Book Virgin Australia with Air Canada Aeroplan: observed awards
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On 28 routes (11 international), Virgin Australia 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 on an international route: 30,000 points + $172.50, Nadi (NAN) to Brisbane (BNE); Aeroplan showed business-class award space on that route on 12 dates.
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- Routes on Virgin Australia
- 28
- International routes
- 11
- Lowest business class, international
- 30,000 points
- NAN–BNE · $172.50
- Lowest economy, international
- 15,000 points
- NAN–BNE · $170.30
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (AwardTool's partner list for Aeroplan)
Business Class awards on Virgin Australia with Aeroplan
24 routes where Virgin Australia was the only airline on the lowest Aeroplan business-class award. Route lows: 20,000–52,500 points (median 30,000 across 24 routes); taxes $47.80–$172.50 (median $53.80 on 24 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (MEL) to the Gold Coast (OOL)MEL–OOL with Aeroplan | 20,000 points + $49.30 | 316 | |
| Perth (PER) to Broome (BME)PER–BME with Aeroplan | 20,000 points + $71.10 | 48 | |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)MEL–SYD with Aeroplan | 20,000 points + $47.80 | 40 | |
| Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)SYD–MEL with Aeroplan | 20,000 points + $47.80 | 37 | |
| Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE)SYD–BNE with Aeroplan | 20,000 points + $49.80 | 14 | |
| Sydney (SYD) to Hobart (HBA)SYD–HBA with Aeroplan | 20,000 points + $48.20 | 12 | |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD)BNE–SYD with Aeroplan | 20,000 points + $49.80 | 6 | |
| Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL)HBA–MEL with Aeroplan | 20,000 points + $48.70 | 6 | |
| Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD)ADL–SYD with Aeroplan | 20,000 points + $48.60 | 5 | |
| Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL)PER–MEL with Aeroplan | 30,000 points + $53.80 | 37 |
Economy awards on Virgin Australia with Aeroplan
28 routes where Virgin Australia was the only airline on the lowest Aeroplan economy award. Route lows: 8,000–30,000 points (median 15,000 across 28 routes); taxes $47.80–$170.30 (median $55.80 on 28 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (MEL) to the Gold Coast (OOL)MEL–OOL with Aeroplan | 8,000 points + $49.30 | 318 | |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)MEL–SYD with Aeroplan | 8,000 points + $47.80 | 52 | |
| Perth (PER) to Broome (BME)PER–BME with Aeroplan | 8,000 points + $71.10 | 47 | |
| Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)SYD–MEL with Aeroplan | 8,000 points + $47.80 | 39 | |
| Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE)SYD–BNE with Aeroplan | 8,000 points + $49.80 | 16 | |
| Sydney (SYD) to Hobart (HBA)SYD–HBA with Aeroplan | 8,000 points + $48.20 | 12 | |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD)BNE–SYD with Aeroplan | 8,000 points + $49.80 | 11 | |
| Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL)HBA–MEL with Aeroplan | 8,000 points + $48.70 | 7 | |
| Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD)ADL–SYD with Aeroplan | 8,000 points + $48.30 | 6 | |
| Nadi (NAN) to Brisbane (BNE)NAN–BNE with Aeroplan | 15,000 points + $170.30 | 65 |
Dated Virgin Australia awards with Aeroplan
The lowest Aeroplan awards on Virgin Australia AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PER–BME | Business | 20,000 points + $71.10 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| SYD–MEL | Business | 20,000 points + $47.80 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PER–BME | Business | 20,000 points + $71.10 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| SYD–BNE | Business | 20,000 points + $50.90 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PER–BME | Economy | 8,000 points + $71.10 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| SYD–MEL | Economy | 8,000 points + $47.80 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PER–BME | Economy | 8,000 points + $71.10 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| SYD–BNE | Economy | 8,000 points + $50.90 | 8 | 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 Virgin Australia
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on Virgin Australia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity (Virgin Australia's own program) | Business | 24 | 30,000 points + $53.80 | 35,500 points + $34.47 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity (Virgin Australia's own program) | Economy | 28 | 15,000 points + $55.80 | 13,500 points + $36.52 |
| United MileagePlus | Business | 18 | 30,000 points + $53.80 | 65,000 miles + $26.30 |
| United MileagePlus | Economy | 24 | 15,000 points + $55.80 | 22,500 miles + $28.30 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed Virgin Australia 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 Virgin Australia awards
Banks that transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the Virgin Australia 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 Virgin Australia with Amex points |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Bilt to Aeroplan | Fly Virgin Australia with Bilt points |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | Instant | Capital One to Aeroplan | Fly Virgin Australia with Capital One miles |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Chase to Aeroplan | Fly Virgin Australia 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 Virgin Australia with Aeroplan
How many Aeroplan points does a Virgin Australia business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on Virgin Australia that AwardTool observed with Air Canada Aeroplan on an international route in the last 30 days was 30,000 points + $172.50 from Nadi (NAN) to Brisbane (BNE); Aeroplan showed business-class award space on that route on 12 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was MEL–OOL at 20,000 points + $49.30. Across 24 routes the lows ranged from 20,000 to 52,500 points, with a median of 30,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many Aeroplan points does a Virgin Australia economy award take?
The lowest economy award on Virgin Australia that AwardTool observed with Air Canada Aeroplan on an international route in the last 30 days was 15,000 points + $170.30 from Nadi (NAN) to Brisbane (BNE); Aeroplan showed economy award space on that route on 65 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was MEL–OOL at 8,000 points + $49.30. Across 28 routes the lows ranged from 8,000 to 30,000 points, with a median of 15,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest Aeroplan award on Virgin Australia?
Virgin Australia was the only airline on the lowest Aeroplan award on every open date in the last 30 days on 28 routes; the lowest by cabin include MEL–OOL (business class), PER–BME (business class), MEL–SYD (business class), MEL–OOL (economy), MEL–SYD (economy) and PER–BME (economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on Virgin Australia on the routes Aeroplan covers?
Virgin Australia Velocity (Virgin Australia's own program) on 28 shared routes and United MileagePlus on 25 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 Virgin Australia 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.