Quick answer
RBC Avion points are worth 1 cent each on any travel for Avion Elite cardholders, so 10,000 points cover $100 of travel. Booked through RBC’s Air Travel Redemption Schedule, flights can be worth up to about 2 cents a point. On RBC ION and Avion Select cards, travel is worth about 0.58 cents a point.
A note on accuracy: RBC publishes its travel rates and flight schedule, and the values below come from them, checked in October 2026. Confirm the details in your Avion Rewards account before you redeem.
Avion points value calculator
Type your balance to see it in dollars.Any travelAvion Elite, 100 points = $1
$250Flights on RBC’s scheduleUp to about 2¢, if the fare is near the maximum
$500Travel on RBC ION or Avion Select172 points = $1
$145Key takeaways
- 1¢ a point on any travel for Avion Elite cards, such as the RBC Avion Visa Infinite. That's a floor you can count on.
- Up to about 2¢ on flights booked with RBC's Air Travel Redemption Schedule, when the cash fare is close to the maximum for its band.
- Your card tier matters. RBC ION and Avion Select cardholders get 172 points per $1 on travel, or about 0.58¢.
- Avion Elite points transfer to airlines, including British Airways Avios and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles at 1:1.
- Points don't expire while your RBC credit card account is open.
What Avion points are worth, by how you use them
These rates come from RBC and Avion Rewards. The value depends on your card tier and what you book.
| How you use them | Value per point | 10,000 points |
|---|---|---|
| Flights on the Air Travel Redemption Schedule (Elite) | Up to about 2¢ | Up to $200 |
| Business or first-class flights (Elite) | 2¢ (100 points = $2) | $200 |
| Any travel booked with points (Elite and most Premium) | 1¢ | $100 |
| Travel on RBC ION, ION+ or Avion Select | About 0.58¢ | About $58 |
For our rankings we use 1¢ as the floor for Avion Elite points, because any travel qualifies. Read how we value points in our methodology.
How much are your Avion points worth?
Common balances, converted at the three rates in the calculator.
| Points | Any travel (1¢) | Best flights (2¢) | ION or Select (0.58¢) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $50 | $100 | $29 |
| 10,000 | $100 | $200 | $58 |
| 25,000 | $250 | $500 | $145 |
| 50,000 | $500 | $1,000 | $291 |
| 75,000 | $750 | $1,500 | $436 |
| 100,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $581 |
RBC's Air Travel Redemption Schedule
Avion Elite cardholders can book flights at a fixed number of points, as long as the ticket price, before taxes and fees, is at or under the maximum for its band. These are one-way economy figures from Avion Rewards; round trips cost double.
| Band | Points (one-way) | Maximum ticket price | Best value per point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick getaways | 7,500 | $175 | 2.33¢ |
| Explore North America | 17,500 | $375 | 2.14¢ |
| Vacation destinations | 22,500 | $450 | 2.00¢ |
| Unforgettable escapes | 27,500 | $550 | 2.00¢ |
| Visit Europe | 32,500 | $650 | 2.00¢ |
| See the world | 50,000 | $1,000 | 2.00¢ |
Where each band goes, per Avion Rewards:
- Quick getaways: within your province or territory, or to a neighbouring one or a neighbouring U.S. state.
- Explore North America: anywhere in Canada or the U.S., except Hawaii and Alaska.
- Vacation destinations: Western Canada to Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska, or Eastern Canada to Bermuda, Central America and the Caribbean.
- Unforgettable escapes: Eastern Canada to Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska, or Western Canada to Bermuda, Central America and the Caribbean.
- Visit Europe: major Canadian and U.S. gateways to Europe.
- See the world: major gateways to Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and South America.
"Best value" assumes the fare equals the maximum. RBC says schedule flights start at 7,500 points for a short one-way economy flight. Taxes and fees are paid separately, and can be paid with points.
Worked example: schedule or pay with points?
Say a one-way flight in the "Explore North America" band costs $360 before taxes. These are example prices, not a live quote.
- On the schedule: 17,500 points. Value: $360 ÷ 17,500 = 2.06¢ a point.
- Paying with points at 1¢: 36,000 points for the same fare.
- The schedule saves you 18,500 points.
If the fare were $190, the schedule would still cost 17,500 points, about 1.09¢ each, so paying at 1¢ (19,000 points) would be close. The schedule wins when the fare is near the band's maximum. Check any booking with our cents per point calculator.
Transferring Avion points to airlines
Avion Elite points can be converted to airline programs. RBC lists these ratios:
| Program | Ratio |
|---|---|
| British Airways Club (Avios) | 1 Avion point = 1 Avios |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 1 Avion point = 1 Asia Mile |
| WestJet Rewards | 1 Avion point = 1 WestJet point |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10 Avion points = 7 miles |
Transfers need a minimum of 1,000 to 10,000 points depending on the program, can take time, and can't be reversed. Avion Premium cardholders can convert to WestJet only. See RBC Avion credit cards for current terms.
How to get more value from Avion points
- Use the schedule when the fare is high. Compare the fare with the band's maximum before booking.
- Pay with points at 1¢ when the fare is low. Cheap flights and hotels are better value at the flat rate.
- Use the 2¢ business-class rate if you'd buy a premium cabin anyway.
- Watch for transfer bonuses to British Airways, which have appeared from time to time.
- Compare cash-like options with travel. Before paying down your balance with points, check its rate against the 1¢ you get on travel.
Do Avion points expire?
No, as long as your RBC credit card account stays open. RBC says points are forfeited 12 months after the account is closed. Source: RBC.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 Avion point worth?
1 cent on any travel for Avion Elite cardholders, and up to about 2 cents on flights booked with RBC's Air Travel Redemption Schedule. On RBC ION and Avion Select cards, travel is worth about 0.58 cents a point.
How much are 10,000 Avion points worth?
$100 in travel at 1¢ a point, or up to about $200 on a well-priced flight from the schedule. 7,500 points can cover a short one-way flight with a fare up to $175.
How much are 50,000 Avion points worth?
$500 in travel at 1¢, or a one-way "See the world" flight with a fare up to $1,000 before taxes.
What are Avion Elite, Premium and Select?
They are RBC's three point tiers. Avion Elite points (from cards such as the RBC Avion Visa Infinite) get the best travel rates and airline transfers. Premium points get 1¢ on travel for most cards and WestJet transfers. Select and RBC ION points get about 0.58¢ on travel.
Can you convert Avion points to cash?
Not directly. You can use points to pay down your RBC credit card balance. Check the rate in your Avion Rewards account first, and compare it with the 1¢ you get on travel.
Comparing programs? See what TD Rewards points are worth, or read cash back vs. travel points. You can also compare WestJet points and CIBC Aventura points. Or see all rewards programs.
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Find the cash price, the taxes and fees, and the points needed, then see what each point is worth in our cents per point calculator.
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Check it now →How we checked: travel rates, the Air Travel Redemption Schedule and transfer ratios were checked against RBC and Avion Rewards websites in October 2026.