Phoenix & Scottsdale from Cleveland, Nov 14–21: $1,762 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $45 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, rated 8.5 by 175 guests
- Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 22h 13m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
$329 per person round trip ($658 for two) gets you from Cleveland to Phoenix & Scottsdale for 7 nights, Nov 14–21, 2026, on F9 with 2 stops each way, not nonstop. Typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F. The best-value hotel, Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, is $1,104 for the stay with breakfast.
The total, before you go
$1,762 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $658 |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,104 |
| The total, before you go | $1,762 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$45 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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
$329 per person, round trip
$658 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 2 stops · 22h 13m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 3:21 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:55 PM · back Sat, Nov 21, 10:21 PM – Sun, Nov 22, 12:00 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $329 | 2 stops | 22h 13m |
| F9 + SY | $331 | 2 stops | 23h 10m |
| Frontier | $331 | 2 stops | 23h |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 5:28 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$329 per person round trip, or $658 for two, is what we found for Nov 14–21, 2026. That's $45 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 12% gap. Our sample budget for two comes to $3,582: $658 in flights, $1,104 for the Home2 Suites and $1,820 for spending over 7 days. Mid-November sits between the extreme summer heat and the peak resort rates of February and March, so it's a calmer stretch to go. Typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, which means hiking weather in the morning, pool time in the afternoon and a jacket-optional dinner on a patio. It's a good fit for a reset week: a sunrise climb, a spa day, a few nights out in Old Town. Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
A desert-and-wellness vacation with a side of nightlife and good food. It suits couples looking to recharge and friends who want early hikes followed by long dinners. The pace is easy: mornings on the trails or in the garden, slow afternoons by the pool or at the spa, evenings walking between galleries and bars. Seven nights gives you room to do a lot or almost nothing.
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
Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town is the best value: $1,104 for 7 nights ($158 a night) in a King Studio Suite with breakfast, rated 8.5 from 175 reviews. Orange Tree Resort is the top rated at 9.1 from 285 reviews, a 4-star One-Bedroom Suite in Paradise Valley for $1,241 ($177 a night), room only. Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town is the budget pick at $518 for the stay ($74 a night), with breakfast and free cancellation, rated 6.9 from 298 reviews. Old Town Scottsdale is the base for walkable galleries, bars and restaurants, while Paradise Valley puts you near secluded resorts beneath Camelback Mountain. Heads-up: only the Extended Stay offers free cancellation.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town
$1,104 for 7 nights, two guests · $158 a night
See roomsOrange Tree Resort
$1,241 for 7 nights, two guests · $177 a night
See roomsExtended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town
$518 for 7 nights, two guests · $74 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 for desert architecture up close
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden among cactus and Sonoran plants
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert
- Spend an evening on 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 Cleveland | Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 22h 13m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,737 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $658 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town) | $1,104 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $3,582 |
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: Cleveland to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $329 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $320 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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 Cleveland.
- The $329 fare on F9 has 2 stops; the outbound takes 22h 13m, leaving CLE at 3:21 PM and landing at PHX at 11:55 PM.
- The return leaves Saturday, Nov 21 at 10:21 PM and lands Sunday, Nov 22 at 12:00 PM.
- Only Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town offers free cancellation; the other two hotels don't.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $329 per person round trip, $658 for two, all-in with taxes and fees when we checked. That's $45 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Fares move, so the live price may differ.
Is it a nonstop flight?
No. The F9 fare we found has 2 stops, and the outbound takes 22h 13m from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX). You leave Saturday, Nov 14 at 3:21 PM and land at 11:55 PM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip within the United States, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for Nov 14–21 run 71–81°F, with lows near 53°F. The normals show a mix of clear and overcast days, so pack layers for cool mornings and evenings.
What does the whole week cost for two?
Our sample budget is $3,582 for two: $658 in flights, $1,104 at Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, and $1,820 for spending, about $130 per person a day.
Is 7 nights enough?
Seven nights is plenty for a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a few evenings in Old Town Scottsdale, with time left for slow pool days.
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