From our side of the country, except for what Liz posted, which may get to Aruba too late to fly over, the shortest, quickest way is Continental through Houston. All the above posters (except Liz) are using connections we can't get to in time from the left coast. Which then requires an overnight in ATL or DFW/HOU outbound
You burn most of Friday and arrive on Bonaire Saturday morning doing this. You also return on Saturday morning. There's also a Sunday return option through Newark. Note that both departures leave early so your last dive day is shortened also.
You can be in the water by 10-10:30AM Sat. after your BMP orientation. The resorts store your luggage til check-in, some also have breakfast when you arrive.
Fri 5-Sep-08
Seattle (SEA)
Depart 12:45 pm to Houston (IAH)
Arrive 6:57 pm
Duration: 4hr 12mn
CO Flight: 366
Houston (IAH)
Depart 11:30 pm
Arrive 5:15 am +1 day
Duration: 4hr 45mn
CO Flight: 1898
Total distance: 4,003 mi (6,442 km)
Total duration: 8hr 57mn (13hr 30mn with connections)
Sat 13-Sep-08
Kralendijk (BON)
Depart 7:30 am to Houston (IAH)
Arrive 11:20 am
Duration: 4hr 50mn
CO Flight: 1899
Houston (IAH)
Depart 12:48 pm
Terminal C to Seattle (SEA)
Arrive 3:28 pm
Duration: 4hr 40mn
CO Flight: 267
Total distance: 4,003 mi (6,442 km)
Total duration: 9hr 30mn (10hr 58mn with connections)
Total price for this trip: $798.80
Or back Sunday through Newark:
Sun 14-Sep-08
Kralendijk (BON)
Depart 6:00 am to Newark (EWR)
Arrive 10:45 am
Duration: 4hr 45mn
CO Flight: 1556
Newark (EWR)
Depart 2:05 pm
Terminal C to Seattle (SEA)
Arrive 4:55 pm
Duration: 5hr 50mn
CO Flight: 1681
Total distance: 4,409 mi (7,096 km)
Total duration: 10hr 35mn (13hr 55mn with connections)
Total price for this trip: $803.30
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