Phoenix & Scottsdale from Charleston, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,487 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Orange Tree Resort, rated 9.1 by 284 guests
- Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 25h 50m 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 Charleston to Phoenix & Scottsdale were $366 per person ($732 for two), all-in, for Nov 14–21, 2026, which is 7 nights. The fare is on MX + F9 with 2 stops, so it's not nonstop. Expect highs of 71–81°F, and the best-value hotel, Orange Tree Resort, is $177 a night.
The total, before you go
£1,487 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £552 |
| Orange Tree Resort, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £935 |
| The total, before you go | £1,487 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Breeze, £121 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
£276 per person, return
£552 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + F9 · 2 stops · 25h 50m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:20 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 8:10 PM · back Sat, Nov 21, 10:25 PM – Sun, Nov 22, 10:25 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + F9 | £276 | 2 stops | 25h 50m |
| Southwest | £284 | 1 stop | 6h 20m |
| Delta | £284 | 1 stop | 6h 7m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:13 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $366 per person round trip, or $732 for two, all-in when we checked. That's right at the $366 median of our earlier checks on this route, so it isn't a markdown. It dipped as low as $305 on Oct 12. The reason to go is mid-November itself. Highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, so a sunrise hike and an afternoon by a resort pool fit in the same day. You also miss the February and March spring training rush, when resort rates peak. A week at Orange Tree Resort comes to $1,241. With flights, the hotel and $130 per person a day for spending, the whole trip for two comes to $3,793. It's a good fit for a warm, slow-paced reset in the desert while it's cold back home.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert and wellness week: sunrise hikes, spa days, garden walks and an evening bar scene in Old Town Scottsdale. Seven nights lets you keep the pace easy. Do a hike or a tour in the morning, sit by the pool in the afternoon and go out to dinner at night. It suits couples most, plus friends who want warm days and a few late nights.
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
Orange Tree Resort is the best-value pick. It's a 4-star One-Bedroom Suite in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, at $1,241 for 7 nights ($177 a night), rated 9.1 from 284 reviews. It's room only with no free cancellation, so be sure of your dates. Camelback Cozy is our top-rated pick, a vacation home in Scottsdale at $950 for the stay ($136 a night) with free cancellation, though it has no review score listed yet. On a budget, Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town has a Queen Studio at $518 for the stay ($74 a night). Breakfast is included, cancellation is free and it's rated 6.9 from 298 reviews. Old Town Scottsdale is the base for walkable galleries, bars and restaurants. Paradise Valley is quieter, with secluded resorts beneath Camelback Mountain.
Orange Tree Resort
£935 for 7 nights, two guests · £133 a night
See roomsCamelback Cozy
£716 for 7 nights, two guests · £103 a night
See roomsExtended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town
£390 for 7 nights, two guests · £56 a night
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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 afternoon highs.
- Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West on one of the overcast midweek days.
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden for an easy morning among the cactus.
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort.
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert on a clear morning.
- Finish an evening at the 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 Charleston | Charleston International (CHS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 25h 50m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,844 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £552 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Orange Tree Resort) | £935 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,859 |
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: Charleston to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £276 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £230 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £276 |
| 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 2 hours behind Charleston. The trip covers 1,844 miles from Charleston International (CHS) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX).
- The return on the $366 fare is overnight: it leaves at 10:25 PM on Saturday, Nov 21 and lands at 10:25 AM on Sunday, Nov 22.
- Orange Tree Resort has no free cancellation. Camelback Cozy and the Extended Stay America both do.
- Our estimate for two: $732 for flights, $1,241 for the hotel and $1,820 for spending, which comes to $3,793 for the week.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$366 per person round trip, or $732 for two, all-in on MX + F9 with 2 stops when we checked. Southwest and Delta each had a 1-stop option at $377 per person. Prices change, so check the live fare before you decide.
What are the flight times?
The $366 fare leaves CHS at 6:20 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and reaches PHX at 8:10 PM. To arrive earlier, the Southwest option leaves at 6:40 AM and lands at 11:00 AM, a 6h 20m trip.
What is the weather like?
Based on normals for mid-November, expect highs of 71–81°F and lows near 53°F. Most days look overcast, with clear skies on Nov 14 and Nov 20. Bring a layer for the cooler evenings.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Charleston, and the currency is the US dollar. Just remember the 2-hour time difference when you land.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for a relaxed pace. Seven nights covers a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a balloon ride, with free afternoons in between. The full estimate for two is $3,793.
Which hotel should we pick?
For value, Orange Tree Resort at $177 a night, rated 9.1. For flexibility, Camelback Cozy at $136 a night with free cancellation. To keep costs low, the Extended Stay America in Old Town at $74 a night, with breakfast.
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