Sedona from Sacramento, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,195 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Highs 63–71°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
- Hike Cathedral Rock or Devil's Bridge
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 25m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Sedona cost $420 per person ($840 for two) for Friday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, which is 2 nights. The flight is on Frontier with 1 stop into Phoenix Sky Harbor, and the forecast shows highs of 63–71°F with little rain. The best-value hotel, Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona, is $746 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£1,195 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £633 |
| Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £562 |
| The total, before you go | £1,195 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
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
£317 per person, return
£633 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 25m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 11:52 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 5:17 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £317 | 1 stop | 5h 25m |
| Southwest | £452 | nonstop | 1h 50m |
| Alaska. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest + SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest | £440 | 1 stop | 4h 43m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 05:50 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$420 per person round trip, or $840 for two, is right at the typical price for this route: the median of our 9 earlier checks is also $420. So it isn't a markdown. It's a fair price for a peak-season weekend. October is peak season in Sedona, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates, which is why hotels start at $373 a night. The forecast has highs of 63–71°F and lows of 53–54°F, plus a 13% chance of drizzle on Saturday, Oct 17. That's good trail weather for Cathedral Rock or Devil's Bridge. If you'd rather fly nonstop, Southwest flew SMF to PHX in 1h 50m for $599 per person when we checked. All prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature and wellness getaway: red-rock hikes in the morning, then a spa visit or a slow dinner, and dark skies at night. It suits couples best, and also friends who'd pick a trail over a bar crawl. With 2 nights and a drive from Phoenix at each end, keep the pace relaxed. Pick one big hike and leave room for the rest.
Weather in Sedona, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 63–71°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 71 °F | 53 °F | 9% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 63 °F | 53 °F | 13% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 67 °F | 54 °F | 6% |
Where to stay in Sedona
All three picks are in West Sedona, where most of the hotels and restaurants are, close to the trailheads. Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona is the best value: $746 for 2 nights ($373 a night) in a Panoramic Queen View room. It's a 2-star rated 7.8 from 955 reviews, with no free cancellation. Aiden by Best Western Sedona is the budget pick at $798 ($399 a night), a 4-star rated 8.5 from 602 reviews, with two double beds. It's also non-refundable. The Wilde Resort and Spa is the top rated: 9 from 259 reviews, 4 stars, $1,514 ($757 a night) for a Standard King Room, and the only one of the three with free cancellation. All three are room only. For shops and galleries, Uptown Sedona is the walkable part of town.
Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona
£562 for 2 nights, two guests · £281 a night
See roomsThe Wilde Resort and Spa
£1,141 for 2 nights, two guests · £571 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, ideally Friday or Sunday when the forecast is driest
- Take a Pink Jeep tour over the slickrock for the views without the climb
- Slide down the natural chute at Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon
- Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross, built into the red rock
- Drive Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff for creekside scenery and shade
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community after dinner
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Sacramento | Sacramento International (SMF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 5h 25m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 596 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £633 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona) | £562 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £1,768 |
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: Sacramento to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £317 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £144 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £317 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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, the currency is the US dollar, and Sedona runs on the same clock as Sacramento that weekend.
- The Frontier flight leaves SMF at 11:52 AM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at PHX at 5:17 PM, a 5h 25m trip with 1 stop.
- You fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), and Sedona is about two hours north. Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) is also listed as a nearby airport.
- October is peak season: the mildest hiking weather and the highest hotel rates.
- Only The Wilde Resort and Spa offers free cancellation, and all three hotels are room only.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $420 per person round trip, or $840 for two, on Frontier with 1 stop. That's in line with the $420 median of our earlier checks. A Southwest nonstop was $599 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference with Sacramento that weekend.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 71°F Friday, 63°F Saturday and 67°F Sunday, with lows of 53–54°F. Saturday has a 13% chance of drizzle. Otherwise it's mostly overcast with little rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes, if you pick one big hike plus one or two easier stops. The flight lands at 5:17 PM Friday, so Saturday is your full day. Plan on the drive from Phoenix at each end.
How do I get from the airport?
You land at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), which is about two hours south of Sedona. Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) is the other nearby airport listed.
What does the whole weekend cost?
We estimate $2,346 for two: $840 in flights, $746 at Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona and $760 for spending, which works out to $190 a day per person.
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