Sedona from Portland, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,123 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $404 per person, $76 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 69–72°F for hiking Cathedral Rock or Devil's Bridge
- Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona: 7.8 from 955 reviews, $682 for two nights
The catch: The Frontier fare has one stop and takes 6h 8m, Sedona is two hours from Phoenix, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a mild-weather hiking weekend and can give up Friday to travel; skip it if a one-stop flight on two nights wears you out.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop: $1,490 for two covers Frontier flights at $808 plus 2 nights at Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona at $682, with taxes and fees included. The trip runs Friday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, and the outbound flight to Phoenix has one stop and takes 6h 8m. A checked bag, any resort fee and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,123 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £609 |
| Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £514 |
| The total, before you go | £1,123 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£57 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
£305 per person, return
£609 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 8m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 12:25 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 6:33 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £305 | 1 stop | 6h 8m |
| Southwest | £409 | nonstop | 2h 30m |
| American | £409 | nonstop | 2h 44m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:26 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $404 per person, the Frontier fare is $76 below the typical fare on this route. That's 16% under the $480 median of our earlier checks, and it was the lowest of the 12 offers we saw, which went as high as $583. October is Sedona's peak season, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates, so $1,490 for two for flights and a 2-night stay, all in, is a fair way to get there. The forecast shows highs of 69–72°F and lows of 52–55°F: overcast on Friday, an 18% chance of drizzle on Saturday and clear skies on Sunday. That's trail weather for a morning on Cathedral Rock and a dark-sky night after dinner. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
A nature and wellness weekend in red-rock desert country. Mornings are for the trails, afternoons slow down with a jeep ride or a scenic drive, and nights are for the stars. It suits a couple or two friends who like being outside and don't mind an early start at the trailhead. It's a calm, unhurried trip for people who'd rather have quiet than nightlife.
Weather in Sedona, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 69–72°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 71 °F | 55 °F | 27% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 69 °F | 52 °F | 18% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 72 °F | 54 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Sedona
All three picks are in West Sedona, where most of the hotels and restaurants sit close to the trailheads. Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona is the best value and the hotel in our total: $682 for the stay ($341 a night) for a Panoramic Queen View room, rated 7.8 from 955 reviews. Aiden by Best Western Sedona is the 4-star option at $798 for the stay ($399 a night), rated 8.5 from 602 reviews, with two double beds. Lantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway is the top rated of the three at 9.2 from 629 reviews: a Two-Bedroom House at $1,916 for the stay ($958 a night). All three rates are room only, and none of them comes with free cancellation. Uptown Sedona is the area for walkable shops and galleries with red-rock views.
Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona
£514 for 2 nights, two guests · £257 a night
See roomsLantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway
£1,444 for 2 nights, two guests · £722 a night
See roomsAiden by Best Western Sedona
£602 for 2 nights, two guests · £301 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 Sunday, when the forecast is clear with a 3% rain chance
- 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
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Portland | Portland International (PDX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 6h 8m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 933 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £609 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona) | £514 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £1,696 |
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: Portland to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £305 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £283 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £362 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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 needed, you'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Portland on these dates.
- The outbound Frontier flight leaves PDX at 12:25 PM and lands in Phoenix at 6:33 PM, with one stop.
- Sedona is two hours north of Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX); Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) is also listed as a nearby airport.
- None of the three hotel rates has free cancellation, and a checked bag of about $240 for two isn't in the total.
- October is peak season, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with a stop. The fare is $404 per person, $76 below the typical fare on this route, and the forecast shows highs of 69–72°F. The tradeoff is a 6h 8m outbound flight on a 2-night trip.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,490 for two, with taxes and fees included: $808 for the Frontier flights plus $682 for 2 nights at Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona. A checked bag (about $240 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Southwest and American both had nonstops at $543 per person ($1,086 for two), taking 2h 30m and 2h 44m. Both leave around 5:00 AM. The Frontier fare in our total has one stop.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Portland on these dates.
What is the weather like?
Friday is overcast with a high of 71°F, Saturday has an 18% chance of drizzle with a high of 69°F, and Sunday is clear with a high of 72°F. Lows run from 52°F to 55°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one big hike, a jeep tour or Slide Rock, and a night of stargazing. With a 6:33 PM arrival in Phoenix and a two-hour drive north, Friday is mostly a travel day.
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