- Until October 16, 2026, RBC Avion points convert to Cathay Asia Miles at 1:1.15 instead of 1:1.
- Only Avion Elite members can convert to Asia Miles, with a 10,000-point minimum.
- Conversions can take up to four weeks and can't be reversed.
- RBC has run a 15% Asia Miles bonus twice since 2025, and 30% Avios bonuses three times.
RBC is giving a 15% bonus on Avion points converted to Cathay Asia Miles until October 16, 2026. That turns 10,000 Avion points into 11,500 Asia Miles instead of 10,000.
I picked up the RBC Avion Visa Platinum this summer, so this is the first RBC bonus I've looked at as an Avion member rather than from the outside.
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Bonus | 15% (1 Avion point = 1.15 Asia Miles) |
| Ends | October 16, 2026, 11:59pm Pacific (2:59am ET October 17) |
| Who | Avion Elite members |
| Minimum | 10,000 Avion points |
| Timing | Up to 4 weeks to post |
Who can convert
Only Avion Elite members can convert to Asia Miles. You're Elite if you hold at least one of RBC's Elite cards:
- RBC Avion Visa Infinite
- RBC Avion Visa Platinum
- RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege (including the Private Banking version)
- RBC Avion Visa Business Infinite, RBC Royal Bank Visa Business Platinum Avion and RBC Commercial Avion Visa
Avion Premium members can only convert to WestJet. Check which tier your Avion account shows before you plan around this.
How to convert
You convert in the Avion Rewards site under "Convert points", with no registration needed. The Asia Miles account has to be in the same name as your Avion account.
Give it time. RBC says up to four weeks for the points to convert and the miles to show up, and a conversion can't be reversed.
Standard conversion ratios
Outside of promotions, these are RBC's airline partners:
| Partner | Standard ratio | Minimum | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Asia Miles | 1:1 | 10,000 | Avion Elite |
| British Airways Avios | 1:1 (implied by RBC's 30% offers at 10:13) | 10,000 | Avion Elite |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10:7 | 5,000 | Avion Elite |
| WestJet points | Check in your account | 1,000 | Avion Elite and Premium |
RBC doesn't publish the WestJet ratio on a public page, and its Avios ratio only shows up inside promo terms. Check both in the Convert Points screen when you're signed in.
Past RBC Avion transfer bonuses
These come from RBC's own offer pages. I'll add each new one here.
| Dates | Partner | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 to Oct 16, 2026 | Asia Miles | 15% |
| Aug 4 to Sep 3, 2026 | AAdvantage | 15% |
| May 11 to Jun 19, 2026 | Avios | 30% |
| Nov 10 to Dec 19, 2025 | Avios | 30% |
| Aug 1 to 31, 2025 | AAdvantage | 15% |
| Jun 2 to Jul 11, 2025 | Avios | 30% |
| Apr 14 to May 12, 2025 | Asia Miles | 15% |
A pattern is starting to show. Avios bonuses are the biggest and most frequent, AAdvantage has had one every August, and Asia Miles came 17 months apart.
Is it worth it?
If you have a Cathay Pacific or oneworld award in mind, 15% extra is a nice discount on it. Convert what you need, not your whole balance.
If you don't, I'd wait. Avios has had a 30% bonus three times since 2025, so there's no rush to move points just because there's a bonus on.
Are you converting any Avion points this time? Let me know in the comments where you're headed.
RBC Avion to Asia Miles
15% bonus until October 16, 2026. Avion Elite members only.
Written by
Jason
Jason is a Toronto-based points-and-miles writer who sleeps in hostels and redeems for suites — honest, frugal, lightly funny.
