Aruba from Columbus, Nov 14–21: $1,807 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $414 per person, $149 below the typical fare on this route
- One stop on American, 6h 45m, landing 1:45 PM Saturday
- Eagle Beach apartment rated 8.6 from 48 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: It's one stop and a 6:00 AM departure, the normals show drizzle most days, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, easy beach week at a fair total; skip it if you need a nonstop or every day rain-free.
Worth it if a passing shower won't bother you: the trip is $1,807 for two, with the American flights at $828 plus Aruba Smart Apartments at $979, taxes and fees included. That covers 7 nights, Nov 14–21, 2026, flying from Columbus (CMH) with one stop in 6h 45m. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
$1,807 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $828 |
| Aruba Smart Apartments, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $979 |
| The total, before you go | $1,807 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$149 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
$414 per person, round trip
$828 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 6h 45m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 1:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | $414 | 1 stop | 6h 45m |
| MX + B6 | $547 | 3 stops | 47h |
| MX + B6 | $549 | 2 stops | 47h |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 3:54 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $414 per person, the fare is $149 below the typical fare on this route, 26% under, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. We checked 12 offers, from $414 to $630 per person. Typical highs for these dates are 85–86°F with lows near 79°F. November brings more frequent short showers, and the normals show drizzle most days, but they rarely last and Aruba is still the driest climate in the Caribbean. A full week leaves room for slow beach mornings plus a day in Arikok and a day on the water. The trip total is $1,807 for two; our budget adds $1,820 in spending money for the week, or $130 per person a day. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
A slow beach week for two: trade winds, warm water and low-rise Eagle Beach, with a desert national park inland for one active day. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like lazy days broken up by a snorkel trip or an off-road morning. Big resorts, restaurants and casinos sit along Palm Beach when you want an evening out.
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. Aruba Smart Apartments is the best value and the one in our total: $979 for 7 nights ($140 a night) for an apartment, rated 8.6 from 48 reviews, with free cancellation. Radisson Blu Aruba is the 4-star middle option at $2,942 for the stay ($420 a night), rated 8.6 from 532 reviews, also free to cancel. JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is the top rated: 5 stars, 9.1 from 235 reviews, $5,959 for the stay ($851 a night) in a pool view suite, with free cancellation. All three are room only. Palm Beach is the strip for restaurants, casinos and the calmest water.
Aruba Smart Apartments
$979 for 7 nights, two guests · $140 a night
See roomsJOIA Aruba by Iberostar
$5,959 for 7 nights, two guests · $851 a night
See roomsRadisson Blu Aruba
$2,942 for 7 nights, two guests · $420 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
- Day pass to Flamingo Beach on Renaissance Island
- Snorkel the shallow reef at Baby Beach on the quiet southern end
- Sunset catamaran sail off Palm Beach
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), Rickenbacker International (LCK) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Aruba | Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA) |
| Flight time | 6h 45m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,050 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 7 nights in Aruba costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $828 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Aruba Smart Apartments) | $979 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $3,627 |
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: Columbus to Aruba
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $414 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $414 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $563 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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 for Aruba.
- The currency is the Aruban florin (AWG).
- Aruba is 1 hour ahead of Columbus; the flight covers 2,050 miles in 6h 45m with one stop.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only.
- November showers are more frequent but rarely last; Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with one stop and some drizzle. The fare is $149 below the typical fare on this route, and the 8.6-rated apartment on Eagle Beach keeps the week at $1,807 for two.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,807 all in: $828 for two round-trip fares on American and $979 for 7 nights at Aruba Smart Apartments, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra; our budget puts spending at $1,820 for the week.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 85–86°F with lows near 79°F for Nov 14–21. The normals show drizzle on most days and overcast on Nov 18; November showers are more frequent but rarely last.
How long is the flight?
The American itinerary leaves Columbus (CMH) at 6:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 14, makes one stop and lands in Aruba at 1:45 PM local time, 6h 45m in all.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Aruba requires a passport, so check yours before you book.
Is 7 nights enough?
For a beach week, yes. Seven nights gives you time for Eagle Beach mornings, an off-road day in Arikok National Park, a snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck and a sunset sail, with lazy days in between.
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