Aruba from San Juan, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,352 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $596 per person, $76 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 85–86°F all week, lows near 79°F
- One-bedroom apartment near Eagle Beach for $86 a night, rated 8.5
The catch: The lowest fare has 2 stops and the outbound takes 25h 55m, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, dry beach week and don't mind two stops; skip it if a long travel day would spoil the trip.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip down: $1,794 for two covers the round-trip flights at $1,192 plus 7 nights at Flora Fauna 84 Aruba Apartment at $602, taxes and fees included, with resort fees, a checked bag and spending money not in it. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and fly home Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 7 nights in all. The fare is on F9 + B6 with 2 stops, not nonstop, and the outbound takes 25h 55m.
The total, before you go
£1,352 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £898 |
| Flora Fauna 84 Aruba Apartment, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £454 |
| The total, before you go | £1,352 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£57 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 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
£449 per person, return
£898 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + B6 · 2 stops · 25h 55m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:11 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 2:35 PM · back Sat, Nov 21, 3:46 PM – Sat, Nov 21, 10:17 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + B6 | £449 | 2 stops | 25h 55m |
| JetBlue | £490 | 1 stop | 9h 30m |
| F9 + B6 | £476 | 2 stops | 37h 3m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 04:06 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $596 per person, $1,192 for two, the fare is $76 below the typical fare on this route, 11% under the $672 median of our last 20 checks. We saw fares between $596 and $736 across 12 offers, so this one sits at the bottom of what we found when we checked; prices move, and it may not hold. Mid-November in Aruba means highs of 85–86°F and lows near 79°F. Short showers come more often this time of year but rarely last, and the island still has the driest climate in the Caribbean, outside the hurricane belt with steady trade winds. A full 7 nights gives you time to recover from the long trip down and still get several slow beach days, a snorkel or two and a sunset sail.
The kind of trip this is
This is a slow beach week: warm water, trade winds, a cactus-dotted desert inland and sunsets off the west coast. It suits a couple or two friends who want to swim, snorkel and take it easy without a packed schedule, with a day of off-road driving or a catamaran sail for variety. Pick the apartment and you can cook some meals and keep the week relaxed and simple.
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 in Eagle Beach, the wider, quieter stretch of low-rise hotels and the famous fofoti trees; Palm Beach is the busier strip of big resorts, casinos and restaurants. Flora Fauna 84 Aruba Apartment is the best value: a One-Bedroom Apartment at $602 for the 7 nights ($86 a night), rated 8.5 from 35 reviews, with no free cancellation. JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is the top rated: a 5-star Pool View Suite Double Queen at $5,959 for the stay ($851 a night), rated 9.1 from 235 reviews, with free cancellation. Aruba Beach Villas is the 3-star budget pick: a Studio with Ocean View at $1,104 for the stay ($158 a night), rated 8 from 263 reviews, with no free cancellation. All three are room only.
Flora Fauna 84 Aruba Apartment
£454 for 7 nights, two guests · £65 a night
See roomsJOIA Aruba by Iberostar
£4,492 for 7 nights, two guests · £641 a night
See roomsAruba Beach Villas
£832 for 7 nights, two guests · £119 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 stays
- Off-road to the Natural Pool in Arikok National Park
- Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck
- Snorkel the shallow reef at Baby Beach on the quiet southern end
- Take a day pass to Flamingo Beach on Renaissance Island near Oranjestad
- Sunset catamaran sail off Palm Beach
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Juan | Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Aruba | Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA) |
| Flight time | 25h 55m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 484 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 7 nights in Aruba costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £898 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Flora Fauna 84 Aruba Apartment) | £454 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,724 |
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: San Juan to Aruba
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £449 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £433 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £507 |
| Price checks | 20 |
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 (AWG), and there is no time difference with San Juan.
- Outbound leaves SJU at 7:11 PM Saturday and lands in AUA at 2:35 PM Sunday, Nov 15; the return leaves 3:46 PM and lands 10:17 PM.
- The fare is all-in with taxes and fees as found; a checked bag and resort fees are not in the $1,794 total.
- November brings more frequent short showers that rarely last; normals show drizzle on most days.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with a long outbound. The fare is $596 per person, $76 below the typical fare on this route, and highs of 85–86°F suit a full beach week. The trade-off is 2 stops and 25h 55m to get there.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,794 for two, all in: $1,192 for the flights and $602 for 7 nights at Flora Fauna 84 Aruba Apartment. With spending money at $130 per person a day, the budget comes to $3,614. Resort fees and a checked bag are extra.
Is there a faster flight?
Yes. We also found JetBlue with 1 stop, leaving at 6:25 AM and landing at 3:55 PM the same day, 9h 30m in all, at $650 per person, $1,300 for two.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Aruba requires a passport for this trip from San Juan, so check that yours is valid before you book.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 85–86°F with lows near 79°F for these dates. Short showers are more frequent in November but rarely last, and Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Not at the best-value apartment or Aruba Beach Villas, which have no free cancellation. JOIA Aruba by Iberostar offers free cancellation at $5,959 for the stay.
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