Grand Canyon from Seattle, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,714 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £220 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel-South Rim, rated 8.1 by 3,051 guests
- Highs 55–59°F, little rain expected
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 13m 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 Seattle to the Grand Canyon, flying into Flagstaff (FLG), were $682 per person ($1,364 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, when we checked. You fly American, operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle, with one stop, and the forecast shows overcast highs of 57–63°F with little rain. The best-value stay, Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites in Tusayan, is $843 for both nights with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£1,714 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,028 |
| Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel-South Rim, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £616 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £70 |
| The total, before you go | £1,714 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£220 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Alaska, £106 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£514 per person, return
£1,028 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska + American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · 1 stop · 6h 13m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 3:10 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 9:23 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska + American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £514 | 1 stop | 6h 13m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle + SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £710 | 1 stop | 6h |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £795 | 1 stop | 7h 45m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 20:32 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $682 per person, this fare is $469 below the typical fare on this route, which our earlier checks put at $1,151, a 41% gap. That's why it carries the 40% below typical badge. We saw 10 fares on this route ranging from $682 to $2,558, and this one sits at the bottom. Mid-October is a good window for the canyon: the summer crowds and inner-canyon heat are behind you, and the weekend forecast shows highs of 57–63°F, lows of 42–43°F and rain chances of 8% or less. That's comfortable weather for the rim trails and crisp nights for stargazing. Our sample budget for two comes to $2,727: $1,364 in flights, $843 for the hotel and $520 for spending. Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as found, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature and national-park long weekend built around big views and easy-to-moderate walking. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want sunrise on the rim, a few hours on a trail and quiet nights under dark skies. The pace is short and full: you land Friday evening, spend Saturday at the canyon and head home Sunday.
Weather in Grand Canyon, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 55–59°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 59 °F | 42 °F | 1% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 55 °F | 42 °F | 7% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 59 °F | 44 °F | 10% |
Where to stay in Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites in Tusayan is the best-value pick: $843 for both nights ($422 a night) in a Standard Room with Two Queen Beds, breakfast included, rated 8.4 from 6,057 reviews. Heads-up, it isn't free to cancel. Holiday Inn Resort Grand Canyon by IHG, also in Tusayan, costs more at $1,108 ($554 a night) with breakfast, rates 8.2 from 7,742 reviews and is the only one of the three with free cancellation. Secluded Luxury Glamping Camp with Safari-Style Dining near South Rim Grand Canyon, Arizona has the lowest price at $796 ($398 a night), room only, but it has a single review scoring 6, so it's a gamble. Tusayan sits a mile outside the south entrance with shuttle access, which makes an early start at the rim easy.
Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel-South Rim
£616 for 2 nights, two guests · £308 a night
See roomsThe Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon
£766 for 2 nights, two guests · £383 a night
See roomsGrand Canyon Hotel & Suites
£635 for 2 nights, two guests · £318 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Grand Canyon for these dates
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Where in Grand Canyon
- South Rim (Grand Canyon Village): Historic lodges on the rim itself; El Tovar and Bright Angel sell out early.
- Tusayan: Hotels a mile outside the south entrance with shuttle access.
- Williams: Route 66 town and the Grand Canyon Railway, an hour away.
- Flagstaff: Mountain college town with the best choice of hotels and restaurants.
- North Rim: Remote, cooler and quiet; open mid-May to mid-October.
What to do in Grand Canyon
- Walk the Rim Trail from Mather Point at sunrise, before the day crowds arrive.
- Hike part-way down the Bright Angel or South Kaibab Trail, then turn back with energy to spare.
- Ride the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, the Route 66 town an hour away.
- Take a helicopter flight over the canyon for the full scale of the layered red rock.
- Stargaze from the rim in a certified dark-sky park on a cool October night.
Also worth it
- Raft the Colorado River through the canyon
Tours and tickets in Grand Canyon
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Grand Canyon | Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG), Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Harry Reid International (Las Vegas) (LAS) |
| Flight time | 6h 13m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 953 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Grand Canyon costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,028 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel-South Rim) | £616 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £2,036 |
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: Seattle to Grand Canyon
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £514 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £409 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £734 |
| Price checks | 16 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Grand Canyon.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- North Rim open mid-May to mid-October
- No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- Seattle and the Grand Canyon are on the same clock this weekend, so there is no time difference to adjust to.
- The outbound flight leaves SEA at 3:10 PM and lands in Flagstaff at 9:23 PM, 6h 13m with one stop.
- The North Rim is open mid-May to mid-October, so plan around the South Rim for these dates.
- Prices include taxes and fees as found; only Holiday Inn Resort Grand Canyon by IHG offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$682 per person round trip, $1,364 for two, on American operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle, with one stop. That's $469 below the typical fare on this route. The price is all-in as found when we checked and can change.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Seattle to Arizona, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference this weekend.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast with highs of 57–63°F and lows of 42–43°F. Rain chances stay between 3% and 8% across the three days, so pack layers for chilly mornings and evenings.
Is 2 nights enough?
For the South Rim, yes. You land Friday at 9:23 PM, have all of Saturday for a sunrise rim walk and a part-way hike, and fly home Sunday.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare lands at Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG). Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) and Harry Reid International (LAS) in Las Vegas are the other airports we track for the Grand Canyon.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our sample budget is $2,727 for two: $1,364 in flights, $843 at Grand Canyon Hotel & Suites with breakfast and $520 for spending, which is $130 per person per day.
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