Book Air Canada with United MileagePlus: observed awards
On 13 routes (2 international), Air Canada was the only airline on the lowest United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest business class: 45,000 miles + $48.86, Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA); MileagePlus showed business-class award space on that route on 197 dates.
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- Routes on Air Canada
- 13
- International routes
- 2
- Lowest business class
- 45,000 miles
- YVR–SEA · $48.86
- Lowest economy
- 17,500 miles
- YVR–SEA · $48.86
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in Star Alliance)
Business Class awards on Air Canada with MileagePlus
13 routes where Air Canada was the only airline on the lowest MileagePlus business-class award. Route lows: 45,000–65,000 miles (median 65,000 across 13 routes); taxes $18.40–$61.19 (median $31.70 on 13 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC)YVR–YYC with MileagePlus | 45,000 miles + $18.40 | 287 | |
| Winnipeg (YWG) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)YWG–YYZ with MileagePlus | 45,000 miles + $28.10 | 258 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA)YVR–SEA with MileagePlus | 45,000 miles + $48.86 | 197 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Honolulu (HNL)YVR–HNL with MileagePlus | 55,000 miles + $61.19 | 8 | |
| Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa (YOW)YYC–YOW with MileagePlus | 65,000 miles + $29.50 | 160 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC)YYZ–YYC with MileagePlus | 65,000 miles + $31.70 | 138 | |
| Edmonton (YEG) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)YEG–YYZ with MileagePlus | 65,000 miles + $29.50 | 114 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)YVR–YYZ with MileagePlus | 65,000 miles + $18.40 | 82 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Edmonton (YEG)YYZ–YEG with MileagePlus | 65,000 miles + $31.70 | 73 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Montreal (YUL)YVR–YUL with MileagePlus | 65,000 miles + $18.40 | 59 |
Economy awards on Air Canada with MileagePlus
12 routes where Air Canada was the only airline on the lowest MileagePlus economy award. Route lows: 17,500–22,500 miles (median 22,500 across 12 routes); taxes $18.40–$48.86 (median $29.50 on 12 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC)YVR–YYC with MileagePlus | 17,500 miles + $18.40 | 283 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA)YVR–SEA with MileagePlus | 17,500 miles + $48.86 | 273 | |
| Winnipeg (YWG) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)YWG–YYZ with MileagePlus | 17,500 miles + $28.10 | 211 | |
| Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa (YOW)YYC–YOW with MileagePlus | 22,500 miles + $29.50 | 241 | |
| Edmonton (YEG) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)YEG–YYZ with MileagePlus | 22,500 miles + $29.50 | 238 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC)YYZ–YYC with MileagePlus | 22,500 miles + $31.70 | 200 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)YVR–YYZ with MileagePlus | 22,500 miles + $18.40 | 184 | |
| Ottawa (YOW) to Vancouver (YVR)YOW–YVR with MileagePlus | 22,500 miles + $31.70 | 152 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR)YYZ–YVR with MileagePlus | 22,500 miles + $31.70 | 129 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Edmonton (YEG)YYZ–YEG with MileagePlus | 22,500 miles + $31.70 | 107 |
Dated Air Canada awards with MileagePlus
The lowest MileagePlus 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YWG–YYZ | Business | 45,000 miles + $28.10 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–YYC | Business | 45,000 miles + $18.40 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–SEA | Business | 45,000 miles + $48.86 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YWG–YYZ | Business | 45,000 miles + $28.10 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–YYC | Economy | 17,500 miles + $18.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–YYC | Economy | 17,500 miles + $18.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YVR–SEA | Economy | 17,500 miles + $48.86 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| YWG–YYZ | Economy | 17,500 miles + $28.10 | 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 | MileagePlus median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan (Air Canada's own program) | Business | 8 | 65,000 miles + $31.70 | 27,945 points + $39.16 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan (Air Canada's own program) | Economy | 6 | 22,500 miles + $31.70 | 14,720 points + $39.16 |
| Etihad Guest | Business | 7 | 65,000 miles + $28.10 | 38,721 miles + $92.85 |
| Etihad Guest | Economy | 8 | 22,500 miles + $28.10 | 22,265 miles + $68.85 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | Business | 1 | 65,000 miles + $31.70 | 25,000 miles + $32.00 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | Economy | 3 | 17,500 miles + $18.40 | 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 United MileagePlus for Air Canada awards
Banks that transfer to United MileagePlus, 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 MileagePlus | Fly Air Canada with Bilt points |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Chase to MileagePlus | — |
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 MileagePlus
How many MileagePlus miles does an Air Canada business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on Air Canada that AwardTool observed with United MileagePlus in the last 30 days was 45,000 miles + $48.86 from Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA); MileagePlus showed business-class award space on that route on 197 dates. Across 13 routes the lows ranged from 45,000 to 65,000 miles, with a median of 65,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many MileagePlus miles does an Air Canada economy award take?
The lowest economy award on Air Canada that AwardTool observed with United MileagePlus in the last 30 days was 17,500 miles + $48.86 from Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA); MileagePlus showed economy award space on that route on 273 dates. Across 12 routes the lows ranged from 17,500 to 22,500 miles, with a median of 22,500. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest MileagePlus award on Air Canada?
Air Canada was the only airline on the lowest MileagePlus award on every open date in the last 30 days on 13 routes; the lowest by cabin include YVR–YYC (business class), YWG–YYZ (business class), YVR–SEA (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 MileagePlus covers?
Air Canada Aeroplan (Air Canada's own program) on 8 shared routes, Etihad Guest on 8 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 United MileagePlus for Air Canada awards?
Bilt points (1:1, Instant) and Chase 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.