Aruba from Albuquerque, 14 – 21 Nov: £2,917 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £534 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Tuscany Residence Aruba, rated 9.5 by 123 guests
- Free cancellation at Tuscany Residence Aruba
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 17h 34m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Aruba are $646 per person ($1,292 for two) for Nov 14–21, 2026, a 7-night stay, on American (operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle) with 2 stops, not nonstop. Expect highs of 85–86°F with short showers. The best-value hotel, Tuscany Residence Aruba on Eagle Beach, is $2,578 for the week.
The total, before you go
£2,917 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £974 |
| Tuscany Residence Aruba, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,943 |
| The total, before you go | £2,917 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£534 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£487 per person, return
£974 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · 2 stops · 17h 34m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 5:56 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 2:30 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | £487 | 2 stops | 17h 34m |
| Delta | £595 | 2 stops | 20h 48m |
| Delta. Operated by SkyWest DBA Delta Connection | £622 | 2 stops | 16h 35m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 15:25 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $646 per person round trip, or $1,292 for two, this fare is $708 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 52% gap across the 12 offers we checked. It's also the lowest of our 4 checks on this route in the past 30 days. The next options we found were Delta at $790 and $825 per person, so the American fare is a real step down. In mid-November, highs run 85–86°F and lows sit near 79°F. Short showers are more frequent this time of year but rarely last, and Aruba still has the driest climate in the Caribbean, outside the hurricane belt. A week gives you time to settle into Eagle Beach, snorkel a shipwreck and drive out to Arikok National Park without rushing. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a week-long beach vacation at an easy pace: mornings on the sand, afternoons snorkeling or out on a catamaran, and evenings in Palm Beach for dinner or the casinos. It suits couples best, and it also works for friends who want time in the water plus some nightlife. The island's desert side, with its cactus and off-road tracks in Arikok, is good for a day or two of adventure if lying still gets old.
Weather in Aruba, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 85–86°F, lows near 79°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 86 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 15 Nov | 86 °F | 80 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon 16 Nov | 86 °F | 80 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 17 Nov | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed 18 Nov | 85 °F | 80 °F | Overcast |
| Thu 19 Nov | 86 °F | 78 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 20 Nov | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat 21 Nov | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Aruba
All three picks are on Eagle Beach, the wider, quieter stretch with low-rise hotels and the fofoti trees. All three are room only with free cancellation. Tuscany Residence Aruba is the best value: $2,578 for the 7 nights ($368 a night) for a Signature Water Villa with a tropical lagoon pool. It also has the highest score of the three, 9.5 from 123 reviews. Radisson Blu Aruba is a 4-star with a one-bedroom king suite at $2,972 ($425 a night), scored 8.6 from 533 reviews, the most of the three. Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort, also 4-star, is $2,974 ($425 a night) for a golf villa one-bedroom suite and scores 8.8 from 250 reviews. If you want big resorts and restaurants, look at Palm Beach. Noord has inland villas at lower prices.
Tuscany Residence Aruba
£1,943 for 7 nights, two guests · £277 a night
See roomsRadisson Blu Aruba
£2,240 for 7 nights, two guests · £320 a night
See roomsDivi Village Golf and Beach Resort
£2,242 for 7 nights, two guests · £320 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Aruba for these dates
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Where in Aruba
- Palm Beach: The high-rise strip of big resorts, casinos and restaurants on the calmest stretch of water.
- Eagle Beach: Low-rise hotels and timeshares on a wider, quieter beach with the famous fofoti trees.
- Oranjestad: The pastel Dutch capital, with the cruise port, shopping and the Renaissance resort's flamingo island.
- Noord: Inland villas and apartments a short drive from Palm Beach at lower prices.
- San Nicolas and Savaneta: The quiet southern end, with Baby Beach, street art and local seafood.
What to do in Aruba
- Off-road to the Natural Pool in Arikok National Park, across the island's cactus-dotted desert.
- Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck, then spend the afternoon back on the beach.
- Photograph the fofoti trees on Eagle Beach at sunrise, on the same beach as all three hotels.
- Get a day pass to Flamingo Beach on Renaissance Island, off Oranjestad.
- Snorkel the shallow reef at Baby Beach, at the quiet southern end near San Nicolas.
- Take a sunset catamaran sail off Palm Beach on the calmest stretch of water.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Albuquerque | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Aruba | Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA) |
| Flight time | 17h 34m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 2,762 miles each way |
| Time difference | +3 hours |
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What 7 nights in Aruba costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £974 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Tuscany Residence Aruba) | £1,943 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £4,289 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Albuquerque to Aruba
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £487 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £487 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Aruba; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Aruban florin (AWG).
- Short showers are more frequent but rarely last; still the island's driest climate in the Caribbean.
- You need a passport. The local currency is the Aruban florin (AWG).
- Aruba is 3 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
- Heads-up: the outbound flight leaves ABQ at 5:56 PM on Saturday, Nov 14, takes 17h 34m with 2 stops and lands at 2:30 PM on Sunday, Nov 15.
- November brings more frequent short showers, but they rarely last.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation. Prices are all-in as we found them on Oct 12, 2026.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked on Oct 12, it was $646 per person round trip, or $1,292 for two, all-in, on American operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle. The Delta options we saw were $790 and $825 per person. Prices can change.
Is it nonstop?
No. The flight has 2 stops and takes 17h 34m. It leaves Albuquerque at 5:56 PM on Saturday, Nov 14, and lands in Aruba at 2:30 PM on Sunday, Nov 15. The return times weren't in the fare we found, so check them before you book.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Aruba. The local currency is the Aruban florin (AWG), and the island is 3 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
What is the weather like in mid-November?
Typical highs are 85–86°F, with lows near 79°F. The seasonal normals show drizzle on most days and one overcast day. Showers are more frequent in November but rarely last.
Is 7 nights enough?
For one beach base, yes. Seven nights on Eagle Beach leaves room for Arikok National Park, two snorkel spots, a Renaissance Island day pass and a sunset sail, with plenty of slow beach days in between.
What does the whole week cost for two?
We estimate $5,690 for two: $1,292 for flights, $2,578 for the Tuscany Residence Aruba stay and $1,820 in spending, based on $130 per person a day for 7 days.
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