This redemption prices at 85,000 Aeroplan miles for a one-way business class ticket from LAX to NRT on August 11, 2026. Taxes and fees come to approximately $80, which is reasonable for a transpacific award.
For context, this route typically books at around 110,000 miles in business class through Aeroplan, so you're looking at a savings of roughly 25,000 miles. That's a solid discount for a premium cabin flight to Japan during the summer travel season.
Availability is limited—only 2 seats are showing at this price. If you're traveling as a couple or with a companion, this could work well, but families needing more seats will want to keep searching for other dates.
One practical note: August in Tokyo means hot and humid weather, but it's also festival season. If your schedule is flexible, consider searching surrounding dates to see if similar pricing appears, though award space to Japan in summer tends to go quickly.
How to book
Search and book directly through Aeroplan at: aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/aeroplan/redeem/flight-rewards.html