Phoenix & Scottsdale from Washington, DC, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,252 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Typical highs of 71–81°F with lows near 53°F
- $280 per person round trip on Frontier, $560 for two
- Old Town Scottsdale hotel rated 8.5 from 176 reviews, breakfast included
The catch: The 7:00 AM Frontier flight makes one stop and takes 11h 17m, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want a sunny, walkable week and can live with a stop; skip it if a long travel day ruins your first afternoon.
Worth it if one stop doesn't bother you: a week of desert sun in Phoenix & Scottsdale comes to $1,661 for two, the flights at $560 plus the hotel at $1,101, taxes and fees included. You'd leave Saturday, Nov 14 and come back Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, for 7 nights. The fare is on Frontier with one stop out of DCA, not a nonstop.
The total, before you go
£1,252 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £422 |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £830 |
| The total, before you go | £1,252 |
| 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
£211 per person, return
£422 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 11h 17m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 4:17 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £211 | 1 stop | 11h 17m |
| American | £284 | nonstop | 5h 21m |
| Frontier | £211 | 1 stop | 9h 54m |
Prices checked 11 Oct 2026, 21:07 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The trip for two comes to $1,661 all in: $560 for the Frontier flights and $1,101 for 7 nights at the best-value hotel, taxes and fees included when we checked. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that number; our budget estimate for spending is $1,820 for two, or $3,481 for the whole week. The $280 per person fare is the lowest of our 3 checks on this route, first seen Oct 12. Mid-November is a good stretch for the desert, with typical highs of 71–81°F and lows near 53°F, so sunrise hikes and afternoons by the pool both work. It also falls outside the peak resort rates of February and March and well clear of the summer heat. If you'd rather skip the stop, American has a 5h 21m nonstop at $377 per person, $754 for two.
The kind of trip this is
A desert-and-sunshine week for two: mornings on mountain trails, afternoons at a pool or a spa, evenings walking between the galleries, restaurants and bars of Old Town. It suits couples and friends who like a mix of outdoors and a lively dinner scene, at an easy pace. Seven nights leaves room for a slow day or two without feeling rushed.
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
Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total: $1,101 for the stay, about $157 a night, rated 8.5 from 176 reviews, with breakfast in a King Studio Suite. Heads-up, it doesn't offer free cancellation. It sits in Old Town Scottsdale, which is good for walkable galleries, bars and restaurants. ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection is the top-rated choice at 9.4 from 260 reviews, $1,808 for the stay or about $258 a night, room only, with free cancellation. Camelback Cozy is the budget option, a vacation home at $950 for the stay, about $136 a night, room only, with free cancellation; it has no review score yet. If you want big resorts, golf and spas instead, look at North Scottsdale.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town
£830 for 7 nights, two guests · £118 a night
See roomsADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection
£1,363 for 7 nights, two guests · £194 a night
See roomsCamelback Cozy
£716 for 7 nights, two guests · £103 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
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert
- Spend an evening in 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 Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 11h 17m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,968 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £422 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town) | £830 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,624 |
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: Washington, DC to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £211 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £211 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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 is 2 hours behind Washington, DC.
- The Frontier fare leaves DCA at 7:00 AM and lands at PHX at 4:17 PM after one stop.
- A checked bag runs about $240 for two and isn't in the $1,661 total.
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town doesn't offer free cancellation; ADERO and Camelback Cozy do.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you can handle one stop. You get 7 nights of typical highs between 71°F and 81°F and an 8.5-rated Old Town hotel with breakfast, all for $1,661 for two. The trade-off is an 11h 17m travel day on Frontier.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,661 all in, taxes and fees included: $560 for the flights and $1,101 for 7 nights at Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town. A checked bag at about $240 for two and spending money aren't included.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. When we checked, American had a nonstop leaving at 7:00 AM and landing at 10:21 AM, 5h 21m, at $377 per person or $754 for two. The total on this page uses the one-stop Frontier fare.
What is the weather like?
Mild and mostly dry for mid-November: typical highs of 71–81°F and lows near 53°F. That's good weather for hiking, the botanical garden and pool time.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from DCA to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), and everything is in US dollars.
Is 7 nights enough?
Seven nights covers a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a few slow evenings in Old Town, with time left over to rest.
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