How many points do you need to travel?
The points you need will depend on the type of travel you want and the RBC Rewards-earning product you have.
Choose any airline, any flight, any time.
Whether it's a weekend getaway or a dream vacation, here's how many points you need to fly within Canada or around the world. No blackout dates or advance booking restrictions, even during peak periods.
15,000 pts
- Within or to an adjacent province/territory
- Within or to an adjacent U.S. state
35,000 pts
- Anywhere in Canada/U.S. except Hawaii and Alaska
45,000 pts
- Western Canada/U.S. to Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska
- Eastern Canada to Bermuda, Central America, Caribbean
55,000 pts
- Eastern Canada/U.S. to Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska
- Western Canada to Bermuda, Central America, Caribbean
65,000 pts
- Major gateway in Canada/U.S. to destinations in Europe
100,000 pts
- Major gateway in Canada/U.S. to destinations in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Middle East, Africa, South America
7,500 pts
- Within or to an adjacent province/territory
- Within or to an adjacent U.S. state
17,500 pts
- Anywhere in Canada/U.S. except Hawaii and Alaska
22,500 pts
- Western Canada/U.S. to Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska
- Eastern Canada to Bermuda, Central America, Caribbean
27,500 pts
- Eastern Canada/U.S. to Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska
- Western Canada to Bermuda, Central America, Caribbean
32,500 pts
- Major gateway in Canada/U.S. to destinations in Europe
50,000 pts
- Major gateway in Canada/U.S. to destinations in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Middle East, Africa, South America
Redeem for other types of travel
using a simple conversion:
Use this conversion rate for hotel stays, car rental, cruises and more. You can also use it for flights when you don't want to redeem from the Air Travel Redemption Schedule above.
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Redeem for all types of travel
using a simple conversion:
Don’t forget, if you’re short a few points, you can always purchase travel using both your points and credit card.
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Want to travel sooner?
With an RBC Avion credit card, you could be travelling sooner with any airline, any flight, any time. Apply today and get 15,000 welcome points5.
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