Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for MSP→LYS in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 42,500 points + $102.31 (economy space on 42 dates). Lowest business class: 75,000 points + $120.61 (business-class space on 42 dates). Lowest premium economy: 69,183 points + $87.51 (premium economy space on 41 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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- Lowest economy
- 42,500 points + $102.31
- economy space on 42 dates
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 points + $120.61
- business-class space on 42 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 69,183 points + $87.51
- premium economy space on 41 dates
In premium economy, 69,183 points + $87.51 with Air Canada Aeroplan was the 3rd lowest of the 5 programs with premium economy award space on this route; the lowest was 35,000 miles + $241.60 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 75,000 points + $120.61, about 1.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (42,500 points + $102.31).
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on MSP→LYS in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 42,500 points + $102.31 | 2 stops |  4Y AC EN LH+3 | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 69,183 points + $87.51 | 3 stops | 4YACENLH+2 | 6 | 41 | See dates | |
| Business | 75,000 points + $120.61 | 1 stop | 4YACENLH+1 | 9+ | 42 | 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.
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 | 42 of 42 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 41 of 42 | 97% | |
| Business | 42 of 42 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS) with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42,500 points + taxes not reported (6 dates) | 69,183 points + $87.51 (6 dates) | 75,000 points + taxes not reported (6 dates) | |
| 42,500 points + taxes not reported (14 dates) | 133,642 points + taxes not reported (14 dates) | 75,000 points + taxes not reported (14 dates) | |
| 42,500 points + taxes not reported (22 dates) | 115,723 points + taxes not reported (21 dates) | 75,000 points + taxes not reported (22 dates) |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $102.31 | 69,183 pts + $87.51 | 75,000 pts + $120.61 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $152.40 | 35,000 pts + $241.60Lowest | 70,000 pts + $364.50Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $100.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,700 pts + $35.20 | 75,000 pts + $35.40 | 390,000 pts + $24.00 | 390,000 pts + $24.00Lowest |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $194.90 | — | 99,999 pts + $334.90 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reportedLowest | — | 516,700 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $405.40 | 91,800 pts + $825.40 | 90,000 pts + $1,611.60 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $27.00 | 55,000 pts + $28.30 | 88,000 pts + $28.20Mixed cabin | — |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)
How many points do you need to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 3, 2026): economy 42,500 points + $102.31, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 42 departure dates; premium economy 69,183 points + $87.51, with a typical monthly low of 115,723 points (taxes vary) over 3 months and award space on 41 departure dates; business class 75,000 points + $120.61, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 42 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in premium economy (69,183 to 133,642 points + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)?
In economy, 42,500 points + $102.31. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 42 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 3, 2026, 21:56 UTC). In business class, 75,000 points + $120.61. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 42 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 3, 2026, 21:56 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS) 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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)?
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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)?
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 Aug 2027 departures: 42,500 points + taxes not reported (22 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Air Canada Aeroplan release award seats for Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)?
Air Canada Aeroplan publishes a booking window of about 355 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for departures as late as Aug 22, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Aeroplan award release dates.