This award availability on the LAX to NRT route prices at 48,500 Aeroplan miles, coming in about 3% below the roughly 50,000 miles you'd typically expect to pay for this routing in economy. It's not a dramatic discount, but for families planning ahead for spring break or Golden Week travel to Japan, the real value here is the wide-open availability.
April is an excellent time to visit Tokyo, with cherry blossom season often extending into late April depending on the year. The travel date of April 24, 2026 gives you plenty of lead time to plan, and having multiple seats available makes this particularly useful for families who need to book three or four tickets together.
One practical tip: Aeroplan allows stopovers on award tickets for 5,000 additional miles, so consider whether you might want to add a stop in Vancouver or another Canadian gateway city on your way to or from Tokyo. This can stretch the value of your redemption and break up the long journey for younger travelers.
Transfer partners for Aeroplan include American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One, and Bilt Rewards, all at a 1:1 ratio. If you're short on miles, transfers typically complete within a day or two.