Phoenix & Scottsdale from Austin, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,052 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, rated 8.5 by 175 guests
- Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 10m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Frontier has round trips from Austin to Phoenix & Scottsdale for $145 per person, or $290 for two, for Nov 14–21, 2026. That's 7 nights, and the flight has one stop. Typical highs run 71–81°F this time of year, and the best-value hotel, Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, is $1,105 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£1,052 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £219 |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £833 |
| The total, before you go | £1,052 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
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
£109 per person, return
£219 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 10m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 1:17 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 6:27 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £109 | 1 stop | 6h 10m |
| Southwest | £179 | nonstop | 2h 35m |
| Alaska | £171 | 1 stop | 12h 45m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 15:32 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $145 per person, this Frontier fare is $6 under $151, the median of the 6 earlier checks we ran on this route. That makes it 4% lower, and it has the Lowest in 30 days badge. It's a modest drop, not a fire sale, but flights are the smallest part of the budget: $290 for two, compared with $1,105 for the week at the best-value hotel. November is a good month to go. Typical highs are 71–81°F with lows near 53°F. That's well clear of the summer heat and ahead of the February and March spring training crowds, when resort rates peak. It's a good week for sunrise hikes, garden walks and slow afternoons at a spa, with evenings in Old Town. Prices include taxes and fees as of when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert and wellness week with food and nightlife on the side. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm days that aren't scorching, a few early hikes, a spa day and dinners within walking distance. The pace is easy. With 7 nights, you can pack the days or do almost nothing, and both work well here.
Weather in Phoenix & Scottsdale, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 81 °F | 54 °F | Clear |
| Sun 15 Nov | 79 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 72 °F | 55 °F | Overcast |
| Tue 17 Nov | 74 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 71 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Thu 19 Nov | 72 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 72 °F | 50 °F | Clear |
| Sat 21 Nov | 75 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Phoenix & Scottsdale
We'd pick Old Town Scottsdale as a base. It has walkable galleries, bars and restaurants, with resort-style hotels nearby, and two of the three picks are there. Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town is the best value at $1,105 for 7 nights ($158 a night). That's a King Studio Suite with breakfast, rated 8.5 from 175 reviews. Heads-up: it doesn't offer free cancellation. ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection is the top-rated pick at 9.4 from 262 reviews. It's $1,808 for the stay ($258 a night), room only, with free cancellation. Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town is the budget pick at $518 for the stay ($74 a night), with breakfast and free cancellation. Its score of 6.9 from 298 reviews suggests keeping expectations simple.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town
£833 for 7 nights, two guests · £119 a night
See roomsADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection
£1,363 for 7 nights, two guests · £194 a night
See roomsExtended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town
£390 for 7 nights, two guests · £56 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, when lows near 53°F keep the climb cool.
- Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West on one of the cooler, overcast days midweek.
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden for a close look at the cactus-studded landscape.
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort to fill a slow afternoon.
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert.
- End the day in Old Town Scottsdale's walkable bars, galleries and restaurants.
Also worth it
- Catch spring training baseball in the Cactus League
Tours and tickets in Phoenix & Scottsdale
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 6h 10m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 861 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £219 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town) | £833 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,423 |
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: Austin to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £109 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £109 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £114 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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, and you pay in US dollars.
- Phoenix is 1 hour behind Austin, so you gain an hour on the way out.
- The $145 Frontier fare has one stop. It leaves AUS at 1:17 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at PHX at 6:27 PM, 6h 10m in all.
- ADERO and Extended Stay America have free cancellation. Home2 Suites does not.
- Our estimate for two for the week is $3,215: $290 for flights, $1,105 for the hotel and $1,820 for spending at $130 per person a day.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $145 per person round trip on Frontier, or $290 for two, taxes and fees included. It has one stop and leaves Austin at 1:17 PM on Saturday, Nov 14.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes. Southwest flies nonstop for $237 per person. It leaves at 6:25 AM and lands at PHX at 8:00 AM, 2h 35m in the air. That's $92 more per person than Frontier, but you'd have most of Saturday in the desert.
Do I need a passport?
No. Phoenix & Scottsdale is a domestic trip from Austin, and you pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for these dates are 71–81°F, with lows near 53°F. Saturday, Nov 14 is normally the warmest day at 81°F and clear. Midweek tends to be overcast, with highs from 71°F to 74°F.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for this kind of trip. A week gives you room for a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a balloon ride, and still leaves a few easy days by the pool.
Can we catch spring training?
Not on this trip. Cactus League spring training runs in February and March, when resort rates are at their peak. In November, you'll miss the games but also the crowds and the peak prices.
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