Phoenix & Scottsdale from Indianapolis, 5 – 9 Nov: £923 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £29 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, rated 8.3 by 1,061 guests
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 10h 44m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
When we checked, round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix & Scottsdale were $240 per person ($480 for two) for Nov 5–9, 2026, a 4-night trip. The fare is on Frontier with 1 stop, and typical highs on these dates are 77–82°F, mostly under clear skies. Our best-value hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, is $745 for the stay with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£923 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £362 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | £562 |
| The total, before you go | £923 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£29 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
£181 per person, return
£362 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 10h 44m
Out Thu, Nov 5, 3:58 PM – Fri, Nov 6, 12:42 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £181 | 1 stop | 10h 44m |
| Southwest | £254 | nonstop | 4h |
| Frontier | £204 | 1 stop | 6h 56m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 17:35 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $240 per person round trip ($480 for two), this fare is $38 below the typical fare on this route. That's 14% under the $278 median of our earlier checks. It also carries our Lowest in 30 days badge: across 12 offers, we saw fares from $240 to $392. Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as we found them, and they can change. Early November works well in the desert. Typical highs are 77–82°F with lows near 54°F, and the normals lean clear from Nov 6 to Nov 9. That's warm enough for an afternoon by the pool and cool enough for a sunrise hike. Our sample budget for two comes to $2,265. That covers flights, the best-value hotel and $1,040 for spending. It's a good fit for a long weekend of trails, spa time and Old Town dinners.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert-and-wellness getaway with food and nightlife on the side. Mornings are for trails and gardens, afternoons for the pool or a spa, and evenings for bars and restaurants. It suits couples or a pair of friends who want warm days without summer heat. The pace is easy: four nights, no passport, and no early alarms unless you want the sunrise hike.
Weather in Phoenix & Scottsdale, 5 – 9 Nov
Typical highs 77–82°F, lows near 54°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Nov | 81 °F | 53 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 6 Nov | 82 °F | 55 °F | Clear |
| Sat 7 Nov | 80 °F | 55 °F | Clear |
| Sun 8 Nov | 79 °F | 53 °F | Clear |
| Mon 9 Nov | 77 °F | 53 °F | Clear |
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: $745 for 4 nights ($186 a night), rated 8.3 from 1,061 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation. It's in North Scottsdale, the area for large desert resorts, golf and spas. Sonesta ES Suites Scottsdale Paradise Valley is the top rated at 8.7 from 492 reviews. It's $842 for the stay ($211 a night) for a Studio Suite King with breakfast. Heads-up: it doesn't offer free cancellation. Best Western Plus Sundial puts you in Old Town Scottsdale, with galleries, bars and restaurants within walking distance. It's $916 for the stay ($229 a night), rated 8.5 from 429 reviews, with breakfast and no free cancellation. Pick it if you'd rather walk to dinner than drive.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
£562 for 4 nights, two guests · £140 a night
See roomsSonesta ES Suites Scottsdale Paradise Valley
£635 for 4 nights, two guests · £159 a night
See roomsBest Western Plus Sundial
£690 for 4 nights, two guests · £173 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, when lows sit near 54°F.
- Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West on one of the clear days.
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden for an easy morning among the cactus.
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort, a natural fit if you stay in North Scottsdale.
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert.
- Spend an evening on 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 Indianapolis | Indianapolis International (IND) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 10h 44m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,487 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 4 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £362 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale) | £562 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | £784 |
| Total for two | £1,707 |
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: Indianapolis to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £181 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £181 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £210 |
| 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 is needed. It's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- Phoenix is 2 hours behind Indianapolis.
- The $240 Frontier fare has 1 stop and takes 10h 44m outbound. It leaves IND at 3:58 PM Thursday, Nov 5 and lands at PHX at 12:42 AM Friday.
- If you'd rather fly nonstop, Southwest had a flight at $337 per person: 4h, leaving at 5:00 AM and landing at 7:00 AM on Nov 5.
- All three hotels include breakfast. Only La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $240 per person round trip on Frontier, or $480 for two. That's all-in, with taxes and fees included. The fare has 1 stop. A Southwest nonstop on Thursday, Nov 5 was $337 per person, leaving at 5:00 AM and landing at 7:00 AM.
Do I need a passport?
No. You fly from Indianapolis International (IND) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), so it's a domestic trip and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for these dates are 77–82°F, with lows near 54°F. The normals show clear skies from Nov 6 to Nov 9. Pack a layer for early hikes and cool evenings.
Is 4 nights enough?
For a first visit, yes. The Frontier flight lands at 12:42 AM Friday, so Friday through Sunday are full days. That's enough for a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden and a spa day.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget is $2,265 for two: $480 for flights, $745 at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale and $1,040 for spending. The spending figure works out to $130 per person a day over 4 days.
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