Aruba from Birmingham, Nov 14–21: $4,736 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $636 per person, $227 below the typical fare on this route
- Radisson Blu Aruba on Eagle Beach, rated 8.6 from 531 reviews
- Free cancellation and typical highs of 85–86°F for the week
The catch: It's one stop and 8h 30m with a 5:05 AM departure, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want a beach week with snorkeling and don't mind an early start; skip it if you need a nonstop or no showers at all.
Worth it if one stop and a 5:05 AM start are fine with you: $4,736 for two, all in, covers flights at $1,272, 7 nights at Radisson Blu Aruba at $3,098 and its $366 resort fee, taxes and fees included. You go Nov 14–21, 2026, on American, operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle, with one stop on the way down. Checked bags and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$4,736 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,272 |
| Radisson Blu Aruba, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $3,098 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $366 |
| The total, before you go | $4,736 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$227 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on American, $160 for two round trip); 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
$636 per person, round trip
$1,272 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · 1 stop · 8h 30m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 5:05 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 3:35 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $636 | 1 stop | 8h 30m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $647 | 1 stop | 17h 24m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $726 | 1 stop | 8h 41m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 5:03 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$636 per person is $227 below the typical fare on this route, which runs $863 per person, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. That's 26% under, or $454 less for the two of you. Mid-November is a good week to go: typical highs are 85–86°F with lows near 79°F, and Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt. Short showers are more frequent from October through December but rarely last, and the island still has the driest climate in the Caribbean. The Radisson Blu Aruba room comes with free cancellation, so you can lock in the week and still change your mind. Seven nights gives you time for Eagle Beach mornings, a snorkel at Baby Beach and a day off-road in Arikok National Park. Prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A beach week with some adventure mixed in: slow mornings on Eagle Beach, a snorkel or two, one day bouncing over desert tracks in the national park and a sunset out on the water. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm, mostly dry weather and an easy pace, with Palm Beach there when you want restaurants and casinos at night.
Weather in Aruba, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 85–86°F, lows near 79°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 86 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 86 °F | 80 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 86 °F | 80 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 85 °F | 80 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 86 °F | 78 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 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. Palm Beach is the strip for big resorts, casinos and restaurants. Radisson Blu Aruba is the best value and the one in our total: $3,098 for 7 nights ($443 a night) in a One-Bedroom King Suite, rated 8.6 from 531 reviews, plus a $366 resort fee at the property. JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is the top rated at 9.1 from 236 reviews, $7,658 for the stay, with $773 in fees at the property. TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel is the budget pick at $3,104 ($443 a night), rated 8.6 from 280 reviews, with $319 in fees at the property. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Radisson Blu Aruba
$3,098 for 7 nights, two guests · $443 a night
See roomsJOIA Aruba by Iberostar
$7,658 for 7 nights, two guests · $1,094 a night
See roomsTRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel
$3,104 for 7 nights, two guests · $443 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
- Go off-road to the Natural Pool in Arikok National Park
- Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck
- Photograph the fofoti trees on Eagle Beach at sunrise
- Get a day pass to Flamingo Beach on Renaissance Island
- Snorkel the shallow reef at Baby Beach in San Nicolas and Savaneta
- Take a sunset catamaran sail off Palm Beach
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Birmingham | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Aruba | Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA) |
| Flight time | 8h 30m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,791 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Aruba costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,272 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Radisson Blu Aruba) | $3,098 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $6,190 |
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: Birmingham to Aruba
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $636 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $636 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $863 |
| Price checks | 10 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers 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 to fly from Birmingham to Aruba.
- The local currency is the Aruban florin (AWG).
- Aruba is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham this time of year.
- The outbound leaves BHM at 5:05 AM and lands at AUA at 3:35 PM, one stop, 8h 30m.
- Checked bags run about $160 for two and aren't in the trip total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if one stop and an early flight work for you. The fare is $636 per person, 26% under the typical $863, the hotel offers free cancellation, and highs sit at 85–86°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$4,736 for two, all in: $1,272 in flights, $3,098 for 7 nights at Radisson Blu Aruba and its $366 resort fee, taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included; we budget $130 a day per person.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Aruba needs a passport for travelers from Birmingham.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs of 85–86°F and lows near 79°F for these dates. Short showers are more frequent in November but rarely last, and Aruba has the driest climate in the Caribbean.
How long is the flight?
8h 30m with one stop on American, operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle. It leaves Birmingham at 5:05 AM and lands in Aruba at 3:35 PM local time.
Is 7 nights enough?
For a beach week, yes. Seven nights covers Eagle Beach, a snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck or Baby Beach, a day in Arikok National Park and a sunset sail off Palm Beach.
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