Phoenix & Scottsdale from Raleigh-Durham, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,273 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £99 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, rated 8.5 by 175 guests
- Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 25h 41m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
$294 per person round trip ($588 for two) gets you from Raleigh-Durham to Phoenix & Scottsdale for 7 nights, Nov 14–21, 2026, on F9 with two stops, so not nonstop. Expect desert highs of 71–81°F and lows near 53°F. The best-value hotel, Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, comes to $1,101 for the stay with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£1,273 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £443 |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £830 |
| The total, before you go | £1,273 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£99 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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
£222 per person, return
£443 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 2 stops · 25h 41m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 5:19 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 12:42 AM · back Sat, Nov 21, 6:09 AM – Sun, Nov 22, 12:27 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £222 | 2 stops | 25h 41m |
| Frontier | £232 | 2 stops | 27h 48m |
| Frontier | £269 | 1 stop | 21h 22m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 23:57 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$294 per person, or $588 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $132 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 31% gap. We looked at 12 offers for this trip, and fares ran from $294 to $426 per person. Mid-November is a sweet spot for the desert: highs of 71–81°F and lows near 53°F, well after the summer heat and before the February and March spring training rush, when resort rates peak. That makes it a good week for sunrise hikes, long lunches outside and a spa afternoon or two. The math for two people over 7 nights comes to $3,509, which covers flights, the best-value hotel and $1,820 in spending money. Heads-up: this fare has two stops and long travel days, and prices move, so check the live price before you commit.
The kind of trip this is
A warm-weather desert week that mixes nature, wellness and food. Mornings are for hiking cactus-covered trails, afternoons for the pool or a spa, and evenings for the galleries and bars in Old Town. It suits couples who want sun without a beach, or friends who like a hike before dinner and a night out after. The pace is easy, and 7 nights gives you room to do it all without rushing.
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
Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town is the best value: $1,101 for the 7 nights ($157 a night) in a King Studio Suite with breakfast, rated 8.5 from 175 reviews. Orange Tree Resort is the top rated pick at 9.1 from 285 reviews, at $1,241 for the stay ($177 a night) for a One-Bedroom Suite, room only, in Paradise Valley, the area for secluded resorts beneath Camelback Mountain. Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town is the budget option at $518 for the stay ($74 a night), with breakfast and free cancellation, rated 6.9 from 298 reviews. Two of the three are in Old Town Scottsdale, which is good for walkable galleries, bars and restaurants.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town
£830 for 7 nights, two guests · £118 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, his desert home and studio
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden among cactus and Sonoran plants
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort
- Bar-hop and gallery-walk in Old Town Scottsdale after dark
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 Raleigh-Durham | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 25h 41m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,890 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £443 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town) | £830 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,645 |
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: Raleigh-Durham to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £222 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £212 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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, and you pay in US dollars.
- Phoenix runs 2 hours behind Raleigh-Durham.
- The $294 fare has two stops and takes 25h 41m: it leaves RDU at 5:19 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at PHX at 12:42 AM.
- The return leaves PHX at 6:09 AM on Saturday, Nov 21 and lands back at 12:27 AM on Nov 22.
- Only Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town offers free cancellation; the other two hotels don't.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$294 per person round trip, or $588 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $132 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Prices change, so the live fare may differ.
Is there a nonstop?
Not in what we found. The $294 fare on F9 has two stops. We also saw a one-stop option at $357 per person, taking 21h 22m.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), and the currency is the US dollar.
What is the weather like?
Highs of 71–81°F and lows near 53°F for this week of the year, with mostly overcast days and a couple of clear ones, based on climate normals.
What does the whole week cost for two?
About $3,509 by our math: $588 for flights, $1,101 for Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, and $1,820 for spending, which works out to $130 a day per person.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes. Travel takes up much of Nov 14 and Nov 21, which still leaves several full days for hikes, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden and a spa day.
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