Sedona from Columbus, 16 – 18 Oct: £935 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $472 per person on Frontier, $38 below the typical fare
- Sedona Village Lodge rated 8.5 from 1,293 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 71–73°F with little rain for hiking the red rocks
The catch: The Frontier flight has one stop and takes 6h 19m, landing in Phoenix at 7:46 PM, and Sedona is two hours north.
Worth it if you want two days of red-rock hiking at a fair fare; skip it if a stop and a late Friday drive will wear you out.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop: $1,240 for two covers the flights at $944 plus 2 nights at Sedona Village Lodge at $296, with taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 16, and come back Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, on Frontier with one stop, 6h 19m to Phoenix. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
£935 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £712 |
| Sedona Village Lodge, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £223 |
| The total, before you go | £935 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£29 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
£356 per person, return
£712 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 19m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 4:27 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:46 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £356 | 1 stop | 6h 19m |
| American | £528 | nonstop | 4h 33m |
| Frontier | £528 | 2 stops | 15h 52m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:29 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $472 per person, the Frontier fare is $38 below the typical fare on this route, about 7% under the $510 median of our 7 earlier checks. Fares we saw for these dates ran from $472 to $846, and the American nonstop was $701 per person. October is peak season in Sedona, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates, so a $148-a-night room rated 8.5 with free cancellation stands out. The forecast shows highs of 71°F to 73°F, lows of 50°F to 54°F and rain chances of 25% or less, with Sunday mostly clear. That's trail weather for Cathedral Rock or Devil's Bridge, plus cool evenings for stargazing. It's a short weekend, so it works best if you want two full days outside and not much planning.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature getaway: red-rock hikes in the morning, a jeep ride or a scenic drive in the afternoon, dark skies at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like being outside and don't need nightlife. With 2 nights, the pace is full days and early evenings, with room for a slow spa hour if you want one.
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
Sedona Village Lodge is our best-value pick: $296 for both nights ($148 a night) in a Standard Queen room, rated 8.5 from 1,293 reviews, with free cancellation. It's the hotel in the $1,240 total. Lantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway is the top rated at 9.2 from 629 reviews, a Two-Bedroom House in West Sedona at $1,881 for the stay ($941 a night), with no free cancellation. Aiden by Best Western Sedona sits in between at $798 for the stay ($399 a night), a 4-star room with two double beds rated 8.5 from 602 reviews, also without 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
See roomsAll hotels in Sedona for these dates
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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, when the forecast high is 72°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 on Sunday, the mostly clear day
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community; bring a layer for lows near 50°F
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), Rickenbacker International (LCK) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 6h 19m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,610 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 2 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £712 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Sedona Village Lodge) | £223 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £1,508 |
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: Columbus to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £356 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £301 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £384 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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 needed; it's a domestic trip paid in US dollars.
- Phoenix is 3 hours behind Columbus.
- The Frontier flight leaves CMH at 4:27 PM on Friday and lands at PHX at 7:46 PM, with one stop.
- Sedona is two hours north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX).
- Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in the $1,240; only Sedona Village Lodge has free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a one-stop flight works for you. The fare is $38 per person below the typical fare on this route, the forecast is 71–73°F, and the best-value hotel is rated 8.5 with free cancellation. If you'd rather fly nonstop, the American option was $701 per person.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,240, taxes and fees included: $944 for two round-trip Frontier fares plus $296 for 2 nights at Sedona Village Lodge. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. That's what we found when we checked, and prices can change.
Do I need a passport?
No. You fly from Columbus to Phoenix within the US and pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Highs of 71°F, 72°F and 73°F, with lows of 50°F to 54°F. Friday and Saturday look overcast with 25% and 20% rain chances; Sunday is mostly clear at 7%.
How do I get from the airport?
You land at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), and Sedona is two hours north. With a 7:46 PM landing on Friday, expect to reach your hotel late that first night.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one big hike, a Pink Jeep tour, the Chapel of the Holy Cross and a night of stargazing, yes. Saturday is your one full day, so plan it around the trail you want most.
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