Phoenix & Scottsdale from Boise, Dec 11–15: round trip from $212
Round-trip flights from Boise to Phoenix & Scottsdale are $212 per person, or $424 for two, for Dec 11–15, 2026 (4 nights) on Frontier with one stop. Typical highs run 66–69°F with lows near 46°F. The best-value hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, is $489 for the stay with breakfast.
The flight
$303 $212 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$424 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 13h 49m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 9:51 PM – Sat, Dec 12, 11:40 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $212 | 1 stop | 13h 49m |
| Alaska. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest | $258 | nonstop | 2h 22m |
| Southwest | $267 | nonstop | 2h |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 4:00 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $424 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, 4 nights | $489 |
| Trip total for two | $913 |
Regular: $1,095 You pay: $913 Saved: $182
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Why go now
$212 per person round trip, $424 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $91 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 30% less, out of 12 offers that ran from $212 to $303. Add $489 for 4 nights at the best-value hotel with breakfast, and our sample budget for two, spending included, comes to $1,953. Mid-December works well here: typical highs of 66–69°F and lows near 46°F make sunrise hikes and patio dinners comfortable, and you're ahead of the February and March peak resort rates. It's a good reset trip: hike, spa, eat, repeat. Heads-up: this fare leaves at 9:51 PM, has one stop and takes 13h 49m. Alaska's nonstop was $258 and Southwest's was $267 if time matters more to you. Prices change, so treat these as what we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a sunny desert getaway with a wellness streak: morning hikes, a spa afternoon, then dinners and bars in Old Town at night. It suits couples and friends who want warm weather without a beach, and the pace is easy, since mild days make it comfortable to be outside from morning to night. You've got time for one or two big outings and plenty of slow mornings.
Weather in Phoenix & Scottsdale, Dec 11–15
Typical highs 66–69°F, lows near 46°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11 | 69 °F | 44 °F | Clear |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 68 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 66 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Dec 14 | 68 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Dec 15 | 67 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Phoenix & Scottsdale
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale is the best-value pick: $489 for the 4 nights ($122 a night), breakfast included, free cancellation and an 8.3 review score from 1,060 reviews. It's in North Scottsdale, the area for big desert resorts, golf and spas. ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection is the top-rated choice at 9.4, $1,033 for the stay ($258 a night), room only with free cancellation. Sentral Old Town is a designer-furnished one-bedroom apartment scoring 8.7, at $767 for the stay ($192 a night), room only and without free cancellation. It puts you in Old Town Scottsdale, where galleries, bars and restaurants are all walkable.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
$489 for 4 nights, two guests · $122 a night
See roomsADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection
$1,033 for 4 nights, two guests · $258 a night
See roomsSentral Old Town
$767 for 4 nights, two guests · $192 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, and bring a layer for the cool start.
- Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West.
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden on a mild afternoon.
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort.
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert.
- Spend an evening in Old Town Scottsdale, hopping between 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 Boise | Boise Airport (BOI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 13h 49m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 736 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 4 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $424 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale) | $489 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $1,953 |
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: Boise to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $212 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $212 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Boise.
- The $212 Frontier fare leaves Boise Airport (BOI) Friday, Dec 11 at 9:51 PM and lands at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) Saturday at 11:40 AM, with one stop.
- Nonstop options we found: Alaska, operated by SkyWest, at $258 per person (7:00 AM, 2h 22m) and Southwest at $267 (5:00 AM, 2h).
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale and ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection offer free cancellation; Sentral Old Town doesn't.
- All prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked and can change at any time.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$212 per person round trip, or $424 for two, on Frontier with one stop, all-in when we checked. That's $91 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. If you'd rather fly nonstop, Alaska was $258 per person and Southwest was $267.
Do I need a passport?
No. Phoenix is a domestic flight from Boise, you'll pay in US dollars, and the clocks match, so there's no time change to adjust to.
What is the weather like?
For Dec 11–15, seasonal normals show highs of 66–69°F and lows near 46°F, with mostly overcast skies. Pack a light jacket for mornings and evenings.
Is 4 nights enough?
Yes for a relaxed trip, but the $212 fare lands at 11:40 AM on Saturday, Dec 12, so your first night goes to travel. The days left are enough for a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden and a spa day.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget is $1,953 for two: $424 in flights, $489 for 4 nights at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, and $1,040 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
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