Grand Canyon from Chicago, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,876 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $528 per person, $1,354 below the typical fare on this route
- Red Feather Lodge/Hotel scores 8.8 from 827 reviews, with free cancellation
- Tusayan base, a mile from the south entrance, with shuttle access
The catch: It's one stop and 6h 45m on a 5:00 AM departure, and highs run only 43–57°F with lows near 31°F.
Worth it if you like crisp hiking weather and quiet rim trails; skip it if you want warm days or a nonstop flight.
Worth it if you don't mind cold mornings and one stop: the trip is $2,489 for two, taxes and fees included. That's $1,056 for the round-trip flights plus $1,433 for 7 nights at Red Feather Lodge/Hotel, Nov 14–21, 2026, on American (operated by SkyWest as American Eagle) from O'Hare to Flagstaff, with one stop and 6h 45m of travel. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,876 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £796 |
| Red Feather Lodge/Hotel, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,080 |
| The total, before you go | £1,876 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£1,021 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £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
£398 per person, return
£796 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · 1 stop · 6h 45m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 5:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 10:45 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £398 | 1 stop | 6h 45m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle + SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £452 | 2 stops | 14h 25m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £398 | 1 stop | 6h 20m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 03:17 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare we found is $528 per person, $1,354 below the typical fare on this route. Our earlier checks put that typical fare at $1,882 per person, so this one is 72% less, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days across 12 checks. For two, the flights plus 7 nights in Tusayan come to $2,489, taxes and fees included. In mid-November, typical highs are 43–57°F and lows sit near 31°F. The summer crowds and the 100°F inner-canyon heat are gone, and the season notes don't flag snow until December through February. That's good weather for walking the Rim Trail and hiking part-way down without overheating. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature week centered on the South Rim: sunrise walks, part-way hikes into the canyon, dark-sky nights and maybe a day on the train or in a helicopter. It suits a couple or two friends who like being outside in jackets and going to bed early. The pace is slow and starts early, from a simple motel base in Tusayan, with no resort scene.
Weather in Grand Canyon, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 43–57°F, lows near 31°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 57 °F | 33 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 15 Nov | 54 °F | 36 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 46 °F | 33 °F | Clear |
| Tue 17 Nov | 47 °F | 30 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 47 °F | 32 °F | Overcast |
| Thu 19 Nov | 43 °F | 30 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 47 °F | 28 °F | Clear |
| Sat 21 Nov | 47 °F | 29 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Grand Canyon
All three picks are in Tusayan, a mile outside the south entrance with shuttle access, so getting to sunrise at Mather Point is easy. Red Feather Lodge/Hotel is the best value and the one in the total: $1,433 for 7 nights ($205 a night), 8.8 from 827 reviews, free cancellation and room only. The room is an Economy Twin Room (Motel), so expect two twin beds. Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites costs $1,615 ($231 a night) and scores 8.4 from 6,055 reviews. It includes breakfast and two queen beds but has no free cancellation. Holiday Inn Resort Grand Canyon by IHG is the 4-star option at $2,091 ($299 a night), with 8.2 from 7,740 reviews, room only and no free cancellation. For more restaurants, Flagstaff has the widest choice.
Red Feather Lodge/Hotel
£1,080 for 7 nights, two guests · £155 a night
See roomsGrand Canyon Hotel & Suites
£1,217 for 7 nights, two guests · £174 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Resort Grand Canyon by IHG
£1,576 for 7 nights, two guests · £225 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Grand Canyon for these dates
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Where in Grand Canyon
- South Rim (Grand Canyon Village): Historic lodges on the rim itself; El Tovar and Bright Angel sell out early.
- Tusayan: Hotels a mile outside the south entrance with shuttle access.
- Williams: Route 66 town and the Grand Canyon Railway, an hour away.
- Flagstaff: Mountain college town with the best choice of hotels and restaurants.
- North Rim: Remote, cooler and quiet; open mid-May to mid-October.
What to do in Grand Canyon
- Walk the Rim Trail from Mather Point at sunrise; lows sit near 31°F, so dress warm
- Hike part-way down the Bright Angel or South Kaibab Trail, then turn back
- Ride the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, the Route 66 town an hour away
- Take a helicopter flight over the canyon on one of the clear days
- Stargaze from the rim in a certified dark-sky park
Also worth it
- Raft the Colorado River through the canyon
Tours and tickets in Grand Canyon
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Grand Canyon | Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG), Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Harry Reid International (Las Vegas) (LAS) |
| Flight time | 6h 45m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,371 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 7 nights in Grand Canyon costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £796 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Red Feather Lodge/Hotel) | £1,080 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £3,248 |
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: Chicago to Grand Canyon
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £398 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £398 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £1,419 |
| Price checks | 12 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Grand Canyon.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- Arizona is one hour behind Chicago.
- The outbound flight leaves O'Hare at 5:00 AM and lands in Flagstaff (FLG) at 10:45 AM; a 6:50 AM option lands at 12:10 PM for the same $528 per person.
- The North Rim is open only from mid-May to mid-October, so these dates are for the South Rim.
- Only Red Feather Lodge/Hotel has free cancellation, and the $2,489 doesn't cover resort fees, a checked bag or spending money.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if cold mornings and one stop don't bother you. The fare is $528 per person, 72% under the $1,882 typical fare on this route, and the hotel in the total scores 8.8 with free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,489: $1,056 for two round-trip fares plus $1,433 for 7 nights at Red Feather Lodge/Hotel, taxes and fees included when we checked. We budget $130 per person a day for spending, or $1,820 for the week, which brings the total to $4,309.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Arizona is one hour behind Chicago.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 43–57°F with lows near 31°F, and the normals dip to 28°F on Nov 20. Most days lean overcast, and Nov 16 and Nov 20 are typically clear. Pack layers for sunrise on the rim.
How long is the flight?
It's 6h 45m with one stop on American, operated by SkyWest as American Eagle. You leave O'Hare at 5:00 AM and land in Flagstaff at 10:45 AM. Chicago is 1,371 miles from the canyon.
Is 7 nights enough?
For the South Rim, yes. A week covers a sunrise walk on the Rim Trail, a part-way hike, the railway from Williams and a night of stargazing, with spare days if the weather turns.
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