Aeroplan is showing first class award availability from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) on April 6, 2026. At 110,000 miles plus $79 in fees, this is a solid redemption for transpacific first class, particularly for solo travelers who can act quickly on a single seat.

For context, first class awards on this route through Aeroplan typically price around 200,000 miles. This availability represents a meaningful discount, saving you roughly 90,000 miles compared to standard pricing. Those miles could easily cover a future domestic round-trip or a one-way to Europe in business class.

One important note: there's only one seat available. This makes it best suited for a solo traveler or perhaps one parent taking a special trip with points. If you're trying to book for two or more passengers, this particular availability won't work.

April is a lovely time to visit Japan, coinciding with cherry blossom season in many regions. If your schedule allows for early April travel, this could be a nice opportunity to experience a premium cabin at a reasonable mileage cost.

How to book

Search and book directly through Air Canada Aeroplan at aircanada.com. Award availability like this can disappear quickly, so if your plans are flexible enough to commit, don't wait too long.