Phoenix & Scottsdale from San Antonio, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,272 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £264 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Orange Tree Resort, rated 9.1 by 284 guests
- Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 22m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
A week in Phoenix & Scottsdale from San Antonio costs $223 per person round trip, or $446 for two, for 7 nights on Nov 14–21, 2026, on Frontier with 1 stop. Expect typical highs of 71–81°F. The best-value hotel, Orange Tree Resort, is $1,241 for the stay, or $177 a night.
The total, before you go
£1,272 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £336 |
| Orange Tree Resort, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £935 |
| The total, before you go | £1,272 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£264 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
£168 per person, return
£336 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 22m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:20 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 12:42 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £168 | 1 stop | 5h 22m |
| Southwest | £186 | nonstop | 2h 25m |
| Southwest | £186 | nonstop | 2h 30m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 15:01 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $223 per person round trip on Frontier from San Antonio, or $446 for two, for Nov 14–21, 2026. That's $350 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 61% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them on Oct 12, and they can change. Mid-November is a good time for the desert. Typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, so sunrise hikes and afternoons by the pool both work. Peak resort rates come in February and March with spring training, and the extreme heat runs June through September, so this week falls between the two. Seven nights gives you time for a spa day, a garden walk and a night out in Old Town without rushing.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert wellness getaway with good food and nightlife close by. It suits a couple or two friends who want sun, a resort pool, a few hikes and dinners out, at an easy pace. Mornings are for trails, afternoons for the spa or the botanical garden, and evenings for Old Town. It's not a beach trip and it's not a packed city itinerary.
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
Orange Tree Resort is the best value: $1,241 for the 7 nights ($177 a night) for a One-Bedroom Suite in Paradise Valley, rated 9.1 from 284 reviews. It's room only with no free cancellation, so be sure of your dates. ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection is the top-rated pick at 9.4 from 261 reviews: $1,808 for the stay ($258 a night), room only, with free cancellation. On a budget, Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town is $518 for the stay ($74 a night), with breakfast and free cancellation, rated 6.9 from 298 reviews. Old Town Scottsdale is the walkable base for galleries, bars and restaurants. Paradise Valley is quieter, with secluded resorts beneath Camelback Mountain.
Orange Tree Resort
£935 for 7 nights, two guests · £133 a night
See roomsADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection
£1,363 for 7 nights, two guests · £194 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.
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden on one of the overcast days.
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort.
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert.
- Spend an evening on the galleries, bars and restaurants of 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 San Antonio | San Antonio International (SAT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 5h 22m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 839 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £336 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Orange Tree Resort) | £935 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,643 |
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: San Antonio to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £168 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £168 (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. It's a domestic trip, and everything is priced in US dollars.
- Phoenix is 1 hour behind San Antonio.
- The Frontier flight has 1 stop and takes 5h 22m, leaving SAT at 8:20 PM and landing at PHX at 12:42 AM.
- ADERO and Extended Stay America offer free cancellation. Orange Tree Resort doesn't.
- Our budget for two: $446 for flights, $1,241 for the hotel and $1,820 for spending ($130 a day per person), $3,507 in total.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$223 per person round trip on Frontier, or $446 for two, all-in with taxes and fees when we checked on Oct 12. Prices can change before you book.
Is there a nonstop option?
The Frontier fare has 1 stop. It leaves Saturday, Nov 14 at 8:20 PM and lands at 12:42 AM. Southwest had nonstops at $247 per person, $494 for two, leaving at 6:35 AM or 10:20 AM and taking 2h 25m to 2h 30m.
Do I need a passport?
No. Phoenix & Scottsdale is in the United States, so a domestic ID works and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for these dates run 71–81°F, with lows near 53°F. The day-by-day normals show clear skies on Nov 14 and Nov 20 and overcast skies most other days. Bring a layer for sunrise hikes.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for this kind of trip. Seven nights covers a couple of hikes, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a few evenings in Old Town Scottsdale, with time left over to do nothing.
What does the whole week cost for two?
We estimate $3,507: $446 for flights, $1,241 at Orange Tree Resort and $1,820 for spending at $130 a day per person. With the Extended Stay America hotel at $518, it comes in lower.
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