Phoenix Sky Harbor to Queen Beatrix International
3009 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 6h 27m with 3 airlines operating direct service from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Queen Beatrix International (AUA). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $249 return), with peak prices in August (around $747). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor
Arriving in Aruba
Queen Beatrix International on Aruba is the southern-Caribbean island's only airport, 3 km southeast of downtown Oranjestad. US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance operates here — passengers clear US immigration before boarding, arriving in the US as domestic flights. Fares peak November–April when northern winters push demand; the rest of the year is significantly cheaper, and Aruba sits south of the typical hurricane belt.
Who flies PHX to AUA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 6h 27m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 6h 27m | Economy |
| Condor | DE | 6h 27m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly PHX→AUA
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Phoenix to Aruba FAQs
Direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Queen Beatrix International (AUA) take approximately 6h 27m for the 3009-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $249. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
3 carriers operate direct service from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Queen Beatrix International (AUA): American Airlines, British Airways and Condor. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 30 days. ED (Embarkation and Disembarkation) form required online before arrival. US CBP pre-clearance at AUA — flights arrive in the US as domestic. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Queen Beatrix International (AUA) is the primary international airport for Aruba. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.