Phoenix & Scottsdale from Denver, 14 – 21 Nov: £884 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Frontier nonstop from Denver, 2h 4m, leaving 7:00 AM Saturday, Nov 14
- $88 per person, $89 below the highest fare we saw
- Highs of 71–81°F, plus breakfast and free cancellation at La Quinta
The catch: Resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total, and the weather normals show most days overcast rather than clear.
Worth it if you want warm desert hikes and a slow week; skip it if you're after spring training baseball, which comes in February and March.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,173 for two, all in, which covers the Frontier nonstop at $176 plus 7 nights at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale at $997, taxes and fees included. You fly out Saturday, Nov 14 and come home Saturday, Nov 21, 2026. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£884 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £133 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £752 |
| The total, before you go | £884 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£67 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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
£66 per person, return
£133 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 4m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 9:04 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £66 | nonstop | 2h 4m |
| Frontier | £89 | 1 stop | 10h 37m |
| Frontier | £66 | nonstop | 2h 3m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 18:28 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $88 per person round trip, the Frontier nonstop is $89 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 50% gap across the 12 fares we checked. Add 7 nights at $142 a night and the whole week comes to $1,173 for two before you go, taxes and fees included. Mid-November is a good window for the desert. Typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, so it's hiking weather, well clear of the extreme heat of June through September. It also comes before the February and March spring training crowds and their peak resort rates. These are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change. If you want a week of sunrise hikes, gardens and long dinners with no connection on the way there, this is the trip we'd pick.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert reset with plenty of food and bars close by. Days go to trails, gardens and architecture, and evenings go to the restaurants and bars of Old Town Scottsdale. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather and an easy pace, with a short flight and no time change from Denver. A week leaves room for a spa day and a slow morning or two.
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
The total is built on La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale in North Scottsdale. It's $997 for the 7 nights ($142 a night) and scores 8.3 from 1,060 reviews, with breakfast included and free cancellation. North Scottsdale is the area for large desert resorts, golf and spas. For a step up, ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection is the top-rated pick at 9.4 from 261 reviews. It's $1,808 for the stay ($258 a night), room only, with free cancellation. On a tighter budget, Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town costs $518 ($74 a night), with breakfast and free cancellation, and scores 6.9 from 298 reviews. Its draw is Old Town Scottsdale, where the galleries, bars and restaurants are all walkable.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
£752 for 7 nights, two guests · £107 a night
See roomsADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection
£1,363 for 7 nights, two guests · £194 a night
See roomsExtended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town
£390 for 7 nights, two guests · £56 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 day warms up
- Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden on one of the cooler afternoons
- 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 Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 2h 4m nonstop |
| Distance | 578 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £133 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale) | £752 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,256 |
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: Denver to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £66 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £66 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Denver
- The nonstop from Denver International (DEN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes 2h 4m and covers 578 miles
- All three hotels we picked offer free cancellation, and two include breakfast
- The $1,173 total doesn't include resort fees, a checked bag or spending money
- February and March bring spring training and peak resort rates; June through September brings extreme heat
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. You get a 2h 4m nonstop at $88 per person, which is $89 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, along with highs of 71–81°F and a hotel rated 8.3 that includes breakfast and free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,173 for two, all in: $176 for the Frontier flights and $997 for 7 nights at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra.
What's the weather like?
For Nov 14–21, typical highs are 71–81°F and lows are near 53°F. The normals show mostly overcast days, with clear skies on Nov 14 and Nov 20.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Denver.
Is 7 nights enough?
For most readers, yes. A week gives you time for a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden and a spa day, with slow evenings in Old Town Scottsdale in between.
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