Calculator: Convert Avion Points To Airline Miles and More
Avion Transfer Partners Quick Overview
- Transfer Options: Avion points can be converted into airline miles and retail rewards. Transfer eligibility depends on the Avion credit card you hold.
- Elite Airline Transfers: Avion Elite points can be converted into airline miles with American Airlines, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific.
- Standard Transfers: All Avion points (except those from ION cards) can be converted into WestJet Dollars and Hudson's Bay Rewards.
- ION Card Transfers: Avion Premium points earned with ION credit cards can only be converted into WestJet Dollars and are not eligible for other RBC partners.
- Upgrading Points: Avion Premium points can be converted into Avion Elite points if you have an eligible RBC Avion Visa credit card, enabling higher-value redemptions for travel.
Use our RBC points to miles calculator to calculate the conversion of Avion points into airline miles and retail rewards with RBC's partners.
RBC points to miles
Avion points can be converted into airline miles with up to 4 airlines. Here are those airlines:
Avion Elite points can be converted into airline miles with British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and American Airlines while miles earned with all Avion credit cards (except ION credit cards) can be converted into WestJet Dollars.
Avion points to Avios
Avion Elite points can be transferred to British Airways Avios at a 1:1 ratio, meaning 1,000 Avion Elite points equal 1,000 Avios. Since Avios can be freely transferred between other Avios-earning programs, you also gain access to partners like Iberia, Qatar Airways, Finnair, and Aer Lingus at the same 1:1 rate.
Avios is one of the best transfer partners for maximizing the value of your Avion points.
Maximizing Value with Avios
Transferring points to Avios can deliver exceptional value, particularly for:
- Short-haul flights: Redeem Avios for trips within Europe on British Airways or within North America on partners like American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
- Premium experiences: Use Avios for high-value redemptions such as Qatar Airways’ 5-star QSuites.
Important Note: Avion Premium points cannot be transferred to British Airways Avios, making this a benefit exclusive to Avion Elite points.
Avion points to WestJet
Avion points earned with all Avion credit cards can be transferred to WestJet Dollars at a rate of 1 point = $0.01 in WestJet Dollars.
WestJet Dollars are typically worth face value, meaning 1 WestJet Dollar = $1 towards travel booked directly with WestJet. As a result, transferring Avion points to WestJet provides a value of 1 cent per point.
Considerations for Redemption
- Avion Elite Points: This transfer option devalues Avion Elite points, as they can achieve significantly higher value (up to 2.33 cents per point) when redeemed through the Air Travel Redemption Schedule or transferred to airline partners.
- Avion Premium Points: For Avion Premium point earners, this is a solid redemption option, especially for ION cardholders, who otherwise redeem points at just 0.58 cents per point.
RBC points to other rewards
Outside of airlines, Avion points can be converted into rewards with one additional program:
Avion points to Hudson's Bay
Both Avion Elite and Avion Premium points can be transferred to Hudson's Bay Rewards at a 1:2 ratio, meaning 1,000 Avion points = 2,000 Hudson's Bay Points.
Hudson's Bay Points are worth an average of 0.5 cents each, giving your Avion points a value of 1 cent per point when transferred.
Considerations for Redemption
- Avion Elite Points: Transferring to Hudson’s Bay Rewards results in a loss of value for Avion Elite points, as they can achieve higher redemption rates through the Air Travel Redemption Schedule or airline partners.
- Avion Premium Points: For Avion Premium points, this transfer offers an equal or better value compared to other redemption options.
Important Note: Avion Premium points earned with ION credit cards cannot be converted into Hudson’s Bay Rewards.
Avion points conversion calculator
Use our Avion points conversion calculator to calculate the transfer of Avion points into British Airways Avios, WestJet Dollars, and other rewards.
How to earn Avion points
Avion points are earned through sign up bonuses and everyday spending across RBC Avion credit cards. Most of these credit cards offer Avion points at a flat rate across all purchases and feature great travel and shopping coverage.
You can earn Avion points with the following RBC Rewards credit cards:
- Earns Avion Elite Points
- Earn 1.25X Avion points on all purchases
- Access to the Air Travel Redemption Schedule which offers high value towards airfare
- Access to all RBC transfer partners
- Airport lounge access
- $399 annual fee
- Card Value & Avion Points Calculator
- Earns Avion Elite Points
- Earn 1.25X points on travel related purchases
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- Access to the Air Travel Redemption Schedule which offers high value towards airfare
- Access to all RBC transfer partners
- $120 annual fee
- Card Value & Avion Points Calculator
- Earns Avion Elite Points
- Earn 1X Avion points on all purchases
- Access to the Air Travel Redemption Schedule which offers high value towards airfare
- Access to all RBC transfer partners
- $120 annual fee
- Card Value & Avion Points Calculator
- Earns Avion Premium Points
- Earn 3X Avion points on grocery, dining, food delivery, rides, gas, EV charging, streaming, digital gaming, and subscriptions
- Earn 1X Avion points on everything else
- $4 monthly fee ($48 annually)
- Card Value & Avion Points Calculator
- Earns Avion Premium Points
- Earn 1.5X Avion points on grocery, rides, gas, EV charging, streaming, digital gaming, and subscriptions
- Earn 1X Avion points on all other purchases
- $0 annual fee
- Card Value & Avion Points Calculator
- Earns Avion Elite Points
- Earn 1.25X Avion points on all purchases, on up to $75,000 per year (then 1X)
- Airport lounge access
- Access to the Air Travel Redemption Schedule which offers high value towards airfare
- Access to all RBC transfer partners
- $175 annual fee
- Card Value & Avion Points Calculator
- Earns Avion Elite Points
- Earn 1X Avion points on all purchases
- Access to the Air Travel Redemption Schedule which offers high value towards airfare
- Access to all RBC transfer partners
- Reduced annual fee for RBC Avion Visa Platinum or RBC Avion Visa Infinite cardholders
- $120 annual fee
- Card Value & Avion Points Calculator
- Earns Avion Premium Points
- Earn 1X Avion points for every $2 spent on the card
- $0 annual fee
- Card Value & Avion Points Calculator
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