Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Chennai (MAA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for DTW→MAA in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 75,000 points + $75.71 (economy space on 45 dates). Lowest premium economy: 117,660 points + $128.11 (premium economy space on 50 dates).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 75,000 points + $75.71
- economy space on 45 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 117,660 points + $128.11
- premium economy space on 50 dates
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on DTW→MAA in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 75,000 points + $75.71 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 2 | 45 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 117,660 points + $128.11 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 50 | See dates | |
| Business | 110,000 points + $119.51 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Aeroplan award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 75,000 points + $117.91 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 75,000 points + $81.81 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 75,000 points + $84.21 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 158,756 points + $86.81 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 159,502 points + $86.81 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 162,077 points + $86.81 | 1 | 3 stops | 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.
How often Aeroplan award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 45 of 69 | 65% | |
| Premium Economy | 50 of 69 | 72% | |
| Business | 1 of 69 | 1% |
Best months to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chennai (MAA) with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75,000 (5 dates) | 171,605 (1 date) | — | |
| 86,479 (2 dates) | 158,756 (5 dates) | — | |
| 91,150 (3 dates) | 159,502 (9 dates) | — | |
| 75,000 (11 dates) | 117,660 (11 dates) | — | |
| 75,000 (19 dates) | 117,660 (19 dates) | 110,000 (1 date) | |
| 75,000 (5 dates) | 117,660 (5 dates) | — |
How to get Aeroplan points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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Aeroplan vs other programs from Detroit (DTW) to Chennai (MAA)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $75.71 | 117,660 pts + $128.11 | 110,000 pts + $119.51 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $62.80 | — | 255,000 pts + $62.80Mixed cabin | 255,000 pts + $62.80 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $20.60Lowest | 62,500 pts + $311.60 | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 65,410 pts + $58.00 | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | 48,125 pts + $293.00 | — | 95,000 pts + $259.50Mixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 142,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | 60,500 pts + $22.40Lowest | 88,000 pts + $8.60LowestMixed cabin | 220,000 pts + $5.60LowestMixed cabin |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Chennai (MAA)
How many points do you need to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chennai (MAA) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 75,000 points + $75.71, with a typical monthly low of 75,000 points over 6 months and award space on 45 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026); premium economy 117,660 points + $128.11, with a typical monthly low of 117,660 points over 6 months and award space on 50 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (75,000 to 91,150 points) and premium economy (117,660 to 171,605 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from Detroit (DTW) to Chennai (MAA)?
In economy, 75,000 points + $75.71. Seen Sep 22, 2026, 13:07 UTC for an Oct 19, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 45 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 18:07 UTC). In premium economy, 117,660 points + $128.11. Air Canada Aeroplan showed premium economy award space on 50 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Detroit (DTW) to Chennai (MAA) with Aeroplan?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Air Canada Aeroplan award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Aeroplan awards from Detroit (DTW) to Chennai (MAA)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Aeroplan award prices from Detroit (DTW) to Chennai (MAA)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 75,000 points (19 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.