This award availability from JFK to Tokyo Narita on April 15, 2026 is pricing at 49,600 Aeroplan miles plus $45 in taxes and fees. While not a significant discount from the typical ~50,000 mile rate for this route, the real value here is the abundance of available seats—something that can be hard to find on popular transpacific routes, especially during cherry blossom season.
For families looking to book multiple seats together, open availability like this matters more than chasing a slightly lower price. April is peak season for Japan travel, and finding three or four economy awards on the same flight is often the bigger challenge.
Keep in mind that Aeroplan allows stopovers on round-trip awards for a small fee, which could let you add a stop in Canada or another destination on your return. This is worth exploring if you want to stretch the value of your miles further.
How to book
Search and book directly through Air Canada Aeroplan at aircanada.com.