Phoenix & Scottsdale from Grand Rapids, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,376 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $63 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Desert highs of 71–81°F for the week of Nov 14
- One-bedroom apartment with free cancellation, 7 nights for $1,109
The catch: It's one stop on Southwest, 7h 40m on the way out, and a checked bag is about $140 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, easy desert week for less; skip it if a 7h 40m one-stop trip would eat your first day.
Worth it if you don't mind one stop: $1,825 for two covers the flights at $716 plus 7 nights at CozySuites at Kierland Commons at $1,109, taxes and fees included. You fly Saturday, Nov 14 and come home Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 on Southwest, with one stop and 7h 40m on the way out. Checked bags, any resort fees and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,376 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £540 |
| CozySuites at Kierland Commons, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £836 |
| The total, before you go | £1,376 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£47 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Southwest, £106 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
£270 per person, return
£540 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 1 stop · 7h 40m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 12:55 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 6:35 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | £270 | 1 stop | 7h 40m |
| American | £365 | nonstop | 4h 25m |
| G4 + F9 | £319 | 2 stops | 41h 37m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 19:48 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
Mid-November is when the desert cools off: typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, and the climate normals for Nov 14–21 show clear days at the start and end of the week with overcast skies in between. The fare is $358 per person, $63 below the typical fare on this route, or 15% under the $421 median of our earlier checks. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $358 to $494 per person. That keeps the whole week at $1,825 for two with the hotel, before bags, resort fees and spending money. It also lands well clear of the peak resort rates of February and March and the extreme heat of summer. A week gives you room for a sunrise hike, a spa day, a garden walk and a few slow evenings in Old Town Scottsdale.
The kind of trip this is
This is a slow desert week: sunshine, trail mornings, pool afternoons and dinners out. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather in November without a passport, and who like a mix of nature, food, wellness and an easy bar scene. The pace is yours to set; nothing here needs an early alarm except the sunrise hike.
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
CozySuites at Kierland Commons is the best value and the one in our total: a Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment for $1,109 for the 7 nights ($158 a night), rated 7.6 from just 13 reviews, room only. For the top-rated pick, ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection is 4 stars with a 9.4 from 262 reviews, at $1,808 for the stay ($258 a night). Sonesta ES Suites Scottsdale Paradise Valley, our budget pick, is $1,341 ($192 a night), rated 8.7 from 492 reviews, and the only one of the three with breakfast included. All three have free cancellation. Want to walk to dinner? Old Town Scottsdale has the galleries, bars and restaurants. North Scottsdale is the place for big desert resorts, golf and spas.
CozySuites at Kierland Commons
£836 for 7 nights, two guests · £119 a night
See roomsADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection
£1,363 for 7 nights, two guests · £194 a night
See roomsSonesta ES Suites Scottsdale Paradise Valley
£1,011 for 7 nights, two guests · £145 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
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert
- Spend an evening in Old Town Scottsdale's galleries, bars and restaurants
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 Grand Rapids | Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 7h 40m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,560 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £540 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (CozySuites at Kierland Commons) | £836 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,747 |
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: Grand Rapids to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £270 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £233 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £317 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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 2 hours behind Grand Rapids.
- The Southwest flight leaves GRR at 12:55 PM and lands at PHX at 6:35 PM, 1,560 miles away.
- We also found a nonstop on American at $484 per person, 4h 25m, or $968 for two.
- Prices are all-in as we found them and can change; all three hotels list free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most readers, yes. The fare is $63 per person below the typical fare on this route, the weather runs 71–81°F, and the hotel has free cancellation. The catch is one stop and 7h 40m on the way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,825 for two, all in: $716 for the Southwest flights and $1,109 for 7 nights at CozySuites at Kierland Commons, taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $140 for two), any resort fees and spending money are extra.
How much should we budget for spending?
We'd plan on $130 per person a day, or $1,820 for two over 7 days. That brings the full week to $3,645 for two.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. We found American nonstop at $484 per person, $968 for two, in 4h 25m. It leaves GRR at 7:04 AM and lands at PHX at 9:29 AM.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs run 71–81°F, with lows near 53°F. The climate normals show clear skies on Nov 14 and Nov 20 and overcast days in between.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars. Just remember Phoenix is 2 hours behind Grand Rapids.
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