Cheap Flights to Aruba

Cutting costs when travelling to your holiday destination is a great way to save money and allow you to have more fun at your final port of call. In terms of low-budget airlines flying to Aruba, there are several different options departing from both South America and the United States.

Despite most flights’ destination is Curaçao, the second most popular routes start in the USA. The scheduled flights from the USA (with an airline(s) operating each route) are presented on the scheme below.
Cheap flights from USA to Aruba
Cheap flights from USA to Aruba

Low fare airlines

Jet Blue (www.jetblue.com) is an American low-budget airline which offers flights to Aruba from New York City and Boston, as well as many connecting flights from all over the United States. Prices vary $480 and $520 USD for flights from New York City and $550 and $580 for flights from Boston. On average there are two flights departing from each destination daily.

Aires airlines is a budget airline operation in the South American Market (www.aires.aero). The airline primarily serves the Columbian market, with daily flights to Aruba from 16 major Columbian cities. Prices vary between $420 and $480 although tickets tend to be much cheaper the earlier you buy.

AirTran (www.airtran.com) is a low-budget American airline, operating flights to Aruba from Atlanta. There is a set number of ‘web-rates‘ on each given flights, meaning a return trip can be as cheap as $220 USD when booked early. Regular prices also remain fairly cheap, and usually cost between $250 and $310 USD. Flights operate once a week on Saturdays. The airline plans to introduce weekly flights from Orlando in Febuary 2010. Air Tran also offers many connecting flights within the USA when travelling to and from Aruba.

Spirit Airlines (www.spiritair.com) offer direct flights from Ford Laduerdale, Miami, USA. The airlinesflies to Aruba once a week, arriving and departing on Saturday. Prices are kept fixed at $299 USD return, no matter how early or late they are booked, with the only price increases occuring during the New Year and Easter period. The airline offers special prices on any last minute seats remaining on flights within a week of departure.

Avior Airlines (www.avior.com.ve) offers flights to Aruba from Caracas and Valencia, Venezuela. Prices are usually in the range of $410 - $430 USD return for flights from Caracas, and $360 - $400 USD for flights from Valencia. Flights from both destinations operate three times a week. Prices nearly double during the New Year period, but drop soon after, so it is best to avoid the holiday rush.

Because Aruba has an average temperature of 28C all year long, it remains a popular tourist destination throughout and airlines tend to keep prices steady throughout the year due to constant demand. As with all airlines, there is a peak in prices during the Christmas and New Year period, as well as Easter and school vacations in the United States. One way of ensuring the best possible price is to book tickets early. As with all budget airline fares, the lowest cost tickets often offer very little flexibility and it is important to familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions before making your purchase.

Cheap Flights to Aruba