Phoenix & Scottsdale from Honolulu, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,689 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- United fare $561 per person, $69 below the typical fare
- La Quinta: 8.3 from 1,064 reviews, breakfast, free cancellation
- Desert highs of 71–81°F for sunrise hikes on Camelback
The catch: The $561 fare is an overnight one-stop that takes 11h 35m outbound, the nonstop costs $616 per person, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you can sleep on a red-eye and want warm desert days; skip it if you need a nonstop or nightlife every night.
Worth it if you don't mind an overnight connection. The total for two is $2,241, all in: United flights at $1,122, 7 nights at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale at $997 and $122 in property fees, with taxes included. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and come back Nov 21, 2026, and the outbound has 1 stop and takes 11h 35m.
The total, before you go
£1,689 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £846 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £752 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £92 |
| The total, before you go | £1,689 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£52 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on United, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£423 per person, return
£846 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 11h 35m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 11:30 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 2:05 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £423 | 1 stop | 11h 35m |
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £464 | nonstop | 5h 55m |
| Alaska. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest | £445 | 1 stop | 8h 28m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 22:27 GMT-10. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $561 per person, the United fare is $69 below the typical fare on this route. That's 11% under, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $561 to $691 per person. Mid-November is a comfortable time in the desert, with typical highs of 71–81°F and lows near 53°F, so sunrise hikes and afternoons outside both work. You'd land after the extreme summer heat and before February and March, when spring training and the Phoenix Open push resort rates to their peak. From Honolulu, that's a full week of desert sunshine, garden walks and spa time, with a 3-hour time difference. We found these prices when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert-and-wellness week for two at an easy pace. Think sunrise hikes, a botanical garden walk, an architecture tour and a spa day, then dinner and drinks in Old Town Scottsdale. It suits couples or two friends who want warm days and cool evenings without planning every hour. Seven nights leave room for slow mornings, one early balloon flight and a day of doing very little.
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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale is the best-value pick and the one in our total. It's $997 for 7 nights ($142 a night) in North Scottsdale, rated 8.3 from 1,064 reviews, with breakfast, free cancellation and $122 in fees paid at the property. Orange Tree Resort is the top-rated pick at 9.1 from 284 reviews. It's a One-Bedroom Suite in Paradise Valley for $1,241 ($177 a night), room only, with no free cancellation and $143 in property fees. Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town is the budget pick at $518 ($74 a night), rated 6.9 from 298 reviews, with breakfast, free cancellation and $64 in fees. Being in Old Town Scottsdale puts walkable galleries, bars and restaurants close by.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
£752 for 7 nights, two guests · £107 a night
See roomsOrange Tree Resort
£935 for 7 nights, two guests · £133 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 days
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert
- Spend an evening at the galleries, bars and restaurants of Old Town Scottsdale
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 Honolulu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 11h 35m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,915 miles each way |
| Time difference | +3 hours |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £846 |
| 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 | £2,969 |
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: Honolulu to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £423 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £423 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £475 |
| 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: it's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- Phoenix is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu.
- The United fare leaves HNL at 11:30 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at PHX at 2:05 PM on Sunday, with 1 stop.
- A nonstop on Alaska, operated by Hawaiian Airlines, is $616 per person: 10:20 AM to 7:15 PM, 5h 55m.
- Spring training runs in February and March, so it isn't on during these dates.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if an overnight connection is fine for you. The fare is $69 per person below the typical fare on this route, the hotel scores 8.3 with breakfast and free cancellation, and highs run 71–81°F. If you'd rather fly nonstop, plan on paying more.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,241, all in, with taxes and fees included: $1,122 for flights, $997 for 7 nights at La Quinta and $122 in property fees. Checked bags, about $160 for two, aren't included. We'd set aside $1,820 for spending, which brings it to $3,939.
Should we pay more for the nonstop?
The Alaska nonstop, operated by Hawaiian Airlines, is $616 per person, or $1,232 for two, and takes 5h 55m. The United fare is $561 per person, or $1,122 for two, with 1 stop and 11h 35m outbound, including a red-eye.
What is the weather like?
For these dates, typical highs are 71–81°F, with lows near 53°F. Expect warm afternoons and cool mornings and evenings, so bring a layer for sunrise hikes.
Do I need a passport?
No. Phoenix is a domestic trip from Honolulu, and you'll pay in US dollars. Just plan for the 3-hour time difference.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for this pace. Seven nights cover a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a balloon ride, with slow days in between to recover from the overnight flight.
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