Aruba from New York, Nov 19–24: $2,573 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop JetBlue from JFK, out at 9:42 AM, landing 3:25 PM
- Tuscany Residence Aruba scores 9.5 from 123 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs of 85–86°F for all 5 nights on Eagle Beach
The catch: A checked bag runs about $180 for two and any resort fee isn't in the $2,573, and most days show drizzle in the normals.
Worth it if you want a nonstop beach getaway on quiet Eagle Beach; skip it if you're holding out for a fare under $483.
Worth it if a few passing showers don't bother you: $2,573 for two covers the nonstop JetBlue (B6) round trip at $986 plus 5 nights at Tuscany Residence Aruba at $1,587, taxes and fees included. You fly out of JFK on Thursday, Nov 19 and come home Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026. A checked bag, resort fees and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$2,573 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $986 |
| Tuscany Residence Aruba, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,587 |
| The total, before you go | $2,573 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $180 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $45 each way per bag on JetBlue, $180 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
$493 per person, round trip
$986 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · nonstop · 9h 31m
Out Thu, Nov 19, 9:42 AM – Thu, Nov 19, 3:25 PM · back Tue, Nov 24, 1:30 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 5:18 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | $493 | nonstop | 9h 31m |
| JetBlue | $493 | nonstop | 9h 33m |
| JetBlue | $494 | 1 stop | 12h 23m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 12:55 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$2,573 for two covers the nonstop round trip at $986 and 5 nights at Tuscany Residence Aruba at $1,587, taxes and fees included when we checked. The fare is $493 per person, a little above the $483 median of 11 earlier checks on this route, and the low in the past 30 days was $451, so this isn't a markdown; it's a fair price on a nonstop. Late November brings typical highs of 85–86°F and lows near 79°F. The season note is honest: short showers are more frequent this time of year but rarely last, and Aruba still has the driest climate in the Caribbean. With 1 hour of time difference, you land Thursday afternoon with no jet lag to sort out, and 5 nights leaves room for the beach, a snorkel and a day in Arikok.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm-water beach vacation with an easy pace: mornings on Eagle Beach, a snorkel or an off-road day when you want one, long dinners after sunset. It suits a couple or two friends who want sun without a long haul, and it works just as well for people who plan every day as for people who plan nothing past the pool.
Weather in Aruba, Nov 19–24
Typical highs 85–86°F, lows near 79°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19 | 86 °F | 78 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 85 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 85 °F | 78 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 24 | 86 °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 beach with low-rise hotels and the famous fofoti trees, a short ride from the bigger resorts and restaurants on Palm Beach. Tuscany Residence Aruba is the best value and the one in our total: $1,587 for the stay, $317 a night, for a Luxury Townhouse with a community pool, rated 9.5 from 123 reviews, with free cancellation. TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel is a 4-star, adults-only option at $1,891, $378 a night, for a Premier King Room, rated 8.7 from 278 reviews, also with free cancellation. The Mill Resort and Suites costs $2,003, $401 a night, for a Deluxe Studio Garden View Room with breakfast included, rated 8.9 from 995 reviews, but the rate isn't refundable.
Tuscany Residence Aruba
$1,587 for 5 nights, two guests · $317 a night
See roomsTRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel
$1,891 for 5 nights, two guests · $378 a night
See roomsThe Mill Resort and Suites
$2,003 for 5 nights, two guests · $401 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, steps from where you're staying
- Go 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
- End a day with a sunset catamaran sail off Palm Beach
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Getting there and around
| Airports in New York | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Aruba | Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA) |
| Flight time | 9h 31m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,959 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 5 nights in Aruba costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $986 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Tuscany Residence Aruba) | $1,587 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,300 |
| Total for two | $3,873 |
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: New York to Aruba
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $493 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $451 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $483 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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 local currency is the Aruban florin (AWG).
- Aruba is 1 hour ahead of New York on these dates.
- Flights land at Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA), 1,959 miles from New York.
- The fare doesn't include a checked bag, about $180 for two; we budget $1,300 for spending, or $3,873 in all.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you want a nonstop beach trip and can live with a few short showers. The fare of $493 per person sits a little above the $483 median we've seen on this route, so it's fair rather than marked down.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,573 for two, all in when we checked: $986 for the flights and $1,587 for 5 nights at Tuscany Residence Aruba. A checked bag is about $180 for two and isn't included; with $1,300 for spending, plan on $3,873.
What are the flight times?
Nonstop on JetBlue (B6). You leave JFK at 9:42 AM on Thursday, Nov 19 and land at 3:25 PM. The return leaves Aruba at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, Nov 24 and lands at 5:18 PM.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 85–86°F with lows near 79°F. Short showers are more frequent in November but rarely last, and Aruba still has the driest climate in the Caribbean.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, a passport is required for Aruba. The currency is the Aruban florin, and the island is 1 hour ahead of New York on these dates.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Tuscany Residence Aruba and TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel both offer free cancellation. The Mill Resort and Suites includes breakfast but isn't refundable.
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