This award availability on the San Francisco to Tokyo Narita route prices out at 48,300 Aeroplan miles plus approximately $80 in taxes and fees. Travel dates center around July 17, 2026, and current searches show plenty of seats available, which is helpful if you're booking for a family and need multiple tickets on the same flight.
The typical redemption rate for this route in economy through Aeroplan runs around 50,000 miles, so this represents roughly a 3% savings. It's not a deep discount, but finding any availability during peak summer travel season to Japan is noteworthy, especially with enough seats for a family to travel together.
Aeroplan miles can be earned through Air Canada's credit card partners or transferred from American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One, and Chase Ultimate Rewards. If you're sitting on a transferable points balance and have Japan on your radar for next summer, this is a straightforward redemption worth considering.
One practical tip: July is peak season in Japan with hot, humid weather and crowds at major attractions. If your travel dates are flexible, searching a few weeks earlier in late June or later in September may yield similar or better award pricing with more comfortable conditions on the ground.
How to book
Search and book directly through Air Canada Aeroplan at aircanada.com.