Phoenix & Scottsdale from Houston, 14 – 21 Nov: £944 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Frontier nonstop from IAH, 3h 6m, $128 per person
- Highs of 71–81°F, lows near 53°F for your week
- La Quinta: 8.3 from 1,063 reviews, breakfast, free cancellation
The catch: The $1,253 doesn't include a checked bag, about $240 for two on Frontier, or any resort fee a hotel may charge.
Worth it if you want warm, dry desert days with hikes and spa time; skip it if you need a beach to swim at.
Worth it: $1,253 for two covers the Frontier nonstop at $256 plus 7 nights at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale at $997, with taxes and fees included. You fly Nov 14–21, 2026, leaving Houston IAH at 11:39 AM and landing in Phoenix at 1:45 PM. Checked bags and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£944 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £193 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £752 |
| The total, before you go | £944 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
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
£96 per person, return
£193 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h 6m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 11:39 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 1:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £96 | nonstop | 3h 6m |
| Frontier | £105 | 1 stop | 11h 16m |
| Frontier | £105 | 1 stop | 11h 23m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 22:04 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $128 per person, the nonstop fare sits $3 below the $131 median of our earlier checks on this route, 2% under. That's a modest gap, so the real draw is the timing. Mid-November in Phoenix runs typical highs of 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, weather that lets a sunrise hike and an afternoon by the pool fit in the same day. The extreme heat of June through September is gone, and the peak resort rates of February and March haven't started. Over 7 nights, $1,253 for two covers the flights and a hotel with breakfast and free cancellation. Our budget adds $130 per person a day for food and fun, which brings the whole week to $3,073. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can move.
The kind of trip this is
A warm desert week for two at an easy pace: early hikes before the sun climbs, a garden walk or an architecture tour midday, then spa or pool time in the afternoon and Old Town Scottsdale for dinner and drinks at night. It suits couples and friends who want sunshine and time outdoors without a long flight, and it works just as well slow as busy.
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: $997 for the 7 nights ($142 a night), 8.3 from 1,063 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation. It's the best value and the hotel in the trip total. ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection is the top rated at 9.4 from 262 reviews, $1,808 for the stay ($258 a night), room only, also with free cancellation. On a tighter budget, Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town is $518 ($74 a night) with breakfast and a 6.9 from 298 reviews. It puts you in Old Town Scottsdale, the walkable part with galleries, bars and restaurants. North Scottsdale is the side 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 overcast days
- 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 Houston | George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), William P. Hobby (HOU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 3h 6m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,006 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £193 |
| 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 | £2,316 |
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: Houston to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £96 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £81 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £99 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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 1 hour behind Houston; the nonstop covers 1,006 miles in 3h 6m.
- The $128 fare is per person, round trip, with taxes and fees included; a checked bag adds about $240 for two.
- All three hotels list free cancellation, and La Quinta and Extended Stay include breakfast.
- Spring training and peak resort rates come in February and March; this November week avoids both.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for most couples. You get a 3h 6m nonstop at $128 per person, 2% under the $131 median of our earlier checks, highs of 71–81°F and a hotel rated 8.3 with breakfast and free cancellation. Budget extra for a checked bag.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,253 with taxes and fees: $256 for two round-trip fares plus $997 for 7 nights at La Quinta. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't included. Add $130 per person a day for food and fun and our budget comes to $3,073.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
For Nov 14–21, typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F. The seasonal normals show mostly overcast days, with clear skies on Nov 14 and Nov 20.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes. A week leaves room for a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a balloon ride, with slow pool days in between.
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