Famed for its jaw-dropping, velvety-soft white sand beaches and shimmering turquoise waters, Aruba attracts droves of visitors from across the globe.
A quick scroll through photos from the tropical gem reveals palm tree-lined shores, glamorous high-rise buildings, and even elegant, coral-pink flamingos wading into its crystal clear waters.
But flights to the paradisaical Caribbean destination typically start at upwards of $1,000 round-trip from the Lower Mainland.
The least expensive flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad, Aruba, usually cost between $1,050 and $2,800. A flight that departs on Aug. 7 and returns on Aug. 26 costs $982, which is roughly $508 lower than typical prices for the route, according to Google Flights.
Skyscanner is showing return Vancouver flights to the sunny destination starting at half the price of tickets that are already considered low.
A flight that departs Vancouver on Saturday, Nov. 11, and returns from Aruba on Thursday, Nov. 23 costs $481 including all taxes and fees. The itinerary only includes one stop in either direction at Toronto's Lester B. Pearson Airport (YZZ).
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Travellers flying in or out of YVR also have a new option to check on the conditions at the airport in one quick "snapshot." Have a look at the airport's new operational snapshot and get some tips on how to move quickly through the airport for your next flight.
