Phoenix & Scottsdale from Atlanta, 13 – 16 Nov: £715 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £51 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, rated 8.3 by 1,060 guests
- Free cancellation at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 16h 39m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Phoenix & Scottsdale were $225 per person ($449 for two) on F9 for Friday, Nov 13 to Monday, Nov 16, 2026, which is 3 nights. The flights have 1 stop, so they aren't nonstop. Typical highs run 72–81°F with lows near 54°F, and the best-value hotel is $499 for the stay with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£715 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £338 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | £376 |
| The total, before you go | £715 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£51 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£170 per person, return
£338 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 16h 39m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 6:00 AM – Fri, Nov 13, 12:55 PM · back Mon, Nov 16, 6:00 AM – Mon, Nov 16, 3:44 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £170 | 1 stop | 16h 39m |
| Frontier | £170 | 2 stops | 20h 47m |
| Frontier | £185 | 2 stops | 21h 45m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 13:20 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
When we checked, the fare was $225 per person round trip, or $449 for two. That's $68 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 23% gap across the 12 offers we compared. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change. Mid-November is a good window for the desert. Typical highs run 72–81°F with lows near 54°F, after the summer heat and before February and March, when spring training brings peak resort rates. That leaves room for sunrise hikes, a garden walk and a long pool afternoon without overheating. Add the $499 three-night stay at the best-value hotel and our budget for two comes to $1,729, spending money included. It's a long weekend for a couple or two friends who want sun, a spa day and dinner in Old Town.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert and wellness getaway with a food and nightlife side. Mornings are for trails, afternoons for the pool or spa, and evenings for Old Town bars and restaurants. It suits a couple who want a reset or two friends who like a hike before brunch. Over three nights the pace stays easy, with a few plans and a lot of sunshine.
Weather in Phoenix & Scottsdale, 13 – 16 Nov
Typical highs 72–81°F, lows near 54°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov | 80 °F | 54 °F | Clear |
| Sat 14 Nov | 81 °F | 54 °F | Clear |
| Sun 15 Nov | 79 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 72 °F | 55 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Phoenix & Scottsdale
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale is the best value. It's $499 for the 3 nights ($166 a night) with breakfast and free cancellation, scored 8.3 across 1,060 reviews, and sits in North Scottsdale, the area known for big desert resorts, golf and spas. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is the top-rated pick at 8.9 from 250 reviews. It costs $1,840 for the stay ($613 a night), room only, with no free cancellation, so it's for a splurge you're sure about. Camelback Cozy is the budget-tagged vacation home at $531 for the stay ($177 a night), room only, with free cancellation and no review score yet. If you want to walk to galleries, bars and restaurants, look around Old Town Scottsdale.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
£376 for 3 nights, two guests · £125 a night
See roomsOmni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
£1,387 for 3 nights, two guests · £462 a night
See roomsCamelback Cozy
£400 for 3 nights, two guests · £133 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Phoenix & Scottsdale for these dates
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Where in Phoenix & Scottsdale
- Old Town Scottsdale: Walkable galleries, bars and restaurants with resort-style hotels nearby.
- North Scottsdale: Large desert resorts, golf and spas.
- Paradise Valley: Secluded luxury resorts beneath Camelback Mountain.
- Downtown Phoenix: Arts district, sports arenas and lower rates.
- Tempe: Lakeside hotels near the university and the airport.
What to do in Phoenix & Scottsdale
- Hike Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak at sunrise, before the day warms up toward 80°F.
- Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West.
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden on a clear afternoon.
- Book a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort.
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert.
Also worth it
- Catch spring training baseball in the Cactus League
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort
Tours and tickets in Phoenix & Scottsdale
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Atlanta | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 16h 39m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,580 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 3 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £339 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale) | £376 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | £588 |
| Total for two | £1,303 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Atlanta to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £170 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £158 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Phoenix & Scottsdale.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed. It's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- Phoenix runs 2 hours behind Atlanta, and both flights leave at 6:00 AM.
- The fare has 1 stop, with 16h 39m of total travel time listed, and you fly from ATL to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX).
- The La Quinta and Camelback Cozy rates have free cancellation. The Omni rate doesn't.
- The weather figures are seasonal normals, not a forecast: 72–81°F highs, lows near 54°F.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $225 per person round trip on F9, or $449 for two, with taxes and fees included. That's $68 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Fares change, so check the live price before you book.
What are the flight times?
You leave Atlanta at 6:00 AM on Friday, Nov 13 and land at 12:55 PM. The return leaves at 6:00 AM on Monday, Nov 16 and gets in at 3:44 PM. It has 1 stop, so it isn't nonstop.
What is the weather like?
Seasonal normals for these dates show highs of 72–81°F and lows near 54°F. Clear skies are typical early in the trip and overcast later. Bring a layer for the evenings.
Do I need a passport?
No. Phoenix & Scottsdale is in the United States, so you pay in US dollars and only need your usual ID for a domestic flight.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our budget for two comes to $1,729: $450 for flights, $499 for 3 nights at La Quinta with breakfast, and $780 for spending, which is $130 per person a day.
Is 3 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. Both flights leave at 6:00 AM, so you get Friday afternoon plus two full days for a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden or a spa day.
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