Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for IAD→CPT in economy, premium economy and business. Lowest economy: 55,000 points + $75.61 (economy space on 227 dates). Lowest business: 330,288 points + $78.91 (business space on 97 dates). Lowest premium economy: 95,823 points + $107.51 (premium economy space on 71 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 55,000 points + $75.61
- economy space on 227 dates
- Lowest business
- 330,288 points + $78.91
- business space on 97 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 95,823 points + $107.51
- premium economy space on 71 dates
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on IAD→CPT in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,000 points + $75.61 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +6 more | 9+ | 227 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 95,823 points + $107.51 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), South African Airways (SA) +1 more | 2 | 71 | See dates | |
| Business | 330,288 points + $78.91 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), South African Airways (SA) | 1 | 97 | 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 | 55,000 points + $75.71 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,000 points + $75.71 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 55,000 points + $75.71 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 95,823 points + $107.51 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 98,010 points + $151.41 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 98,010 points + $127.61 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 340,833 points + $83.61 | 1 | 2 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 at the time shown. 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.
Best months to fly IAD to CPT with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55,000 (13 dates) | 117,660 (2 dates) | — | |
| 55,000 (27 dates) | 98,010 (9 dates) | — | |
| 75,000 (8 dates) | 95,823 (4 dates) | 340,833 (1 date) | |
| 55,000 (22 dates) | 117,660 (10 dates) | 436,800 (1 date) | |
| 55,000 (28 dates) | 117,660 (7 dates) | 436,800 (10 dates) | |
| 55,000 (30 dates) | 117,660 (15 dates) | 436,800 (15 dates) | |
| 55,000 (29 dates) | 117,660 (10 dates) | 436,800 (27 dates) | |
| 55,000 (22 dates) | 117,660 (12 dates) | 436,800 (13 dates) | |
| 55,000 (4 dates) | 117,660 (1 date) | 340,833 (1 date) | |
| 55,000 (5 dates) | 117,660 (1 date) | 340,833 (1 date) | |
| 55,000 (29 dates) | — | 436,800 (24 dates) | |
| 55,000 (10 dates) | — | 330,288 (4 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
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Aeroplan vs other programs on IAD–CPT
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,000 pts + $75.61 | 95,823 pts + $107.51 | 330,288 pts + $78.91 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $285.50 | 65,000 pts + $458.10 | 115,000 pts + $706.30 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $62.80 | 72,500 pts + $458.30 | 255,000 pts + $62.80 | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $42.80 | 65,000 pts + $396.10 | 75,000 pts + $86.70Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $26.70 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 109,800 pts + $5.60 | 177,100 pts + $5.60 | 499,900 pts + $5.60 | 499,900 pts + $5.60 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $299.00 | — | 105,000 pts + $1,225.00 | — |
| Etihad Guest | 56,125 pts + $366.40 | — | 155,000 pts + $36.50 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $299.00 | 127,200 pts + $817.80 | 182,900 pts + $1,225.00 | 299,300 pts + $1,225.00Lowest |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 88,000 pts + $8.60 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27,000 pts + $256.40Lowest | 35,500 pts + $535.50Lowest | 109,500 pts + $484.40 | — |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from IAD to CPT
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from Washington Dulles to Cape Town?
In economy, 55,000 points + $75.61. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 227 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:01 UTC). In business, 330,288 points + $78.91. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 97 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 19:31 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop IAD to CPT awards with Aeroplan?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Air Canada Aeroplan award space in economy, from 55,000 points in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to Aeroplan?
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 IAD to CPT?
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 Mar 2027 departures: 55,000 points (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.