Least Expensive From the DC Area: Aruba, St. Kitts or St. Thomas? - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

CMF · July 19, 2007, 10:53 AM

I'm hoping someone has already done the homework

Charles

Eric in McLean · July 23, 2007, 12:57 PM

You mean flight? You're not going to find any direct flights and they're all about the same price, and subject to change. You're stuck doing the research

CMF · July 23, 2007, 01:04 PM

. . . I hope some will post that disagrees with Mr. Eric in McLean. I concede that there are no direct flights. But I question Mr. in McLean's assertion that the airfares to all the islands are the same.

Charles

amshah97 · July 23, 2007, 01:15 PM

I generally have found flights to St Thomas to be cheaper, maybe 300-400. Whereas Aruba has consistently been 600-800 (atleast the times I have looked). I think St. Kitts will be closer to Aruba.

Kagehitokiri · July 23, 2007, 01:17 PM

http://www.farecompare.com/search/flyertalk.html

St Thomas 230
St Kitts 338
Aruba 358

CMF · July 23, 2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

http://www.farecompare.com/search/flyertalk.html

St Thomas 230
St Kitts 338
Aruba 358

That is a neat trick Kagehitokiri!

Charles

SherryS · July 23, 2007, 02:20 PM

I have priced/purchased tickets from DCA-STT for the last 2 "Spring Break" weeks. I have gotten them for about $330 each, after searching nearly every day. Purchased at that price ASAP, when seen. I have not priced the other locations. Also, I think United has a direct flight from IAD to STT. You might want to check/price that route.

johnmfaeth · July 23, 2007, 05:24 PM

I know that Continental flies direct EWR to STT. US Airways used to fly direct Philliy to STT. I think some do exist.

The stopover in San Juan is quick and relatively painless on AA if going to STT.

I recall someone mentioning direct HOU to Aruba.

m61376 · July 24, 2007, 09:15 AM

I think it would be best, though, to check fares for the timeframe you are interested in to each of the destinations. Since St. Thomas and St. Kitts are much more seasonal than Aruba, depending on the time of year you may see large fare variations.

You can easily run the fares on Kayak.com for when you want to go and make an easy comparison. Kayak, btw, gives the full fare (inclusive of taxes) while the above link doesn't include the taxes/fees.

Also- although you didn't ask- again depending on when you want to go- don't let just airfare determine the destination. For example, if you are travelling during hurricane season, there is potentially a big difference between islands.

Kagehitokiri · July 24, 2007, 10:37 AM

1. the farecompare page only requires departure city
2. once you click on a destination, it brings up month selection, which shows total price

not perfect by any means, but pretty helpful

July 19, 2007, 10:53 AM	#1
CMF TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 11, 05 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,196 Resorts: Foxrun Townhouse Week 30; Marriott Manor Club Platinum; Marriott Barony Beach Gold	Least Expensive From the DC Area: Aruba, St. Kitts or St. Thomas? I'm hoping someone has already done the homework Charles

July 23, 2007, 01:04 PM	#3
CMF TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 11, 05 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,196 Resorts: Foxrun Townhouse Week 30; Marriott Manor Club Platinum; Marriott Barony Beach Gold	In the honorable tradition of TUG . . . . . . I hope some will post that disagrees with Mr. Eric in McLean. I concede that there are no direct flights. But I question Mr. in McLean's assertion that the airfares to all the islands are the same. Charles

July 23, 2007, 02:20 PM	#7
SherryS TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Siesta Key, FL and Grandville, MI Posts: 484 Resorts: 3 weeks at Calini Beach Club	I have priced/purchased tickets from DCA-STT for the last 2 "Spring Break" weeks. I have gotten them for about $330 each, after searching nearly every day. Purchased at that price ASAP, when seen. I have not priced the other locations. Also, I think United has a direct flight from IAD to STT. You might want to check/price that route. __________________ SherryS: Siesta Key, FL and Grandville, MI owner 3 weeks: Calini Beach Club, Siesta Key, FL

July 24, 2007, 09:15 AM	#9
m61376 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 2, 06 Location: NY Posts: 3,244 Resorts: Marriott's Aruba Surf Club	I think it would be best, though, to check fares for the timeframe you are interested in to each of the destinations. Since St. Thomas and St. Kitts are much more seasonal than Aruba, depending on the time of year you may see large fare variations. You can easily run the fares on Kayak.com for when you want to go and make an easy comparison. Kayak, btw, gives the full fare (inclusive of taxes) while the above link doesn't include the taxes/fees. Also- although you didn't ask- again depending on when you want to go- don't let just airfare determine the destination. For example, if you are travelling during hurricane season, there is potentially a big difference between islands. Last edited by m61376 : July 24, 2007 at 09:17 AM.

July 24, 2007, 10:37 AM	#10
Kagehitokiri Awaiting Activation Guest BBS Reg. Date: Aug 8, 06 Posts: 706	1. the farecompare page only requires departure city 2. once you click on a destination, it brings up month selection, which shows total price not perfect by any means, but pretty helpful Last edited by Kagehitokiri : July 25, 2007 at 12:51 PM.

July 23, 2007, 12:57 PM	#2
Eric in McLean Guest BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 476	You mean flight? You're not going to find any direct flights and they're all about the same price, and subject to change. You're stuck doing the research

July 23, 2007, 01:15 PM	#4
amshah97 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Nov 18, 05 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 82 Resorts: Marriott Grande Vista	I generally have found flights to St Thomas to be cheaper, maybe 300-400. Whereas Aruba has consistently been 600-800 (atleast the times I have looked). I think St. Kitts will be closer to Aruba.

July 23, 2007, 01:17 PM	#5
Kagehitokiri Awaiting Activation Guest BBS Reg. Date: Aug 8, 06 Posts: 706	http://www.farecompare.com/search/flyertalk.html St Thomas 230 St Kitts 338 Aruba 358

July 23, 2007, 05:24 PM	#8
johnmfaeth TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 7, 06 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 2,601	I know that Continental flies direct EWR to STT. US Airways used to fly direct Philliy to STT. I think some do exist. The stopover in San Juan is quick and relatively painless on AA if going to STT. I recall someone mentioning direct HOU to Aruba.

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