Sedona from Birmingham, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,052 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £179 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona, rated 8.8 by 867 guests
- Free cancellation at Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 15m 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 Birmingham to Sedona are $417 per person ($834 for two) on Southwest for Oct 23–25, 2026, a 2-night weekend with one stop on the way into Phoenix. The forecast is clear all weekend with highs of 66–72°F, and the best-value hotel, Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona, is $562 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£1,052 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £629 |
| Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £424 |
| The total, before you go | £1,052 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£179 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Southwest, £106 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
£314 per person, return
£629 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 1 stop · 6h 15m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 5:45 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 10:00 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | £314 | 1 stop | 6h 15m |
| Southwest | £427 | nonstop | 3h 45m |
| United. Operated by Mesa Airlines DBA United Express | £329 | 1 stop | 5h 46m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 19:35 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $417 per person round trip, $237 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 36% under the $654 top fare. We checked 12 offers for this weekend, and they ranged from $417 to $654. If you'd rather skip the connection, the nonstop is $567 per person. October is Sedona's peak season, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates, so hotels aren't cheap. Still, the best-value room we found is $281 a night. The forecast is clear for all three days, with highs of 66–72°F, lows of 45–48°F and rain chances of 2–6%. That's ideal trail weather: Cathedral Rock in the morning, a jeep ride over the slickrock in the afternoon and stars at night. Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as we found them, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-wellness getaway in the desert: red rock, trails, spa time and dark skies. It suits a couple who wants a romantic reset, or two friends who'd rather do an early hike than stay out late. The pace is easy but full, with one big outing a day and slow evenings. You land Friday night, so Saturday is the main event and Sunday is for a scenic drive.
Weather in Sedona, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 66–72°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 72 °F | 45 °F | 2% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 66 °F | 48 °F | 3% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 70 °F | 46 °F | 6% |
Where to stay in Sedona
Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona is the best value at $562 for the 2 nights ($281 a night). It scores 8.8 from 867 reviews, and the room is a Queen Studio with Sofa Bed and Balcony/Patio. Kokopelli Inn Sedona, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is the top rated, with a 9 from 1,174 reviews, at $690 for the stay ($345 a night) in a room with two queen beds. Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG is the budget pick at $596 ($298 a night) with a score of 8.4. It's also the only one of the three that includes breakfast. All three had free cancellation when we checked. For where to look, West Sedona has most of the hotels and restaurants and is close to the trailheads. Uptown Sedona is walkable, with shops, galleries and red-rock views from the main street.
Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona
£424 for 2 nights, two guests · £212 a night
See roomsKokopelli Inn Sedona, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
£520 for 2 nights, two guests · £260 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG
£449 for 2 nights, two guests · £225 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Sedona for these dates
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Where in Sedona
- Uptown Sedona: Walkable shops and galleries with red-rock views from the main street.
- West Sedona: Most hotels and restaurants, close to the trailheads.
- Oak Creek Canyon: Creekside cabins and lodges in the shade north of town.
- Village of Oak Creek: Resorts and golf beneath Bell Rock, a few miles south.
- Boynton Canyon: Secluded luxury spa resorts like Enchantment.
What to do in Sedona
- Hike Cathedral Rock or Devil's Bridge on Saturday, when the forecast high is 66°F.
- Take a Pink Jeep tour over the slickrock for big red-rock views without the climb.
- Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross on your way into or out of town.
- Drive Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff on Sunday, through shaded creekside cabins and lodges.
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community, and pack a warm layer for lows of 45–48°F.
Also worth it
- Slide down the natural chute at Slide Rock State Park
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Birmingham | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 6h 15m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,425 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 2 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £629 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona) | £424 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £1,625 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Birmingham to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £314 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £314 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Sedona.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak season with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates
- No passport needed: this is a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- Sedona is 2 hours behind Birmingham.
- The $417 fare is Southwest with one stop, 6h 15m total, leaving BHM at 5:45 PM Friday and landing at PHX at 10:00 PM.
- You fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), and Sedona is two hours north. Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) is the other nearby airport.
- October is peak season, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates. All three hotels we found offer free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
The flight is $417 per person, or $834 for two, on Southwest with one stop. The nonstop on Southwest is $567 per person ($1,134 for two), leaving at 10:40 AM and landing at 12:25 PM. A one-stop United Express option was $437 per person.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
We estimate $2,156 for two: $834 for flights, $562 for the best-value hotel and $760 for spending, which works out to $190 per person per day. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days. Highs are 72°F on Friday, 66°F on Saturday and 70°F on Sunday, with lows of 45–48°F and rain chances of just 2–6%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. The $417 fare lands at 10:00 PM Friday, so Saturday is your full day for a hike and a jeep tour. Sunday works for the Chapel of the Holy Cross or Oak Creek Canyon. If you want more daylight, the nonstop lands at 12:25 PM Friday.
How do I get from the airport?
You land at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), and Sedona sits two hours north of Phoenix. Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) is also listed as a nearby airport.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a 1,425-mile domestic trip, so you pay in US dollars and only need a passport if you'd normally bring one.
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