Sedona from Seattle, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,115 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $374 per person, $48 below the typical $422 fare
- Highs of 71–73°F and little rain for Cathedral Rock hikes
- Holiday Inn Express rated 8.4 from 648 reviews, breakfast included
The catch: Frontier has one stop and takes 7h 21m, landing in Phoenix at 11:48 PM, still two hours from Sedona.
Worth it if you want a weekend of red-rock hiking at a fair fare; skip it if a late one-stop Friday flight wears you out.
Worth it if you don't mind a one-stop flight: $1,479 for two covers the flights at $748 plus the hotel at $731, taxes and fees included, but not resort fees or a checked bag. The trip runs Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, flying Frontier from Seattle to Phoenix with one stop and 7h 21m on the way out.
The total, before you go
£1,115 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £564 |
| Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £551 |
| The total, before you go | £1,115 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£36 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
£282 per person, return
£564 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 7h 21m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 4:27 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £282 | 1 stop | 7h 21m |
| Southwest | £402 | nonstop | 2h 50m |
| Alaska | £379 | 1 stop | 9h 14m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 18:03 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $374 per person, this fare is $48 below the typical fare on this route, which runs $422, an 11% gap. We saw 12 offers between $374 and $553 per person, so this sits at the low end of what we found. October is Sedona's peak season, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates, and the forecast backs it up: highs of 71–73°F, lows of 50–54°F, and a 25% rain chance on Friday falling to 7% by Sunday. That's trail weather for Cathedral Rock or Devil's Bridge, and clear enough by Sunday to look up at the stars. With the hotel, the whole trip is $1,479 for two, all in, before resort fees, a checked bag and spending money. It's a short reset from Seattle with no passport and no time change.
The kind of trip this is
A nature long weekend: red-rock trails in the morning, a jeep ride or a swim in the creek in the afternoon, dark skies at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like to hike and don't need nightlife. The pace is easy once you're there, but with a late Friday arrival, plan Saturday as the big hiking day and keep Sunday morning for one more view.
Weather in Sedona, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 71–73°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 71 °F | 54 °F | 25% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 72 °F | 50 °F | 20% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 73 °F | 54 °F | 7% |
Where to stay in Sedona
Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG is the best value: $731 for the 2 nights ($366 a night), a Standard King Room with breakfast, rated 8.4 from 648 reviews. It's the hotel in our total. Lantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway is the top rated at 9.2 from 629 reviews, a Two-Bedroom House in West Sedona for $1,881 ($941 a night), room only. Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona, our budget pick, is $801 ($401 a night) for a Panoramic Queen View room, rated 7.8 from 955 reviews, also in West Sedona. West Sedona has most of the hotels and restaurants and sits close to the trailheads. None of the three offered free cancellation when we checked.
Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG
£551 for 2 nights, two guests · £276 a night
See roomsLantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway
£1,418 for 2 nights, two guests · £709 a night
See roomsDreamcatcher Inn of Sedona
£604 for 2 nights, two guests · £302 a night
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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 on Saturday morning, when highs stay near 72°F
- Take a Pink Jeep tour over the slickrock
- Slide down the natural chute at Slide Rock State Park
- Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Drive Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 7h 21m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,035 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £564 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG) | £551 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £1,688 |
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: Seattle to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £282 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £213 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £318 |
| Price checks | 13 |
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, prices are in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Seattle.
- Flights land at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), two hours south of Sedona.
- None of the three hotels offered free cancellation when we checked.
- The $1,479 total leaves out resort fees, a checked bag and spending money; with $760 for spending, we put it at $2,239.
- October is peak season in Sedona, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a one-stop flight is fine with you. The fare is $374 per person, 11% below the typical $422, and the forecast shows highs of 71–73°F. The catch is the 7h 21m trip with a late arrival.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,479, all in: $748 for two round-trip flights plus $731 for 2 nights at Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in it; with $760 for spending, it's $2,239.
How long is the flight?
Frontier leaves Seattle at 4:27 PM on Friday, Oct 16, and lands in Phoenix at 11:48 PM, with one stop and 7h 21m in total. We also found a Southwest nonstop at 8:05 AM, 2h 50m, for $533 per person, or $1,066 for two.
What is the weather like?
Highs of 71–73°F and lows of 50–54°F. The rain chance is 25% on Friday, 20% on Saturday and 7% on Sunday, which is forecast to be mostly clear.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, prices are in US dollars, and Sedona is on the same clock as Seattle for these dates.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one big hiking day, yes. You land late Friday, so Saturday is your full day for Cathedral Rock, Devil's Bridge or a Pink Jeep tour, and Sunday morning covers the Chapel of the Holy Cross.
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