Destination guide · Caribbean
Aruba: when to go, is it safe, what it costs from Omaha.
Everything a planner from Omaha asks about Aruba on one page: the U.S. State Department has it at Level 1 (exercise normal precautions) as of 2026-08-19, the driest stretch in the 25-year NASA record is April, February and March, and the lowest round-trip fares we found from OMA to AUA by season. Numbers only, each with its source and date, plus what Ann can set up.
Photo: Ann Lane
Is Aruba your kind of trip?
Aruba gives you 10 months a year inside the 72–90°F comfort band with under 3 in of rain, which is why it works for travelers whose dates are fixed by school or work rather than by weather. Fares from Omaha swing $342 between seasons ($530–$872 to AUA), which rewards flexible dates. A Level 1 advisory makes it an easy first international trip.
Quick facts
- Country
- Aruba (Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Airports from OMA
- AUA
- Climate point
- Oranjestad / Eagle Beach, Aruba
- Advisory
- Level 1 · 2026-08-19
- Driest
- April, February and March
- Wettest
- October and November
When to go
The Aruba calendar, from April on
Rain is the first filter. At Oranjestad / Eagle Beach, Aruba, the driest months are April at 0.4 in, February at 0.6 in, March at 0.6 in; the wettest are October (3.4 in) and November (3.4 in). The year totals about 17.8 inches.
Highs stay between 81 and 85°F all year, so temperature rarely decides it. The months that pair a 72–90°F high with under 3 inches of rain are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December.
Hurricane season runs June through November here; Aruba's wettest peak-season month is October at 3.4 in. Season dates and how Ann handles them: /how-we-source-data.
Seaweed peaks regionally in June–July (USF); Aruba in July runs 84°F with 1.1 in of rain. Beach-level impact varies by week; Ann checks the latest bulletin.
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| Month | High / low | Rain | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81° / 79°F | 1.1" | 79% | 20 mph |
| Feb | 81° / 78°F | 0.6" | 78% | 20 mph |
| Mar | 81° / 79°F | 0.6" | 79% | 20 mph |
| Apr | 82° / 79°F | 0.4" | 81% | 20 mph |
| May | 83° / 81°F | 1.0" | 83% | 20 mph |
| Jun | 84° / 81°F | 1.0" | 83% | 21 mph |
| Jul | 84° / 81°F | 1.1" | 83% | 20 mph |
| Aug | 85° / 82°F | 1.2" | 81% | 19 mph |
| Sep | 85° / 83°F | 1.9" | 81% | 17 mph |
| Oct | 85° / 83°F | 3.4" | 81% | 15 mph |
| Nov | 84° / 82°F | 3.4" | 80% | 16 mph |
| Dec | 83° / 80°F | 2.1" | 79% | 19 mph |
Highlighted: dry and in the 72–90°F band. NASA POWER, Oranjestad / Eagle Beach, Aruba.
Getting there from Omaha
The Eppley-to-AUA question
For a 7-night trip the lowest fare we found from Omaha to AUA was $530 (spring (mid-april), Delta/WestJet) and the highest $872 (summer (mid-july)), a $342 swing by season.
Compare all Omaha departuresFlights from Omaha (OMA), lowest found by season
To AUA (Queen Beatrix International, Oranjestad)$530–$872 round trip across the seasons checked
- Winter (mid-January) · Jan 16, 2027–Jan 23, 2027$660United, 1 stop via ORD, 8h 40m out
- Spring (mid-April) · Apr 17, 2027–Apr 24, 2027$530Delta + WestJet, 2 stops via DTW/YYZ, 25h 25m out, self-transfer
- Summer (mid-July) · Jul 17, 2027–Jul 24, 2027$872American Airlines, 1 stop via CLT, 22h 06m out
- Fall (mid-September) · Sep 18, 2027–Sep 25, 2027$660American, 1 stop via CLT, 8h 30m out
Oct–Nov 2027: not published by airlines when checked.
Observed Oct 30, 2026; not quotes. Method.
Safety & entry
Aruba on the State Department scale (Level 1)
U.S. State Department travel advisory
Level 1: the State Department says to exercise normal precautions in Aruba.
Advisory updated 2026-08-19.
Full Aruba advisory · State Dept API, 2026-10-30.
Passport & entry for U.S. citizens
- Passport
- Required. Valid for the period of stay
- “Your passport must be valid for period of stay.”
- Online entry form
- Aruba online ED Card (Embarkation/Disembarkation card), mandatory for every passenger including infants, completed within the 7 days before travel at https://edcardaruba.aw/; a USD 20 Sustainability Fee applies since July 1, 2024 (State Dept).
- “It is a mandatory step for every passenger traveling to the island of Aruba, including infants and children.”
- Also required
- Return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds required.
- “You must have a return or onward ticket. You must show proof of sufficient funds to cover your accommodation and food expenses during your stay.”
| VisaNo visa for 30 days or less | Blank pages1 page for the entry stamp |
State Dept Aruba page, guidance August 13, 2026 · form issuer.
Ann has been
Aruba, in Ann's words
Ann has been. "We stayed at Paradise Beach Villas, located across from Eagle Beach, and rented a car, which gave us the flexibility to explore the island at our own pace." "Would I recommend Aruba? 100%."
Sun tip from her trip. "One important tip: don't underestimate the sun. The breeze can make the temperature feel comfortable, but the sun is intense. Sunscreen, reapplication and hydration are essential." Felt safe on the island. "The people of Aruba were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we felt safe and comfortable throughout our visit."
Ann has featured it: "Riu Antillas Adults Only - All Inclusive, Aruba"
Most Omaha travelers do Aruba as an all-inclusive week. Ann's job is the matching: adults-only or kids club, which coast, which room category earns a free upgrade, and the transfer so nobody is bargaining with a taxi line. Payment goes to InteleTravel or the resort, never through this site.
From Ann's own camera roll
Aruba month by month
Twelve dashboards, one per month.
Aruba questions
When is the best time to visit Aruba?
What is the Aruba travel advisory level?
Aruba entry: passport, visa, forms
How much is a flight from Omaha to Aruba?
From Ann
Aruba, for your week, with real numbers.
The driest months are April, February and March. Tell Ann yours and she comes back with options and trade-offs.
Photo: Ann Lane · Data 2026-10-31 · How we source the numbers