This award seats flight departs San Francisco (SFO) for Tokyo Narita (NRT) on August 12, 2026. At 102,500 miles, it comes in about 7,500 miles below the roughly 110,000 miles Aeroplan typically charges for business class on this route. The taxes and fees are reasonable at just $101.
August is peak season for Japan travel, especially for families taking advantage of summer break. Finding any business class availability during this window is notable, even if the discount itself is relatively small. The real value here is the seat access rather than a deep mileage discount.
With only 4 seats showing, this works best for couples or small families. If you're traveling as a larger group, you may need to split across flights or keep searching for additional dates.
One practical tip: Aeroplan allows stopovers on award tickets, so consider whether adding a stop in a Canadian gateway city might work for your itinerary. Just be sure to price it out before booking, as routing can affect the total miles required.
How to book
Search and book directly through Air Canada Aeroplan at aircanada.com.