RBC Avion Air Travel Redemption Schedule (2026): Points needed per flight

RBC Avion Rewards is one of Canada's most flexible credit card points programs. Unlike co-branded programs that lock you into a single airline, Avion points let you book any airline through the Air Travel Redemption Schedule — a fixed chart that tells you exactly how many points you need for a flight, with no blackout dates.

This guide explains how the schedule works, the points tiers, how it compares to other Avion redemptions, and which RBC Avion card earns points the fastest.

Nothing here is financial advice, and RBC may change its redemption schedule or points valuation at any time. Always confirm current terms on the official RBC Avion Rewards page before booking.

How the Air Travel Redemption Schedule works

The RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule is a fixed-value chart: you redeem a set number of Avion points for a flight ticket valued up to a specific dollar amount. If the ticket costs less than the tier ceiling, you use fewer points (the difference is not refunded). If it costs more, you pay the difference in cash or use more points.

The typical schedule is:

• 15,000 points — redeem for a flight valued up to $150
• 35,000 points — redeem for a flight valued up to $350
• 50,000 points — redeem for a flight valued up to $500
• 65,000 points — redeem for a flight valued up to $650
• 100,000 points — redeem for a flight valued up to $1,000

At every tier the value is approximately 1 cent per point (CPP), which is the standard benchmark for Avion. The $1,000 tier is the most efficient if you can accumulate 100,000 points, since smaller redemptions below a tier threshold leave some point value unused.

Key advantages of the schedule:

• Any airline. Book on any carrier, not just a single partner. Full-service, discount, or regional — no restrictions.
• No blackout dates. Any available seat on the airline can be booked.
• No minimum stay. One-way and multi-city bookings are allowed.
• Taxes and fees included. The point redemption covers the base fare; taxes and carrier-imposed fees are still charged to your card.

How to book

You book flights through the RBC Avion Rewards travel booking centre, either online or by phone. The process is:

1. Search for your flight in the Avion Rewards portal.
2. The portal shows the cash price and the points price based on the redemption schedule.
3. Select the points option and complete the booking.
4. Any remaining taxes and fees are charged to your RBC credit card.

Because the schedule is fixed, you can calculate exactly what a flight will cost in points before you search. A $450 flight, for example, falls in the 50,000-point tier (up to $500), so it costs 50,000 points.

Compare: other redemption options

RBC Avion points are not limited to flights. You can also redeem for:

• Car rentals and hotels. Booked through the Avion Rewards portal at fixed point values.
• Merchandise and gift cards. Usually at a lower value than the flight schedule.
• Statement credits. Typically the lowest value, around 0.5 CPP or worse.
• Transfer to British Airways Avios. At 1:1, providing access to British Airways' partner award chart.

For most cardholders the Air Travel Redemption Schedule delivers the highest and most predictable value. Non-flight redemptions should generally be avoided unless you have a small points balance that can't reach the $150 flight tier.

Which RBC Avion card earns fastest

RBC offers multiple Avion-earning cards, each with different earn rates and annual fees:

Card	Annual fee	Base earn rate	Best earn rate
RBC Avion Visa Infinite	$120	1 point per $1	1.25 points per $1 on travel
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege	$399	1.25 points per $1	1.25 points per $1 on all spend
RBC Visa Platinum Avion	$120	1 point per $1	1 point per $1
RBC Avion Visa Business	$120	1 point per $1	1 point per $1

At 1 point per $1 approaching 1 CPP, the effective return on spend is roughly 1% for base earn. The Avion Visa Infinite earns 1.25 points per $1 on travel purchases, making it the personal card with the strongest earn in its category.

Bottom line

The RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule is one of the most transparent and flexible fixed-value programs in Canada. It offers predictable 1 CPP flight redemptions on any airline with no blackout dates — a valuable option for travellers who want certainty and choice, even if the headline value is lower than what a well-executed Aeroplan or Amex Membership Rewards transfer can deliver.

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