Etihad Guest | Fly Air Canada with Capital One miles |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 | Instant | Citi to Etihad Guest | Fly Air Canada with Citi points |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Questions about booking Air Canada with Etihad Guest
How many Etihad Guest miles does an Air Canada business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on Air Canada that AwardTool observed with Etihad Guest on an international route in the last 30 days was 20,000 miles + $91.20 from Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA); Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on that route on 197 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was YVR–YYC at 19,360 miles + $60.00. Across 6 routes the lows ranged from 19,360 to 48,484 miles, with a median of 24,201. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many Etihad Guest miles does an Air Canada economy award take?
The lowest economy award on Air Canada that AwardTool observed with Etihad Guest on an international route in the last 30 days was 6,000 miles + $75.45 from Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA); Etihad Guest showed economy award space on that route on 263 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was YVR–YYC at 5,809 miles + $44.75. Across 18 routes the lows ranged from 5,809 to 75,000 miles, with a median of 27,177. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest Etihad Guest award on Air Canada?
Air Canada was the only airline on the lowest Etihad Guest award on every open date in the last 30 days on 27 routes; the lowest by cabin include YVR–YYC (business class), YVR–SEA (business class), YWG–YYZ (business class), YVR–YYC (economy), YVR–SEA (economy) and YWG–YYZ (economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on Air Canada on the routes Etihad Guest covers?
United MileagePlus on 8 shared routes, Air Canada Aeroplan (Air Canada's own program) on 5 shared routes and Avianca LifeMiles on 4 shared routes. Each program prices awards its own way and in its own currency, so compare the lows route by route before you transfer.
Which credit card points transfer to Etihad Guest for Air Canada awards?
Bilt points (1:1, Instant), Capital One miles (1:1, ~1 day) and Citi points (1:1, Instant), with ratios and times as AwardTool's transfer partner list writes them. Search before you transfer: transfers usually can't be reversed.