Phoenix & Scottsdale from Chicago, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,276 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $212 per person, $13 below the typical fare on this route
- Typical highs of 71–81°F, lows near 53°F for desert hikes
- Old Town Scottsdale hotel with free cancellation, $1,269 for 7 nights
The catch: The Frontier flight out has one stop and takes 10h 47m, and a checked bag runs about $240 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you'll trade a long travel day for a week of desert sun; skip it if you'd rather pay $283 per person for the American nonstop.
Worth it if a long travel day doesn't bother you: $1,693 for two covers the Frontier flights at $424 plus 7 nights at Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town at $1,269, taxes and fees included. You'd go Nov 14–21, 2026, and the flight out of Chicago O'Hare has one stop and takes 10h 47m. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,276 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £320 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £957 |
| The total, before you go | £1,276 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£10 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
£160 per person, return
£320 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 10h 47m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:30 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 4:17 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £160 | 1 stop | 10h 47m |
| American | £213 | nonstop | 4h 15m |
| Frontier | £173 | 1 stop | 18h 54m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 03:15 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $212 per person, which is $13 below the typical fare on this route. That's 6% under, and it carries the badge "Lowest in 30 days." With the hotel, the whole week comes to $1,693 for two. Mid-November is a good time for the desert: typical highs run 71–81°F and lows sit near 53°F. That's warm enough for the pool in the afternoon and cool enough for a sunrise hike up Camelback Mountain. The heat of June through September is long gone, and the peak resort rates of February and March haven't started yet. Seven nights gives you room to mix trail days with a spa day and evenings in Old Town. We found these prices when we checked, and they can move.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert-and-wellness week with easy days. You hike early, sit by the pool or book a spa in the afternoon, and walk to dinner and a bar in Old Town at night. It suits a couple or two friends who want sun and a slower pace without a passport, plus a little nightlife when they feel like it. You can do as much or as little as you want.
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
Our best-value pick, and the one in the total, is Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town. It's $1,269 for the stay, or $181 a night, for a King Room with Sofa Bed. It scores 7.6 from 89 reviews, it's room only and it has free cancellation. Old Town Scottsdale puts you within walking distance of galleries, bars and restaurants. Sonesta ES Suites Scottsdale Paradise Valley is the top-rated pick at 8.7 from 488 reviews. It's $1,336 for the stay ($191 a night) for a Studio Suite King with breakfast included. Camelback Cozy is the budget pick, a vacation home at $950 for the stay ($136 a night) with no review score listed yet. All three offer free cancellation.
Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town
£957 for 7 nights, two guests · £136 a night
See roomsSonesta ES Suites Scottsdale Paradise Valley
£1,007 for 7 nights, two guests · £144 a night
See roomsCamelback Cozy
£716 for 7 nights, two guests · £103 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 afternoon highs
- Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden on a cooler morning
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert
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 Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 10h 47m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,443 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £320 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town) | £957 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,648 |
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 Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £160 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £160 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £170 |
| 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, and you pay in US dollars.
- Phoenix is 1 hour behind Chicago.
- The Frontier flight leaves O'Hare at 6:30 AM and lands at Phoenix Sky Harbor at 4:17 PM, with one stop.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $1,693 total.
- All three hotels list free cancellation, and the Courtyard rate is room only.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most travelers, yes. The fare is $13 below the typical fare on this route, highs run 71–81°F and the hotel is in walkable Old Town. The catch is the one-stop flight out, which takes 10h 47m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,693 all in: $424 for the flights and $1,269 for 7 nights at Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. When we checked, American had a nonstop that leaves at 5:00 AM and takes 4h 15m. It costs $283 per person, or $566 for two, compared with $424 for two on the Frontier one-stop.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Phoenix is 1 hour behind Chicago.
What's the weather like?
For these dates, typical highs are 71–81°F and lows are near 53°F. Most days are listed as overcast, with clear skies on Nov 14 and Nov 20.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, there's room for a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a balloon ride, with pool time in between.
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