Aruba from Fort Lauderdale, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,105 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Fare is $517 per person, $102 below the typical fare on this route
- Aruba Palms Escape Suites on Eagle Beach scores 8.8 from 229 reviews
- Highs of 88–90°F for Oct 23–25
The catch: Avianca's 2 stops take 20h 50m, so you land Saturday at 3:50 PM and fly home Sunday, Oct 25; a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if one night on the beach is enough for you; skip it if you want two full days on the sand.
Not worth it this week: the fare is low, but the weekend is too short for the flight. The total for two is $1,466, all in, with taxes and fees: Avianca flights at $1,034 plus 2 nights at Aruba Palms Escape Suites at $384 and its $48 property fee. A checked bag and spending money aren't included, and the outbound leaves Friday, Oct 23 at 7:00 PM, makes 2 stops and lands Saturday at 3:50 PM, 20h 50m later, on a trip that ends Sunday, Oct 25.
The total, before you go
£1,105 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £779 |
| Aruba Palms Escape Suites, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £289 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £36 |
| The total, before you go | £1,105 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£77 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£390 per person, return
£779 for two, taxes and fees included · Avianca · 2 stops · 20h 50m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 3:50 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca | £390 | 2 stops | 20h 50m |
| JetBlue | £510 | nonstop | 2h 50m |
| COPA | £477 | 1 stop | 16h 45m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 13:35 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare itself is good. At $517 per person, it's $102 below the typical fare on this route, 16% less, and it was the lowest of the 12 offers we saw, which went as high as $841. The late-October forecast has highs of 88–90°F, with a 39% chance of thunderstorms Friday, 33% on Saturday and drizzle at 23% on Sunday. The season note says short showers come more often this time of year but rarely last. The problem is the schedule. The Avianca flight leaves at 7:00 PM Friday and lands at 3:50 PM Saturday, so you pay for 2 nights but only sleep on the island for one. The JetBlue nonstop takes 2h 50m, but it costs $677 per person, or $1,354 for two. That's above the typical fare. For this weekend, we'd skip it and watch this route for a longer trip.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-snorkel island getaway on dry, breezy Aruba, with cactus desert inland and calm water off Palm Beach. It suits a couple or two friends who want sand, a sunset sail and an easy pace, plus nightlife on the Palm Beach strip if you want it. On these dates it's a quick dash, so it works best for travelers who don't mind long flights and a short stay.
Weather in Aruba, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 88–90°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 88 °F | 78 °F | 39% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 90 °F | 83 °F | 33% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 90 °F | 80 °F | 23% |
Where to stay in Aruba
All three hotels are on Eagle Beach, the wider, quieter beach with low-rise hotels and the fofoti trees. Aruba Palms Escape Suites is the best value: a studio at $384 for 2 nights ($192 a night) that scores 8.8 from 229 reviews. Its $48 property fee is already in our total, and it doesn't offer free cancellation. Bubali Bliss Studios & Villas is the top rated at 9.1 from 142 reviews. It costs $475 for the stay, plus $91 paid at the property, and has free cancellation. Aruba Boutique & Art Hotel - Adults Only is a 4-star with breakfast at $568 for the stay, plus $70 at the property, and scores 9 from 225 reviews. It's the pick for couples who want an adults-only stay. If you want big resorts, casinos and restaurants, that's Palm Beach.
Aruba Palms Escape Suites
£289 for 2 nights, two guests · £145 a night
See roomsBubali Bliss Studios & Villas
£358 for 2 nights, two guests · £179 a night
See roomsAruba Boutique & Art Hotel - Adults Only
£428 for 2 nights, two guests · £214 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
- Photograph the fofoti trees on Eagle Beach at sunrise, a short walk from all three hotels
- Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck
- Take a sunset catamaran sail off Palm Beach
- Go off-road to the Natural Pool in Arikok National Park
- Snorkel the shallow reef at Baby Beach on the quiet southern end
- Get a day pass to Flamingo Beach on Renaissance Island
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Aruba | Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA) |
| Flight time | 20h 50m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,143 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Aruba costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £779 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Aruba Palms Escape Suites) | £289 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,461 |
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: Fort Lauderdale to Aruba
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £390 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £348 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £467 |
| Price checks | 15 |
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 for Aruba.
- The currency is the Aruban florin, and there's no time difference from Fort Lauderdale.
- The fare doesn't cover a checked bag, which is about $160 for two.
- Aruba Palms Escape Suites has no free cancellation, but Bubali Bliss Studios & Villas does.
- Prices are all in, taxes and fees included, as we found them. They can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The fare is $102 below the typical fare on this route, but the Avianca outbound takes 20h 50m with 2 stops and lands Saturday at 3:50 PM. On an Oct 23–25 trip, that leaves you one night on the island.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,466, all in: $1,034 for the flights plus $384 for 2 nights at Aruba Palms Escape Suites and its $48 property fee. A checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't included. We'd also set aside $520 for two in spending money.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. JetBlue flies nonstop in 2h 50m, leaving at 9:50 AM on Oct 23 and landing at 12:40 PM. It costs $677 per person, or $1,354 for two, which is above the $619 typical fare.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Aruba. Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA) is 1,143 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL).
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 88–90°F, with a 39% chance of thunderstorms on Friday, 33% on Saturday under overcast skies and 23% drizzle on Sunday. In this season, short showers come more often but rarely last.
Is 2 nights enough?
Not on this flight. The Avianca outbound leaves at 7:00 PM Friday and lands at 3:50 PM Saturday, so one of your 2 hotel nights goes unused. Aruba makes more sense with a longer stay.
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