Sedona from Louisville, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,215 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $525 per person, $174 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear forecast all weekend, highs 66–72°F, rain chance 6% or less
- Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona: 8.8 from 867 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: One stop and 6h 41m to Phoenix, landing at 11:59 PM Friday, then Sedona is two hours north; checked bags run about $160 for two.
Worth it if you can sleep in Saturday and want clear-weather red-rock hikes; skip it if a midnight landing on a two-night trip sounds rough.
Worth it if you don't mind a late Friday arrival. The total is $1,612 for two: round-trip flights on American at $1,050 plus 2 nights at Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona at $562, taxes and fees included, for Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026. The flight isn't nonstop: it has one stop and takes 6h 41m to Phoenix, and a checked bag, any resort fee and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,215 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £791 |
| Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £424 |
| The total, before you go | £1,215 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£131 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 American, £121 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
£396 per person, return
£791 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 6h 41m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:18 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:59 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | £396 | 1 stop | 6h 41m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | £507 | 1 stop | 6h 41m |
| American | £480 | 1 stop | 7h 9m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:09 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$1,612 for two, all in, covers round-trip flights and two nights in Sedona during peak season. The fare is $525 per person, $174 below the typical fare on this route. That typical fare is $699, the median of 7 earlier checks we ran. Late October brings the mildest hiking weather of the year here, and also the highest hotel rates, so a fare under the usual level makes the numbers work. The forecast is clear all three days: 72°F Friday, 66°F Saturday and 70°F Sunday, with lows of 45–48°F and rain chances of 2–6%. That means dry trails for Cathedral Rock in the morning and a jacket for stargazing at night. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature and wellness weekend in the desert: red-rock buttes, hiking trails, a creek to cool off in and dark skies at night. It suits couples or two friends who like an early start on the trail, a slow afternoon and a quiet evening. Saturday is the full day, so plan one big hike and keep the rest of the trip easy.
Weather in Sedona, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 66–72°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 72 °F | 45 °F | 2% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 66 °F | 48 °F | 3% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 70 °F | 46 °F | 6% |
Where to stay in Sedona
Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona is the best-value pick at $562 for the stay ($281 a night). It scores 8.8 from 867 reviews, and the Queen Studio with Sofa Bed and Balcony/Patio has free cancellation. Sky Ranch Lodge is the top-rated choice at 9.2 from 2,208 reviews, but it costs $1,162 for the stay ($581 a night) for a Traditional Garden King. Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG costs $596 ($298 a night), scores 8.4 from 648 reviews and is the only one of the three that includes breakfast. All three offer free cancellation. For the area, West Sedona has most of the hotels and restaurants and sits close to the trailheads. Uptown Sedona is the walkable strip of shops and galleries with red-rock views.
Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona
£424 for 2 nights, two guests · £212 a night
See roomsSky Ranch Lodge
£876 for 2 nights, two guests · £438 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG
£449 for 2 nights, two guests · £225 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Sedona for these dates
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Where in Sedona
- Uptown Sedona: Walkable shops and galleries with red-rock views from the main street.
- West Sedona: Most hotels and restaurants, close to the trailheads.
- Oak Creek Canyon: Creekside cabins and lodges in the shade north of town.
- Village of Oak Creek: Resorts and golf beneath Bell Rock, a few miles south.
- Boynton Canyon: Secluded luxury spa resorts like Enchantment.
What to do in Sedona
- Hike Cathedral Rock or Devil's Bridge on Saturday morning, with a forecast high of 66°F
- Take a Pink Jeep tour over the slickrock
- Slide down the natural chute at Slide Rock State Park
- Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Drive Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff for creekside shade and cooler air
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community; bring layers for lows of 45–48°F
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Louisville | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 6h 41m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,457 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 2 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £791 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona) | £424 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £1,788 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Louisville to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £396 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £345 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £527 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Sedona.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak season with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates
- No passport is needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Sedona is 3 hours behind Louisville, so the 8:18 PM departure lands in Phoenix at 11:59 PM local time.
- The flight is from SDF to PHX on American with one stop, 6h 41m each way on the outbound.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation; only Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG includes breakfast.
- October is peak season in Sedona, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a late Friday arrival works for you. The fare is $174 per person below the typical fare on this route, the forecast is clear with highs of 66–72°F, and the best-value hotel scores 8.8 with free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,612 for two, all in: $1,050 in flights plus $562 for 2 nights at Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona. A checked bag is about $160 for two on top of that. With $760 of spending money, a fuller budget comes to $2,372.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Louisville to Phoenix, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days. Highs are 72°F Friday, 66°F Saturday and 70°F Sunday, lows are 45–48°F, and the rain chance is 2–6%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one big hike, a jeep tour or Slide Rock, and a night of stargazing. Keep in mind that you land at 11:59 PM Friday, so Saturday is your only full day.
How do I get from the airport?
The flight lands at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), and Sedona is two hours north. Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) is also listed as a destination airport.
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