Best Credit Cards for Canada to India Flights
Top travel credit cards for earning points on India flights — TD Aeroplan, Amex Cobalt, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
Best Credit Cards for Canada to India Flights
The right credit card can save you hundreds — or even earn you a free flight to India.
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TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite
$139/year
Earn Rate: 1.5 Aeroplan points per $1 on groceries & gas, 1 point on everything else
Welcome Bonus: Up to 40,000 Aeroplan points welcome bonus
Best For: Families who shop at Costco/grocery stores and want to accumulate Aeroplan for Air Canada/Star Alliance flights to India.
💡 Insight: A family spending $3,000/month on groceries and gas earns ~54,000 points/year — nearly enough for a round-trip economy to Delhi.
American Express Cobalt
$155.88/year ($12.99/month)
Earn Rate: 5x points on food & drink, 2x on transit & travel, 1x on everything else
Welcome Bonus: Up to 30,000 MR points welcome bonus
Best For: Foodies and travelers who eat out frequently. Transfer MR points 1:1 to Aeroplan.
💡 Insight: Spending $500/month on restaurants alone earns 30,000 MR points/year. Transfer to Aeroplan for Star Alliance flights.
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite
$150/year
Earn Rate: 2 Scene+ points per $1 on grocery, dining, entertainment & transit; 1 point elsewhere
Welcome Bonus: Up to 40,000 Scene+ points welcome bonus
Best For: Travelers who want no foreign transaction fees — saves 2.5% on purchases in India.
💡 Insight: No foreign transaction fees means you save $50-100 on every trip when spending in India.