Book Air India with Air Canada Aeroplan: observed awards
On 11 routes (6 international), Air India was the only airline on the lowest Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest business class (a domestic route): 12,500 points + $36.80, Hyderabad (HYD) to New Delhi (DEL); Aeroplan showed business-class award space on that route on 320 dates.
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- Routes on Air India
- 11
- International routes
- 6
- Lowest business class, domestic
- 12,500 points
- HYD–DEL · $36.80
- Lowest first class
- 40,000 points
- DEL–DXB · $52.86
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in Star Alliance)
Business Class awards on Air India with Aeroplan
5 routes where Air India was the only airline on the lowest Aeroplan business-class award. Route lows: 12,500–22,500 points (median 12,500 across 5 routes); taxes $32.90–$37.50 (median $34.20 on 5 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad (HYD) to New Delhi (DEL) | 12,500 points + $36.80 | 320 | |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 12,500 points + $34.10 | 320 | |
| Goa (GOI) to New Delhi (DEL) | 12,500 points + $37.50 | 309 | |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Bangalore (BLR) | 22,500 points + $32.90 | 318 | |
| Bangalore (BLR) to New Delhi (DEL) | 22,500 points + $34.20 | 314 |
First Class awards on Air India with Aeroplan
6 routes where Air India was the only airline on the lowest Aeroplan first-class award. Route lows: 40,000–165,000 points (median 150,000 across 6 routes); taxes $52.86–$126.28 (median $75.61 on 6 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi (DEL) to Dubai (DXB)DEL–DXB with Aeroplan | 40,000 points + $52.86 | 6 | |
| Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW)AMD–LGW with Aeroplan | 100,000 points + $56.06 | 8 | |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)MEL–CDG with Aeroplan | 150,000 points + $111.50 | 279 | |
| Sydney (SYD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)SYD–CDG with Aeroplan | 150,000 points + $115.10 | 250 | |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Tel Aviv (TLV)SFO–TLV with Aeroplan | 165,000 points + $75.61 | 139 | |
| Tel Aviv (TLV) to San Francisco (SFO)TLV–SFO with Aeroplan | 165,000 points + $126.28 | 14 |
Economy awards on Air India with Aeroplan
5 routes where Air India was the only airline on the lowest Aeroplan economy award. Route lows: 7,500–15,000 points (median 7,500 across 5 routes); taxes $32.90–$37.50 (median $34.20 on 5 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad (HYD) to New Delhi (DEL) | 7,500 points + $36.80 | 321 | |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 7,500 points + $34.10 | 321 | |
| Goa (GOI) to New Delhi (DEL) | 7,500 points + $37.50 | 304 | |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Bangalore (BLR) | 15,000 points + $32.90 | 309 | |
| Bangalore (BLR) to New Delhi (DEL) | 15,000 points + $34.20 | 308 |
Dated Air India awards with Aeroplan
The lowest Aeroplan awards on Air India AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYD–DEL | Business | 12,500 points + $36.80 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| DEL–HYD | Business | 12,500 points + $34.10 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| HYD–DEL | Business | 12,500 points + $36.80 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| DEL–HYD | Business | 12,500 points + $34.10 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| AMD–LGW | First | 100,000 points + $56.06 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| AMD–LGW | First | 100,000 points + $56.46 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| MEL–CDG | First | 150,000 points + $111.50 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| MEL–CDG | First | 150,000 points + $111.50 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| HYD–DEL | Economy | 7,500 points + $36.80 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| DEL–HYD | Economy | 7,500 points + $34.10 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| HYD–DEL | Economy | 7,500 points + $36.80 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| DEL–HYD | Economy | 7,500 points + $34.10 | 2 | 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 India
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on Air India 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 | Aeroplan median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | First | 2 | 40,000 points + $52.86 | 110,000 miles + $25.56 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed Air India as the only airline on their lowest award in that cabin. Medians compare route lows, not one itinerary.
Transfer points to Air Canada Aeroplan for Air India awards
Banks that transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the Air India award with a live search first.
| Bank | Ratio | Transfer time | Transfer details | Bank points page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Amex to Aeroplan | Fly Air India with Amex points |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Bilt to Aeroplan | Fly Air India with Bilt points |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | Instant | Capital One to Aeroplan | Fly Air India with Capital One miles |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Chase to Aeroplan | Fly Air India with Chase 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 India with Aeroplan
How many Aeroplan points does an Air India business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on Air India that AwardTool observed with Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days was 12,500 points + $36.80 from Hyderabad (HYD) to New Delhi (DEL), a domestic route; Aeroplan showed business-class award space on that route on 320 dates. Across 5 routes the lows ranged from 12,500 to 22,500 points, with a median of 12,500. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many Aeroplan points does an Air India first-class award take?
The lowest first-class award on Air India that AwardTool observed with Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days was 40,000 points + $52.86 from New Delhi (DEL) to Dubai (DXB); Aeroplan showed first-class award space on that route on 6 dates. Across 6 routes the lows ranged from 40,000 to 165,000 points, with a median of 150,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest Aeroplan award on Air India?
Air India was the only airline on the lowest Aeroplan award on every open date in the last 30 days on 11 routes; the lowest by cabin include HYD–DEL (business class), DEL–HYD (business class), GOI–DEL (business class), DEL–DXB (first class), AMD–LGW (first class) and MEL–CDG (first class). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on Air India on the routes Aeroplan covers?
United MileagePlus on 2 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 Air Canada Aeroplan for Air India awards?
Amex points (1:1, Instant), Bilt points (1:1, Instant), Capital One miles (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.