Phoenix & Scottsdale from Boston, Nov 14–21: $1,805 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Typical highs of 71–81°F, lows near 53°F for your dates
- $348 per person, $14 below the $362 typical fare
- Free cancellation on a one-bedroom apartment at $158 a night
The catch: It's one stop and 8h 3m on a 5:30 AM departure, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, easygoing week of hikes and spa time; skip it if a 5:30 AM start with a connection is a dealbreaker.
Worth it, because a week of desert sun costs $1,805 for two: United flights at $696 plus 7 nights at CozySuites at Kierland Commons at $1,109, taxes and fees included. You'd fly Nov 14–21, 2026, from Boston to Phoenix. It isn't nonstop: the outbound has one stop and takes 8h 3m, and checked bags and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$1,805 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $696 |
| CozySuites at Kierland Commons, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,109 |
| The total, before you go | $1,805 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on United, $160 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
$348 per person, round trip
$696 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 8h 3m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 5:30 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:33 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $348 | 1 stop | 8h 3m |
| United | $348 | 1 stop | 8h 24m |
| United | $348 | 1 stop | 8h 22m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 3:36 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The round-trip fare is $348 per person on United, taxes and fees included, against a typical $362 from our earlier checks on this route. That's $14 less, or 4%, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. With the hotel at $1,109 for 7 nights, the whole week comes to $1,805 for two. Mid-November is a good time to go to the desert. Typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, so summer's extreme heat is over and you're ahead of the peak resort rates that come with spring training in February and March. A full week gives you room for a sunrise hike, a day at a spa, an afternoon at Taliesin West and some slow mornings. Prices are what we found when we checked and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert and wellness week: warm days, early hikes among the cactus, spa time and dinners out in Old Town Scottsdale. It works best for a couple or two friends who like to stay active in the morning and take it slow in the afternoon. The pace is relaxed, with enough food, architecture and nightlife to fill your evenings without planning every hour.
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
CozySuites at Kierland Commons is the best value and the hotel in our total: $1,109 for 7 nights ($158 a night) for a Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment, with free cancellation. Its 7.6 score comes from only 13 reviews, so there's less to go on. Sonesta ES Suites Scottsdale Paradise Valley costs $1,341 for the stay ($192 a night). It includes breakfast, offers free cancellation and scores 8.7 from 492 reviews. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is the top rated at 8.9 from 250 reviews. It costs $3,396 for the stay ($485 a night), and that rate has no free cancellation. Paradise Valley has secluded luxury resorts beneath Camelback Mountain. Old Town Scottsdale is the walkable area for galleries, bars and restaurants.
CozySuites at Kierland Commons
$1,109 for 7 nights, two guests · $158 a night
See roomsOmni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
$3,396 for 7 nights, two guests · $485 a night
See roomsSonesta ES Suites Scottsdale Paradise Valley
$1,341 for 7 nights, two guests · $192 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 at 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 Boston | Boston Logan International (BOS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 8h 3m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,286 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $696 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (CozySuites at Kierland Commons) | $1,109 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $3,625 |
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: Boston to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $348 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $348 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $362 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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 the currency is the US dollar.
- Phoenix is 2 hours behind Boston.
- The outbound United flight leaves Boston Logan (BOS) at 5:30 AM and lands at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) at 11:33 AM, with one stop.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,805 total.
- CozySuites at Kierland Commons and Sonesta ES Suites Scottsdale Paradise Valley offer free cancellation; the Omni rate doesn't.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you. The fare is $348 per person, $14 below the typical $362, and typical highs are 71–81°F. Our hotel pick has free cancellation. The trade-off is one stop and a 5:30 AM departure.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,805, all in: $696 for the flights and $1,109 for 7 nights at CozySuites at Kierland Commons, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't in that total.
Is the flight nonstop?
No. The outbound United flight has one stop and takes 8h 3m, leaving Boston at 5:30 AM and arriving in Phoenix at 11:33 AM. Other options on the same fare leave at 6:00 AM and 7:15 AM.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs for Nov 14–21 run 71–81°F, with lows near 53°F. These are seasonal normals, not a forecast, and they show mostly overcast days with a couple of clear ones.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, the currency is the US dollar, and Phoenix is 2 hours behind Boston.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes. A week leaves time for a sunrise hike on Camelback Mountain, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a few slow days in between.
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