Aruba from Buffalo, Dec 11–16: $2,671 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $207 below the typical fare on this route, per person
- TRYP by Wyndham on Eagle Beach scores 8.7 from 278 reviews
- Highs of 85–86°F, plus free cancellation at the hotel
The catch: Two stops and 19h 11m on the way down: you leave Friday at 6:58 PM and land Saturday at 3:09 PM, and checked bags are about $160 for two.
Worth it if a two-stop trip down is a fair trade for a warm week; skip it if you'd rather pay more for a shorter flight.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip down: it's $2,671 for two, with the flights at $768 plus 5 nights at TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel at $1,903, taxes and fees included. You go Dec 11–16, 2026 (5 nights) on American, operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle. It isn't nonstop: there are two stops on the way down.
The total, before you go
$2,671 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $768 |
| TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,903 |
| The total, before you go | $2,671 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$207 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); 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
$384 per person, round trip
$768 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle · 2 stops · 19h 11m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 6:58 PM – Sat, Dec 12, 3:09 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle | $384 | 2 stops | 19h 11m |
| JetBlue | $443 | 1 stop | 15h 54m |
| Delta | $469 | 1 stop | 8h 20m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 7:49 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $384 per person. That's $207 below the typical fare on this route ($591), or 35% under it, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. Add the hotel and the whole trip comes to $2,671 for two: the flights plus 5 nights at TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that number. In mid-December, Aruba usually sees highs of 85–86°F and lows near 79°F. Short showers are more frequent this time of year, but they rarely last, and the island still has the driest climate in the Caribbean. It sits outside the hurricane belt and gets steady trade winds. For a December break from Buffalo, that's a beach week with warm water and easy days, and the price came in under what this route usually costs.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-reef getaway: slow mornings on Eagle Beach, a snorkel or off-road day, and sunsets on the water. It suits a couple or two friends who want warmth and quiet more than a packed schedule. When you want a night out, Palm Beach's restaurants and casinos are up the road. The pace on the island is easy. The only long days are the travel days.
Weather in Aruba, Dec 11–16
Typical highs 85–86°F, lows near 79°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11 | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Dec 14 | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Dec 15 | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed, Dec 16 | 86 °F | 79 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Aruba
All three picks are on Eagle Beach. It's a wider, quieter beach with low-rise hotels and the famous fofoti trees, and Palm Beach's big resorts and restaurants are a short way up the coast. TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel is the best value and the one in our total. It's $1,903 for 5 nights ($381 a night) in a Premier King Room, scores 8.7 from 278 reviews, has free cancellation and is adults only. JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is the top rated, with 9.1 from 235 reviews. It's a five-star suite at $3,374 for the stay ($675 a night), also with free cancellation. Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort costs $2,000 ($400 a night) with breakfast included and scores 8.6 from 487 reviews, but it doesn't offer free cancellation.
TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel
$1,903 for 5 nights, two guests · $381 a night
See roomsJOIA Aruba by Iberostar
$3,374 for 5 nights, two guests · $675 a night
See roomsCourtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort
$2,000 for 5 nights, two guests · $400 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
- Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck
- Photograph the fofoti trees on Eagle Beach at sunrise, a short walk from all three hotels
- 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 Buffalo | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Aruba | Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA) |
| Flight time | 19h 11m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 2,160 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 5 nights in Aruba costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $768 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel) | $1,903 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,300 |
| Total for two | $3,971 |
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: Buffalo to Aruba
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $384 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $384 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $591 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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. The currency is the Aruban florin (AWG).
- Aruba is 1 hour ahead of Buffalo. You fly from Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) to Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA).
- Prices are all in, taxes and fees included, as we found them. Resort fees and checked bags (about $160 for two) aren't included.
- We'd plan on about $130 per person a day to spend, or $1,300 for two, which brings the trip to $3,971.
- TRYP by Wyndham and JOIA Aruba are room only. Courtyard by Marriott includes breakfast.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if the travel day doesn't bother you. The fare is 35% under the typical on this route, the hotel scores 8.7 and December highs are 85–86°F. The trade-off is two stops and 19h 11m on the way down.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,671 for two, taxes and fees included: $768 for the flights ($384 per person) plus $1,903 for 5 nights at TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel. Resort fees, checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included.
Is there a shorter flight?
Yes. We also found Delta with one stop, leaving at 6:00 AM and taking 8h 20m, for $469 per person ($938 for two). JetBlue had a one-stop option at $443 per person ($885 for two).
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 85–86°F with lows near 79°F. December brings more short showers, but they rarely last, and Aruba still has the driest climate in the Caribbean.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Aruba. The local currency is the Aruban florin (AWG), and the island is 1 hour ahead of Buffalo.
Is 5 nights enough?
The hotel is booked for 5 nights, but you land Saturday, Dec 12 at 3:09 PM, so your first full beach day is Sunday. That still leaves time for a snorkel, the Natural Pool and a sunset sail.
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