This redemption prices out at 87,500 Aeroplan miles for a one-way business class ticket from New York JFK to Tokyo Narita on April 8, 2026. Taxes and fees come to $107, which is reasonable for a transpacific flight. Only 6 seats are showing at this rate, so availability is limited.
For context, business class awards on this route through Aeroplan typically run around 110,000 miles. This deal saves you roughly 22,500 miles per ticket, making it a solid value if you've been planning a spring trip to Japan.
April is a popular time to visit Tokyo, as it falls during cherry blossom season. If your dates are flexible enough to work with April 8, this is a worthwhile redemption at a below-average mileage cost.
One practical tip: Aeroplan allows stopovers on award tickets for a fee, so consider whether you might want to break up your journey with a stop in Canada or another connecting city on the way.
How to book
Search and book directly through Air Canada Aeroplan at: https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/aeroplan/redeem/flight-rewards.html