Sedona from Indianapolis, Nov 14–21: $1,467 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $224 per person, $279 below the typical fare on this route
- Cowboy Hideout apartment, 9.6 from 19 reviews, free cancellation
- Hiking weather, with highs of 55–66°F for Cathedral Rock and Devil's Bridge
The catch: Frontier's fare has one stop and takes 6h 51m on the way out, Sedona is two hours from Phoenix, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a week of hiking in mild weather at a fair price; skip it if you need a nonstop or hate long travel days.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop. The trip is $1,467 for two, all in: Frontier flights at $448, plus Cowboy Hideout at $904 and its $115 property fee, with taxes and fees included. That covers 7 nights, Nov 14–21, 2026, flying Indianapolis to Phoenix with one stop (6h 51m on the way out), and it doesn't include checked bags or spending money.
The total, before you go
$1,467 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $448 |
| Cowboy Hideout, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $904 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $115 |
| The total, before you go | $1,467 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$279 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$224 per person, round trip
$448 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 51m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 4:03 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 8:54 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $224 | 1 stop | 6h 51m |
| Southwest | $379 | nonstop | 4h 5m |
| Frontier | $315 | 2 stops | 24h 44m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 2:06 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $224 per person, which is $279 below the typical fare on this route. That's 55% under the $503 median of our earlier checks, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Mid-November is Sedona's peak season, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest hotel rates, so a $129-a-night apartment rated 9.6 matters here. Typical highs run 55–66°F, with lows near 39°F. That's cool enough to hike Cathedral Rock at midday, and cold enough after dark that you'll want a jacket for stargazing. Seven nights gives you room for the long trails, a day up Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff and a slow morning or two. All prices are all in, as we found them when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature week built around red rock: trails in the morning, a jeep ride over slickrock, a stop at the chapel and dark skies at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk a lot, and you set the pace yourself. Sedona leans toward wellness and romance too, so a slow spa afternoon fits in fine between hikes.
Weather in Sedona, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 55–66°F, lows near 39°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 66 °F | 39 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 64 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 57 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 58 °F | 37 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 56 °F | 40 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 55 °F | 39 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 58 °F | 36 °F | Clear |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 59 °F | 35 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Sedona
Cowboy Hideout is the best-value pick and the one in our total. It's a One-Bedroom Apartment at $904 for the 7 nights ($129 a night), rated 9.6 from 19 reviews, and the total counts its $115 in fees at the property. Sky Ranch Lodge is the top-rated pick: 9.2 from 2,205 reviews, at $2,260 for the stay ($323 a night) in a Traditional Garden King. Hilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona is the budget pick at $1,179 ($168 a night), rated 8.8 from 868 reviews, with a Queen Studio with Sofa Bed and Balcony/Patio. All three list free cancellation. If you're choosing a base, West Sedona has most of the hotels and restaurants and sits close to the trailheads. Uptown Sedona is walkable, with shops and galleries along the main street.
Cowboy Hideout
$904 for 7 nights, two guests · $129 a night
See roomsSky Ranch Lodge
$2,260 for 7 nights, two guests · $323 a night
See roomsHilton Vacation Club Ridge on Sedona
$1,179 for 7 nights, two guests · $168 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Sedona for these dates
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Where in Sedona
- Uptown Sedona: Walkable shops and galleries with red-rock views from the main street.
- West Sedona: Most hotels and restaurants, close to the trailheads.
- Oak Creek Canyon: Creekside cabins and lodges in the shade north of town.
- Village of Oak Creek: Resorts and golf beneath Bell Rock, a few miles south.
- Boynton Canyon: Secluded luxury spa resorts like Enchantment.
What to do in Sedona
- Hike Cathedral Rock or Devil's Bridge, with highs in the 50s and 60s
- Take a Pink Jeep tour over the slickrock
- Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Drive Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff for a day out of town
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community; Nov 20 is the one clear day in the forecast normals
- Slide down the natural chute at Slide Rock State Park
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Indianapolis | Indianapolis International (IND) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 6h 51m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,442 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $448 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Cowboy Hideout) | $904 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,012 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Indianapolis to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $224 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $224 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $503 |
| Price checks | 12 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Sedona.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak season with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- Sedona is 2 hours behind Indianapolis on these dates.
- The Frontier flight leaves IND at 4:03 PM and lands at PHX at 8:54 PM local time, with one stop.
- Southwest flies nonstop in 4h 5m, leaving at 6:50 AM, for $379 per person, or $758 for two.
- Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't in the total; our budget sets aside $190 per person a day.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a stop is fine with you. The fare is 55% under the $503 median of our earlier checks, the apartment is rated 9.6, and highs of 55–66°F suit hiking. The tradeoff is 6h 51m of travel on the way out and a two-hour drive from Phoenix.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,467 for two, all in: $448 for the flights, $904 for 7 nights at Cowboy Hideout and its $115 property fee. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending aren't included. Our budget adds $2,660 for spending, which brings it to $4,012.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Indianapolis to Arizona, and you pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Normals for the week show highs of 55–66°F and lows of 35–41°F. Most days are listed as overcast, with Nov 20 the clear one. November is peak season, with the mildest hiking weather.
How do I get from the airport?
The fare lands at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), and Sedona is two hours north. Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) is also listed as a nearby airport.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Southwest flies nonstop in 4h 5m, leaving at 6:50 AM and landing at 8:55 AM, for $758 for two. That's compared with $448 for two on Frontier with one stop.
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