Sedona from Cincinnati, 16 – 18 Oct: £802 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Highs of 71–73°F with a rain chance of 25% or less
- Sedona Village Lodge: 8.5 from 1,293 reviews, free cancellation, $296 total
- The $384 fare per person matches the median of 9 earlier checks
The catch: With one stop, the Frontier flight takes 6h 57m to Phoenix, and Sedona is still two hours north by road.
Worth it if you want two days of red-rock hiking in 71–73°F weather; skip it if a one-stop flight plus a drive is too much for a weekend.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop: the trip comes to $1,064 for two, with Frontier flights at $768 plus 2 nights at Sedona Village Lodge at $296, taxes and fees included. It runs Oct 16–18, 2026, leaving Cincinnati at 8:20 AM on Friday and landing in Phoenix at 12:17 PM after one stop. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£802 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £579 |
| Sedona Village Lodge, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £223 |
| The total, before you go | £802 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
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
£289 per person, return
£579 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 57m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 8:20 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 12:17 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £289 | 1 stop | 6h 57m |
| American | £386 | nonstop | 4h 22m |
| Frontier | £289 | 1 stop | 6h 14m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:30 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
October is peak season in Sedona, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates. The forecast agrees: highs of 71°F to 73°F, lows of 50°F to 54°F, and a 25% rain chance on Friday that drops to 7% by Sunday, which looks mostly clear. The Frontier fare is $384 per person. That's right at the median of the 9 earlier checks we ran on this route, so it's a fair price, not a markdown. The lowest check was $319 on Oct 13. The value is in the hotel. Sedona Village Lodge costs $296 for both nights, which keeps the whole trip at $1,064 for two in a season when rates run high. It works well as a short reset: trail mornings, a scenic drive and dark-sky nights.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature and wellness weekend. Expect red-rock trails in the morning, a slow lunch in Uptown Sedona, a canyon drive in the afternoon and stars after dark. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk and don't need nightlife. You get two full days on the ground, so the pace is easy but full, built around one big hike and one scenic outing.
Weather in Sedona, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 71–73°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 71 °F | 54 °F | 25% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 72 °F | 50 °F | 20% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 73 °F | 54 °F | 7% |
Where to stay in Sedona
We picked Sedona Village Lodge. It costs $296 for the 2 nights ($148 a night) in a Standard Queen room, is rated 8.5 from 1,293 reviews and has free cancellation. It's the best value and the hotel included in the trip total. The top-rated stay is Lantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway in West Sedona, which scores 9.2 from 629 reviews. It's a Two-Bedroom House at $1,881 for the stay ($941 a night), with no free cancellation. Aiden by Best Western Sedona, also in West Sedona, is a 4-star option rated 8.5 from 602 reviews. It costs $798 ($399 a night), also with no free cancellation. West Sedona has most of the hotels and restaurants and is close to the trailheads. Uptown Sedona is the walkable strip of shops and galleries with red-rock views.
Sedona Village Lodge
£223 for 2 nights, two guests · £112 a night
See roomsLantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway
£1,418 for 2 nights, two guests · £709 a night
See roomsAiden by Best Western Sedona
£602 for 2 nights, two guests · £301 a night
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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 morning, when the forecast low is 50°F
- Take a Pink Jeep tour over the slickrock
- Slide down the natural chute at Slide Rock State Park
- Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Drive Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff past creekside cabins and lodges
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community on a mostly clear Sunday
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Cincinnati | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 6h 57m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,526 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 2 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £579 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Sedona Village Lodge) | £223 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £1,375 |
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: Cincinnati to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £289 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £240 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £289 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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 is needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Sedona is 3 hours behind Cincinnati.
- You fly from CVG into Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX); Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) is the other nearby airport.
- An American nonstop takes 4h 22m and costs $512 per person, or $1,024 for two.
- Sedona Village Lodge has free cancellation; the other two hotels don't.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a stop is fine with you. The fare is $384 per person, the same as the median of our 9 earlier checks, the forecast shows highs of 71–73°F and the lodge is rated 8.5. The catch is a 6h 57m flight with one stop, plus the drive from Phoenix.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,064 for two, all in: $768 for the Frontier flights and $296 for 2 nights at Sedona Village Lodge, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. We budget $760 in spending money for two, which brings the total to $1,824.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. American flies nonstop at 7:49 AM, lands at 9:11 AM and takes 4h 22m. It costs $512 per person, or $1,024 for two, compared with $384 per person on Frontier with one stop.
What is the weather like?
Highs of 71°F on Friday, 72°F on Saturday and 73°F on Sunday, with lows of 50–54°F. The rain chance is 25% on Friday, 20% on Saturday and 7% on Sunday, which is forecast as mostly clear.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one big hike, a scenic drive and a night of stargazing, yes. The 8:20 AM flight lands in Phoenix at 12:17 PM, and Sedona is two hours north, so you'll have Friday evening plus all of Saturday there.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
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