Deal alert: Snag a flight to Aruba for as low as $160
Quick summary
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Aruba is a tropical Caribbean destination that tourists flock to all year. Who can blame them? From exploring a variety of stunning beaches, unique dive sites or the pastel-colored shops in the capital of Oranjestad, Aruba has something for every traveler. JetBlue Airways is offering deals to Aruba from major U.S. cities starting at $160 round-trip.
Scott's Cheap Flights, which offers a premium membership starting at $49 a year for alerts on discounted fares, found this deal for travel in February and March.
Deal basics
Airline: JetBlue Airways
Routes: BOS/FLL/JFK/LAX/ORD to AUA
How to book: Directly through JetBlue or via Google Flights
Travel dates: February and March
Related: All things Aruba: Where to stay, how to get there and COVID-19 protocols
Sample flights
The following deals are for Blue Basic fares on JetBlue, which only include a standard seat. A carry on, checked bag and seat selection will cost extra. The lowest price is $160 round-trip, and all the deals below are under $275 round-trip.
We found a basic economy flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Aruba (AUA) for $160 round-trip from the middle to end of March.
There are nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Aruba (AUA) priced at $208 in March.
There is limited availability from Chicago (ORD) to Aruba (AUA) at the price of $221 round-trip. We found one from the end of February to the beginning of March. The trip has a stop in Fort Lauderdale (FLL) each way.
You can travel from Boston (BOS) to Aruba (AUA) for $267 round-trip throughout March. The deal below is for the beginning of March and has a layover in New York (JFK) each way.
On the West Coast, travelers can go from Los Angeles (LAX) to Aruba (AUA) for $274 round-trip from the end of February to beginning of March. This flight includes a stop in Fort Lauderdale (FLL) each way.
Related: Miles Away: Pursuing points perfection in Aruba
Maximize your purchase
Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), the Citi Prestige® Card for 5 points per dollar on airfare, the Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees) or Chase Sapphire Reserve for 3 points per dollar on air travel, the American Express® Gold Card for 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for 2 points per dollar on travel. JetBlue cardholders can use the JetBlue Plus Card for 6 points per dollar on eligible JetBlue purchases, the JetBlue Card for 3 points per dollar or the JetBlue Business Card for 6 points per dollar.
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Related: 9 amazing places to use points for a trip to the Caribbean
Bottom line
Don't wait too long to book these fares as some of these deals are limited and bound to go fast. All visitors 12 and older must take a COVID-19 test to enter Aruba, but there is no proof of vaccination needed.