Aruba from Des Moines, Nov 14–21: $3,698 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $704 per person, $123 below the typical fare
- Adults-only Eagle Beach hotel, 9 from 224 reviews, breakfast included
- Highs of 85–86°F all week, free cancellation at all three hotels
The catch: The fare has two stops and the trip there takes 16h 44m, landing the next afternoon, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if two adults want a quiet beach week and don't mind a long trip there; skip it if you need a short, simple flight.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day. The trip costs $3,698 for two, with flights at $1,408 and 7 nights at Aruba Boutique & Art Hotel - Adults Only at $2,290, taxes and fees included. It runs Nov 14–21, 2026, on American (operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle) with two stops, so it isn't nonstop, and checked bags and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$3,698 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,408 |
| Aruba Boutique & Art Hotel - Adults Only, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $2,290 |
| The total, before you go | $3,698 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$123 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
$704 per person, round trip
$1,408 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle · 2 stops · 16h 44m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:23 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 2:07 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle | $704 | 2 stops | 16h 44m |
| Delta | $794 | 2 stops | 19h 38m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $825 | 1 stop | 9h 35m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 7:16 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $704 per person, $123 below the typical fare on this route. That's 15% under the $827 median of our earlier checks, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $704 to $987, so this one is at the bottom of the range. In mid-November, Aruba has typical highs of 85–86°F and lows near 79°F. The climate normals show drizzle on most days. The season note says short showers come more often this time of year but rarely last, and Aruba still has the driest climate in the Caribbean. A full week gives you time to get over the long trip down and settle into slow beach days. These prices were all in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a slow beach week for two adults. Your days are trade winds, snorkeling and a sunset sail, plus a day in the desert of Arikok National Park if you want a change. The adults-only pick keeps things quiet, so it suits couples and pairs of friends more than people looking for casino nights. Those are on the Palm Beach strip if you want them.
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 are 4-star hotels in Eagle Beach, the wider, quieter, low-rise beach with the fofoti trees. All three offer free cancellation. Our best-value pick, and the one in the total, is Aruba Boutique & Art Hotel - Adults Only. It's $2,290 for 7 nights ($327 a night), scores 9 from 224 reviews and includes breakfast, with a king room overlooking the pool. Our top-rated pick is Radisson Blu Aruba at $2,942 ($420 a night). It scores 8.6 from 532 reviews and is room only, in a one-bedroom king suite. Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort is $3,157 ($451 a night) and scores 8.6 from 489 reviews, with breakfast and a pool-view king room. For casinos and restaurants, Palm Beach is the high-rise strip. Noord has lower-priced inland villas.
Aruba Boutique & Art Hotel - Adults Only
$2,290 for 7 nights, two guests · $327 a night
See roomsRadisson Blu Aruba
$2,942 for 7 nights, two guests · $420 a night
See roomsCourtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort
$3,157 for 7 nights, two guests · $451 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 the quiet south
- Take a sunset catamaran sail off Palm Beach
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Des Moines | Des Moines International (DSM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Aruba | Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA) |
| Flight time | 16h 44m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 2,457 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Aruba costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,408 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Aruba Boutique & Art Hotel - Adults Only) | $2,290 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $5,518 |
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: Des Moines to Aruba
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $704 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $704 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $827 |
| 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'll need a passport.
- The currency is the Aruban florin (AWG).
- Aruba is 2 hours ahead of Des Moines this time of year.
- Outbound leaves DSM at 7:23 PM Saturday, Nov 14, and lands at AUA at 2:07 PM Sunday, Nov 15, with two stops.
- Checked bags (about $160 for two) and any resort fees aren't in the $3,698 total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For two adults who want a quiet beach week, yes. The fare is $123 per person below the typical fare on this route, and the hotel scores 9 from 224 reviews and includes breakfast. The catch is the trip there: two stops and 16h 44m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $3,698, all in: $1,408 for flights plus $2,290 for 7 nights at Aruba Boutique & Art Hotel - Adults Only, taxes and fees included. A checked bag adds about $160 for two. Spending money and any resort fees aren't included.
Is there a shorter flight?
We found a one-stop American flight (operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle) for $825 per person, or $1,650 for two. It leaves at 5:12 AM on Nov 14 and lands at 4:47 PM the same day, taking 9h 35m.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Aruba.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 85–86°F and lows are near 79°F. The climate normals show drizzle on most days. Showers are more frequent in November but rarely last, and Aruba still has the driest climate in the Caribbean.
Is 7 nights enough?
Seven nights covers a long travel day plus time for Arikok National Park, a couple of snorkel trips and a sunset sail.
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