Phoenix & Scottsdale from Richmond, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,332 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, rated 8.3 by 1,062 guests
- Free cancellation at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
- Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 42m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Flights from Richmond to Phoenix & Scottsdale cost $385 per person round trip ($770 for two) for 7 nights, Nov 14–21, 2026. American flies it with 1 stop in 6h 42m, and expected highs run 71–81°F. The best-value hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, is $997 for the stay with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£1,332 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £580 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £752 |
| The total, before you go | £1,332 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
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
£290 per person, return
£580 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 6h 42m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:14 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:56 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | £290 | 1 stop | 6h 42m |
| Delta | £290 | 1 stop | 6h 50m |
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | £290 | 1 stop | 7h 29m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 19:20 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$385 per person round trip, $770 for two, all-in when we checked on Oct 13, 2026. That's the lowest fare in our 4 checks on this route so far, but we don't have enough history yet to call any price typical. The dates fall in mid-November, after the summer heat and before the peak resort rates of February and March, when spring training and the Phoenix Open fill the calendar. Expected highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, so you get hiking weather in the morning and pool weather in the afternoon. Pair the fare with La Quinta at $997 for 7 nights and our full estimate for two comes to $3,587, including $1,820 for food and spending. Prices move, so take these as what we found, not a promise they'll hold.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert week with a slow, sunny pace: early hikes, long spa afternoons, good dinners and a bar scene in Old Town when you want one. It suits couples looking for a warm reset and friends who want golf, pools and nightlife in the same trip. Seven nights gives you room for big days out and lazy days in.
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
For value, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale is $997 for the 7 nights ($142 a night). It has a review score of 8.3 from 1,062 reviews, includes breakfast and sits in North Scottsdale, the area for big desert resorts, golf and spas. The top-rated pick is ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection, a 4-star resort at $1,808 for the stay ($258 a night) with a 9.4 score from 262 reviews. It's room only, so plan to pay for meals. If you'd rather have an apartment, CozySuites at Kierland Commons has a Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment for $1,109 ($158 a night), scored 7.6 from just 13 reviews. All three offered free cancellation when we checked.
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 roomsCozySuites at Kierland Commons
£836 for 7 nights, two guests · £119 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
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert
- Browse galleries and bars in walkable 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 Richmond | Richmond International (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 6h 42m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,949 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £580 |
| 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 | £2,704 |
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: Richmond to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £290 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £290 (13 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'll pay in US dollars.
- Phoenix runs 2 hours behind Richmond.
- The outbound American flight leaves RIC at 7:14 AM and lands at PHX at 11:56 AM local time, with 1 stop.
- Delta had 1-stop options at the same $385 per person when we checked.
- All three hotels listed offered free cancellation at the time we looked.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$385 per person round trip, or $770 for two, all-in when we checked. That's on American with 1 stop. Fares change, so check the live price before you book.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll use US dollars.
What's the weather like in mid-November?
Expected highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F. Nov 14 and Nov 20 look clear, with more overcast days in between.
How long is the trip there?
The American flight takes 6h 42m with 1 stop, leaving Richmond at 7:14 AM and arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor at 11:56 AM local time, which is 2 hours behind Richmond.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for a relaxed week. You'll have time for a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and evenings in Old Town Scottsdale.
What's the whole trip likely to cost for two?
Our estimate is $3,587 for two: $770 in flights, $997 at La Quinta, and $1,820 for food and spending, based on $130 per person per day.
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