Phoenix & Scottsdale from Detroit, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,061 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Typical highs of 71–81°F for the week, lows near 53°F
- $205 per person, $95 below the highest fare we saw
- Hotel rated 8.3 from 1,060 reviews, breakfast and free cancellation
The catch: The $205 fare has one stop and takes 11h 17m, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm desert week of hikes and spa time; skip it if a long travel day would spoil the start.
Worth it if a stop doesn't bother you: $1,407 for two, with the Frontier flights at $410 plus 7 nights at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale at $997, taxes and fees included. The trip runs Nov 14–21, 2026, and the fare has one stop, so the trip out of Detroit takes 11h 17m. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
£1,061 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £309 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £752 |
| The total, before you go | £1,061 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£72 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
£155 per person, return
£309 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 11h 17m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 4:17 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £155 | 1 stop | 11h 17m |
| Frontier | £161 | nonstop | 4h 47m |
| Frontier | £172 | 1 stop | 15h 55m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:26 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
When we checked, the Frontier fare was $205 per person. That's $95 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 32% gap across the 12 offers we looked at. Add 7 nights at the best-value hotel and the trip comes to $1,407 for two, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that number. Mid-November works well here. Typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, long after the summer heat and well before the February and March spring training rush, when resort rates peak. It's a good week for sunrise hikes, garden walks and afternoons by the pool. If the stop is a dealbreaker, we also saw a Frontier nonstop at $213 per person that takes 4h 47m. It isn't part of our total, and prices can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a sunny desert week at an easy pace: mornings on the trails, afternoons by the pool or at the spa and evenings at the bars and restaurants in Old Town. It suits a couple, or two friends sharing a room with two double beds, who want warm weather in November without needing a passport. It's also for people who would rather linger than pack every hour.
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 pick is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale in North Scottsdale. It's $997 for the 7 nights ($142 a night) and rated 8.3 from 1,060 reviews, with breakfast, two double beds and free cancellation. It's the best value and the hotel in our total. For a step up, ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection is the top rated at 9.4 from 261 reviews. It costs $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 is $518 ($74 a night), rated 6.9 from 298 reviews, with breakfast. It puts you in Old Town Scottsdale, the walkable area for galleries, bars and restaurants. North Scottsdale is the area for big desert resorts, golf and spas.
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 clear mornings
- 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 Detroit | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 11h 17m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,678 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £309 |
| 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 | £2,432 |
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: Detroit to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £155 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £155 (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: it's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- Phoenix is 2 hours behind Detroit on these dates.
- The $205 fare is one stop on Frontier, leaving DTW at 7:00 AM Saturday, Nov 14 and landing at PHX at 4:17 PM.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation; La Quinta and Extended Stay America include breakfast.
- Spring training and the Phoenix Open fall in February and March, when resort rates peak, not on these dates.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you can live with one stop. The fare is $205 per person, $95 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and typical highs for the week are 71–81°F. With the stop, the trip out takes 11h 17m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,407 all in: $410 for the round-trip 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.
Is there a nonstop?
We saw a Frontier nonstop at $213 per person, $426 for two. It leaves at 6:00 AM and lands at 8:47 AM, for a 4h 47m trip. It isn't part of our $1,407 total.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from DTW to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), and you pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F for these dates. Most days are overcast, with clear skies on Nov 14 and Nov 20. These are seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Is 7 nights enough?
For a relaxed pace, yes. Seven nights leaves 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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