This deal gets you from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita on July 16, 2026, for 48,300 Aeroplan miles plus $80 in taxes and fees. The route typically prices at around 50,000 miles through Aeroplan, so you're saving about 3% here. It's not a massive discount, but availability is plentiful, which is the real story for peak summer travel to Japan.
Finding any award seats to Tokyo in mid-July can be challenging, as this falls squarely in summer vacation season when families are competing for flights. The fact that there's wide-open availability at a slightly better than average rate makes this a practical option worth booking now rather than gambling on something better later.
Aeroplan miles can be earned directly through Air Canada or transferred from American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Capital One miles. If you're sitting on transferable points and have been eyeing a Japan trip, this is a reliable way to lock in your flights well in advance.
One practical tip: July in Tokyo is hot and humid, but it's also when many summer festivals take place. Book accommodations early as well, since points availability at hotels tends to dry up faster than flight availability for this period.
How to book
Search and book directly through Aeroplan at aircanada.com.