Phoenix & Scottsdale from Austin, Nov 14–21: $1,395 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $145 per person, 4% under the $151 typical
- Home2 Suites in Old Town: 8.5 from 175 reviews, breakfast included
- Typical highs of 71–81°F, good for sunrise hikes
The catch: Frontier's fare has one stop and takes 6h 10m, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if a 6h 10m one-stop flight is fine for a warm desert week; skip it if you want the 2h 35m nonstop.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop: $1,395 for two covers the flights at $290 plus 7 nights at Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town at $1,105, taxes and fees included. It runs Nov 14–21, 2026 on Frontier, with one stop and 6h 10m on the way out. A checked bag, any resort fees and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,395 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $290 |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,105 |
| The total, before you go | $1,395 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$145 per person, round trip
$290 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 10m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 1:17 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 6:27 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $145 | 1 stop | 6h 10m |
| Southwest | $237 | nonstop | 2h 35m |
| Alaska | $227 | 1 stop | 12h 45m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 3:32 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $145 per person, this Frontier fare is $6 under the $151 median of our earlier checks on this route, about 4% lower, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Add 7 nights at Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town and the trip comes to $1,395 for two, before a checked bag (about $240 for two), any resort fees and spending money. Mid-November is a good window for the desert: typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, warm enough to be outside all afternoon and cool enough for a sunrise climb on Camelback Mountain. It also sits clear of the summer heat and of the February and March rush of spring training and the Phoenix Open, when resort rates peak. A full week gives you time for hikes, a spa day and slow dinners in Old Town.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert-and-wellness week: sunrise hikes, a garden walk, a spa day and evenings in Old Town Scottsdale's bars and restaurants. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm, dry days and a pace you set yourselves, with active mornings and slow afternoons. With 7 nights, there's room to do a lot or very little, and nobody has to rush.
Weather in Phoenix & Scottsdale, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 81 °F | 54 °F | Clear |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 79 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 72 °F | 55 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 74 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 71 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 72 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 72 °F | 50 °F | Clear |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 75 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Phoenix & Scottsdale
We'd stay in Old Town Scottsdale, where galleries, bars and restaurants are walkable. Our best-value pick is Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town: $1,105 for the 7 nights ($158 a night) in a King Studio Suite, breakfast included, rated 8.5 from 175 reviews; heads-up, it isn't free to cancel. The top-rated option is ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection, at $1,808 for the stay ($258 a night), rated 9.4 from 262 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. On a tighter budget, Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town is $518 for the stay ($74 a night), rated 6.9 from 298 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation. If you'd rather have a big resort with golf and a spa, North Scottsdale is the area to look at.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town
$1,105 for 7 nights, two guests · $158 a night
See roomsADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection
$1,808 for 7 nights, two guests · $258 a night
See roomsExtended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town
$518 for 7 nights, two guests · $74 a night
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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 afternoon highs
- Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden on one of the 72°F days
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert
- Spend evenings in Old Town Scottsdale's galleries, bars and restaurants
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 Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 6h 10m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 861 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $290 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town) | $1,105 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $3,215 |
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: Austin to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $145 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $145 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $151 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers 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 1 hour behind Austin.
- The Frontier flight leaves AUS at 1:17 PM and lands at PHX at 6:27 PM, 6h 10m with one stop.
- The fare includes taxes and fees but not a checked bag, about $240 for two; resort fees aren't in the total either.
- Prices are as we found them when we checked and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $145 per person, 4% under the $151 median of our earlier checks and the lowest in 30 days, and mid-November highs run 71–81°F. If time matters more, Southwest had a 2h 35m nonstop at $237 per person.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,395, taxes and fees included: $290 for the Frontier flights for two plus $1,105 for 7 nights at Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town. A checked bag (about $240 for two), any resort fees and spending money are extra; our budget puts spending at $1,820 for the week, $3,215 in all.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), 861 miles, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Climate normals for these dates show typical highs of 71–81°F and lows near 53°F, with mostly overcast days and clear skies on Saturday, Nov 14 and Friday, Nov 20.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes. Seven nights covers a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a balloon ride, with room left for slow evenings in Old Town Scottsdale.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes: Southwest had a nonstop leaving at 6:25 AM and landing at 8:00 AM, 2h 35m, at $237 per person, $474 for two. It isn't the fare in our $1,395 total, which uses the $290 Frontier fare.
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