Sedona from Portland, Oct 16–18: round trip from $404
Round-trip flights from Portland to Sedona are $404 per person all-in on Frontier for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night weekend, with one stop on the way to Phoenix. Highs are 69–72°F with little rain expected, and the best-value hotel, Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona, is $682 for both nights.
The flight
$480 $404 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$808 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 8m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 12:25 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 6:33 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $404 | 1 stop | 6h 8m |
| Southwest | $543 | nonstop | 2h 30m |
| American | $543 | nonstop | 2h 44m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 11:26 AM PDT. 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 | $808 |
| Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona, 2 nights | $682 |
| Trip total for two | $1,490 |
Regular: $1,642 You pay: $1,490 Saved: $152
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Why go now
At $404 per person, or $808 for two, the Frontier fare is $76 below the typical fare on this route. That's 16% under the $480 median of our earlier checks. We looked at 12 offers and fares ran from $404 to $583. The nonstops on Southwest and American were $543 per person. The lowest fare we saw in the past 30 days was $375, so this isn't the floor, but it's the low end of what's out there now. October is peak season in Sedona, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates, and the forecast fits: highs of 69–72°F, lows of 52–55°F, an 18% chance of drizzle Saturday and a clear Sunday. That's two good days on the trails. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert nature and wellness weekend: red-rock trails in the morning, a slow dinner in West Sedona, stars at night. It suits couples best, and two friends who like to hike will get plenty out of it too. The pace is relaxed but active, with a long travel day Friday and two days to spend outside.
Weather in Sedona, Oct 16–18
Highs 69–72°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 71 °F | 55 °F | 27% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 69 °F | 52 °F | 18% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 72 °F | 54 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Sedona
All three picks are in West Sedona, which has most of the town's hotels and restaurants and sits close to the trailheads. Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona is the best value at $682 for both nights ($341 a night) in a Panoramic Queen View room, rated 7.8 from 955 reviews. Aiden by Best Western Sedona is our budget pick and a 4-star, at $798 for the stay ($399 a night) for a room with two double beds, rated 8.5 from 602 reviews. Lantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway is the top rated at 9.2 from 629 reviews: a Two-Bedroom House for $1,916 ($958 a night). All three are room only with no free cancellation. For shops and galleries after a hike, Uptown Sedona has a walkable main street with red-rock views.
Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona
$682 for 2 nights, two guests · $341 a night
See roomsLantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway
$1,916 for 2 nights, two guests · $958 a night
See roomsAiden by Best Western Sedona
$798 for 2 nights, two guests · $399 a night
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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 on Sunday, when the forecast is clear with a 3% chance of rain.
- Take a Pink Jeep tour over the slickrock.
- Slide down the natural chute at Slide Rock State Park.
- Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross.
- Drive Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff, past the creekside cabins and lodges.
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Portland | Portland International (PDX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 6h 8m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 933 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $808 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona) | $682 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,250 |
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: Portland to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $404 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $375 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $480 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak season with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates
- No passport needed, the currency is the US dollar, and there's no time difference from Portland.
- The Frontier flight takes 6h 8m with one stop and lands at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX). Sedona is two hours north.
- Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) is the other airport listed for Sedona.
- October is peak season, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates.
- All three hotels are room only and none has free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$404 per person round trip, $808 for two, all-in on Frontier when we checked. Frontier leaves Portland at 12:25 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands in Phoenix at 6:33 PM after one stop. Prices can change.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Southwest and American both had nonstops for $543 per person. Southwest leaves at 5:00 AM and takes 2h 30m. American leaves at 5:10 AM and takes 2h 44m.
What's the weather like?
Highs of 71°F Friday, 69°F Saturday and 72°F Sunday, with lows of 52–55°F. Saturday has an 18% chance of drizzle and Sunday looks clear.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a hiking weekend, yes. With the Frontier flight you'll land in Phoenix at 6:33 PM Friday, then it's two hours to Sedona, so plan on Saturday and Sunday as your full days.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our budget comes to $2,250 for two: $808 for flights, $682 for the Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona and $760 for spending, which works out to $190 a day each.
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