YVR to Tokyo in ANA Business Class for 55,000 Points
This is one of the most talked about Aeroplan sweet spots from Vancouver and right now there is availability on ANA's nonstop business class service from YVR to Tokyo Narita for 55,000 Aeroplan points one way.
Here is why this matters and how to think about the value.
The CPP Math: Honest Version
The cash fare showing right now for the specific dates we found is $7,900 CAD one way in ANA business class. At 55,000 points against a $7,900 fare that is a staggering 14.4 cents per point. We will be upfront: that is a last minute pricing spike, not what most people would pay on a typical booking.
Under normal conditions ANA business class from Vancouver to Tokyo one way runs $2,000 to $3,500 CAD depending on the season and how far in advance you book. At a more typical $2,500 one-way cash fare, 55,000 Aeroplan points delivers 4.5 cents per point in value.
Either way this is exceptional. The points community considers anything above 1.5 cents per point a worthwhile Aeroplan redemption. At 4.5 cents per point on a normal fare and significantly higher on peak dates, this sweet spot consistently delivers some of the best value available in the entire Aeroplan program from Vancouver.
What the Flight Actually Gets You
ANA business class on the Boeing 787-9 between Vancouver and Tokyo is genuinely world class. The cabin features fully flat beds, exceptional Japanese cuisine, attentive service, and sake that rivals what you would find in a restaurant on the ground. The flight is approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes nonstop, meaning a flat bed matters. This is not a recliner seat dressed up as business class. It is a proper lie-flat bed on one of the most consistently praised airlines in the world.
What to Do in Tokyo Right Now
The upside of travelling in June is real. Hotels are cheaper than peak season, popular attractions like Senso-ji in Asakusa and the Meiji Shrine in Harajuku are noticeably less crowded, and the city's food scene, izakayas, ramen shops, and the Tsukiji outer market for breakfast, is exactly as good regardless of what the sky is doing overhead.
If you time your trip for mid to late June you may catch the tail end of the hydrangea season, one of Japan's lesser-known but genuinely beautiful seasonal events. Meiji Shrine's inner garden and the grounds of Hakone are particularly worth visiting for hydrangeas. Hakone itself makes an excellent day trip from Tokyo, with clear weather views of Mount Fuji and excellent onsen options.
How to Book
Go to Aeroplan.com, search YVR to NRT, select business class, and look for the ANA operated flight. Confirm the seat is showing before transferring any points from your Amex account. Transfers are irreversible.
Award space on this route is limited and moves quickly when it appears. If you have 55,000 Aeroplan points available and Tokyo is on your list, this is the redemption worth prioritising.
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Verify availability directly on Aeroplan.com before transferring any points. Award space can disappear quickly and all Amex to Aeroplan transfers are permanent.
