Tampa International to Queen Beatrix International
1340 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 06m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Tampa International (TPA) to Queen Beatrix International (AUA). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $169 return), with peak prices in August (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Tampa International
Tampa International is regularly ranked among America's best-loved mid-sized airports for its compact, easy-to-navigate design — a single landside terminal connected to four airside satellites by people movers. There is no rail to downtown Tampa; the SkyConnect automated train links the main terminal to a consolidated rental car centre. Southwest, Spirit and Allegiant compete hard on price for theme-park-adjacent leisure traffic. International long-haul reaches London (BA), Frankfurt (Lufthansa) and seasonal Zurich (Edelweiss).
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 TPA to AUA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 06m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 06m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 3h 06m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 3h 06m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 06m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 06m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 06m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 3h 06m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly TPA→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.
Tampa to Aruba FAQs
Direct flights from Tampa International (TPA) to Queen Beatrix International (AUA) take approximately 3h 06m for the 1340-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 $169. 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Tampa International (TPA) to Queen Beatrix International (AUA): Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest 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.