Phoenix & Scottsdale from Buffalo, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,244 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £15 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, 9h 14m 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 Buffalo to Phoenix & Scottsdale were $327 per person, or $654 for two, for Nov 14–21, 2026 (7 nights). That fare is on JetBlue with one stop, not nonstop. Expect typical highs of 71–81°F, and the best-value hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, is $997 for the week with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£1,244 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £493 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £752 |
| The total, before you go | £1,244 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £136 |
£15 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £34 each way per bag on JetBlue, £136 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
£246 per person, return
£493 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · 1 stop · 9h 14m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 1:14 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | £246 | 1 stop | 9h 14m |
| Delta | £246 | 1 stop | 6h 55m |
| American | £246 | 1 stop | 7h 54m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 13:13 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
We found JetBlue at $327 per person round trip for Nov 14–21, 2026. That's $654 for two, and $20 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 6% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Delta and American showed the same $327 fare with one stop, so you can pick the schedule that suits you. Add the La Quinta at $997 for the week and $1,820 for spending, and our sample budget for two comes to $3,471. Mid-November falls between the Feb–Mar spring training peak and the summer heat. Typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, so you get hiking in the morning, the pool in the afternoon and dinner on a patio at night. All prices include taxes and fees as we found them and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert sun-and-wellness week. Mornings are for trail hikes and gardens, afternoons for the pool or a spa, and evenings for Old Town bars and restaurants. It suits a couple who want warm weather and a slow pace, or friends who want some nightlife after a day outdoors. Seven nights leaves plenty of room to do very little on purpose.
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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale is the best value: $997 for the stay ($142 a night), rated 8.3 from 1,060 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation. It's in North Scottsdale, the area for big desert resorts, golf and spas. Orange Tree Resort is the top-rated pick at 9.1 from 284 reviews. It's $1,241 for the stay ($177 a night) for a One-Bedroom Suite in Paradise Valley, but it's room only with no free cancellation. Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town is the budget option: $518 for the stay ($74 a night), rated 6.9 from 299 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation. Old Town Scottsdale is walkable, with galleries, bars and restaurants close by.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
£752 for 7 nights, two guests · £107 a night
See roomsOrange Tree Resort
£935 for 7 nights, two guests · £133 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, before the day warms up.
- Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West.
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden.
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort.
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert.
- Spend an evening in the galleries, bars and restaurants of Old Town Scottsdale.
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 Buffalo | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 9h 14m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,894 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £493 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale) | £752 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,616 |
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: Buffalo to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £246 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £246 (12 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 Phoenix & Scottsdale.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Phoenix is 2 hours behind Buffalo. The JetBlue flight leaves BUF at 6:00 AM and lands at PHX at 1:14 PM local time.
- The JetBlue routing takes 9h 14m with one stop. Delta's one-stop option takes 6h 55m at the same $327.
- Season heads-up: Feb–Mar brings spring training and peak resort rates, and Jun–Sep brings extreme heat. Mid-November avoids both.
- Orange Tree Resort has no free cancellation. Both other hotels do, and both include breakfast.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $327 per person round trip, or $654 for two, on JetBlue with one stop. Delta and American showed the same fare. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them and can change.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for these dates run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F. Most days in the seasonal normals are listed as overcast, with clear skies on Nov 14 and Nov 20.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for this pace. A week gives you time for sunrise hikes, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a few Old Town evenings without rushing.
What does the whole week cost for two?
Our sample budget is $3,471: $654 for flights, $997 for the La Quinta and $1,820 for spending, which works out to $130 a day per person.
Which hotel lets me cancel?
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale and Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town both offer free cancellation. Orange Tree Resort doesn't.
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