Fly to Lisbon in Lie-Flat Business Class for 60,000 Points One-Way

I want to tell you about the trip that reminded me I was still a person.

Not a mom. Not an executive. A person, with a passport, sitting alone on a plane headed to Lisbon, Portugal… and absolutely nobody needed anything from me for the next seven days.

It was my first solo trip abroad since having kids. And I am here to tell you that pastéis de Belém taste approximately 40% better when you eat them standing up on a cobblestone street with nowhere to be.

And now, you can do the same, because this deal just landed (see what I did there?).

Right now, you can fly from St. Louis (STL) to Lisbon, Portugal (LIS) in lie-flat business class on TAP Air Portugal for as few as 60,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points one-way. The cash value on this flight is $3,500, which means your points are worth up to 5.71 cents each.

That is what we call epic value. 🔥

Travel Details

Airline: TAP Air Portugal
Route: St. Louis (STL) to Lisbon (LIS)
Seat class: Business (lie-flat)
Points price: 60,000 Aeroplan points one-way
Cash price: $3,500
Dates: Select dates in November, January 2027, February 2027, and March 2027
Fees: $76 departing, $135 returning

Why This Deal Is Amazing

Let's do the math real quick. A lie-flat business class seat to Lisbon runs about $3,500 in cash. Book it through Air Canada Aeroplan at 60,000 points, and those points are worth 5.71 cents each.

Most people are thrilled to squeeze 1.5 cents per point out of a redemption. Getting nearly 6 cents is the kind of thing that makes seasoned travelers put down their coffee and pay attention. ☕

The best part? Aeroplan accepts transfers from some of the most popular points currencies out there:

• American Express Membership Rewards

• Bilt Rewards

• Capital One

• Chase Ultimate Rewards

So if you've been quietly stacking points on your Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card} or your Chase Sapphire Reserve®, this is exactly the kind of redemption those points were made for.

One thing to note: Depending on your specific routing, the domestic leg to your connecting hub may be in economy, with the lie-flat cabin beginning on the transatlantic portion. Confirm your full routing details when booking.

Lisbon is one of those cities that earns every bit of its hype without feeling like it's trying too hard. The food alone is worth the flight: pastéis de Belém (little custard tarts with a perfectly burnished top) are one of those things you will think about for years afterward. The trams. The viewpoints. The tiles literally everywhere you look.

And here's the thing nobody tells you before you go: take the train to Sintra. It's about a 20-minute ride from Lisbon, it costs almost nothing, and it will absolutely wreck you in the best possible way.

Sintra sits at a higher elevation than the city, so it has its own little microclimate — misty and cool even when Lisbon is sunny. And it's medieval. Like, genuinely, dramatically medieval. Castles on cliffs. Colorful palaces tucked into the hillside. The kind of place that makes you feel like you accidentally walked into a fairy tale. 🏰

How to Book

With Points: Find the fare through Daily Drop Pro. Transfer points from any of the programs listed above to Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1, then search the Aeroplan award calendar for your dates. November and early 2027 are your best windows right now.

One thing to note: Depending on your specific routing, the domestic leg to your connecting hub may be in economy, with the lie-flat cabin beginning on the transatlantic portion. Confirm your full routing details when booking.

This Deal Is Available From a Lot More Cities

St. Louis is just the featured departure city — this same 60,000-point rate is available from most major US cities, including Chicago, New York, Boston, Miami, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and more. If STL isn't your home airport, check Daily Drop Pro for availability from yours. There's a very good chance it's on the list. 🗺️

Maximize Your Booking

Make the most of your rewards by using a card that earns bonus points on flights, like:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card — Earn 2x points on all travel purchases

• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card — Earn 5x miles on flights through Capital One’s travel booking site

• American Express® Gold Card —  Earn 3x points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines

• Chase Sapphire Reserve® — Earn 4x points on flights booked direct

• American Express Platinum Card® — Earn 5x points on flights booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel® (up to $500,000 per calendar year, then 1x)

Pro Tip

You don't have to have all 60,000 Aeroplan points sitting in one place. Chase, Amex, Capital One, and Bilt all transfer to Aeroplan at 1:1. Add up what you have across your cards before you decide you can't make this work. You might surprise yourself. And if you need a little more motivation... pastéis de Belém. That's all I'm saying. 🥐