Sedona from Sacramento, Oct 16–18: $1,586 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Highs of 63–71°F, mild weather for Cathedral Rock and Devil's Bridge
- Panoramic Queen View room at Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona, rated 7.8 from 955 reviews
- $420 per person on Frontier, right at the typical fare
The catch: Frontier makes one stop and takes 5h 25m to Phoenix, Sedona is two hours north, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if the two of you want a hiking weekend and can live with a stop; skip it if a short trip needs a nonstop.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop: $1,586 for two covers the Frontier flights at $840 plus 2 nights at Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona at $746, taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 16 and come back Sunday, Oct 18, with one stop and 5h 25m to Phoenix, not a nonstop. Checked bags, any resort fee and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,586 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $840 |
| Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $746 |
| The total, before you go | $1,586 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
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
$420 per person, round trip
$840 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 25m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 11:52 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 5:17 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $420 | 1 stop | 5h 25m |
| Southwest | $599 | nonstop | 1h 50m |
| Alaska. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest + SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest | $584 | 1 stop | 4h 43m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 5:50 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
October is Sedona's peak season, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates. The forecast for Oct 16–18 shows highs of 63–71°F and lows of 53–54°F, with a 13% chance of drizzle on Saturday and 9% and 6% on Friday and Sunday. The Frontier fare is $420 per person, the same as the median of the 9 earlier checks on this route, so it's a fair peak-season price, not a markdown. If you'd rather fly nonstop, Southwest was $599 per person, $1,198 for two, at 1h 50m. Add $746 for two nights at Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona and the trip comes to $1,586 for two before bags and spending. We'd budget $760 for spending, which brings the weekend to $2,346. These are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a red-rock nature weekend: a hike early in the day, then a jeep ride or a spa in the afternoon and dark skies at night. It suits couples and friends who like being outside and don't mind a 2-night pace that's full but not rushed. Nightlife is quiet. The point is the trails, the views and the stars.
Weather in Sedona, Oct 16–18
Highs 63–71°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 71 °F | 53 °F | 9% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 63 °F | 53 °F | 13% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 67 °F | 54 °F | 6% |
Where to stay in Sedona
All three are in West Sedona, which has most of the hotels and restaurants and is close to the trailheads. Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona is the best value at $746 for the stay ($373 a night). It's a 2-star rated 7.8 from 955 reviews, the room is a Panoramic Queen View, and it doesn't offer free cancellation. Aiden by Best Western Sedona is $798 for the stay ($399 a night), a 4-star rated 8.5 from 602 reviews, and the pick for a higher score at a close price. It isn't free to cancel either. The Wilde Resort and Spa is the top rated at 9 from 259 reviews and costs $1,514 for the stay ($757 a night). It's the only one of the three with free cancellation. Uptown Sedona is where to go for walkable shops and galleries.
Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona
$746 for 2 nights, two guests · $373 a night
See roomsThe Wilde Resort and Spa
$1,514 for 2 nights, two guests · $757 a night
See roomsAiden by Best Western Sedona
$798 for 2 nights, two guests · $399 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 Saturday's high at 63°F
- 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 and its creekside lodges
- Stargaze in Sedona, a certified dark-sky community
Also worth it
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Sacramento | Sacramento International (SMF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 5h 25m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 596 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $840 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona) | $746 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,346 |
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: Sacramento to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $420 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $191 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $420 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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 US dollars, and there's no time difference from Sacramento.
- Frontier leaves SMF at 11:52 AM Friday, Oct 16 and lands at PHX at 5:17 PM after one stop.
- Sedona is two hours north of Phoenix Sky Harbor; Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) is the other airport listed.
- Only The Wilde Resort and Spa offers free cancellation; the other two don't.
- Checked bags, about $240 for two, aren't in the $1,586 total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a stop doesn't bother you. You get highs of 63–71°F in peak hiking season, and the $420 per person fare matches the median of our earlier checks. The trade-off is 5h 25m to Phoenix plus a two-hour drive, on a 2-night trip.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,586 for two, all in: $840 for the Frontier flights plus $746 for 2 nights at Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona, with taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra. We'd budget $760 for spending.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Sacramento to Phoenix, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 71°F on Friday, 63°F on Saturday and 67°F on Sunday, with lows of 53–54°F. Saturday has a 13% chance of drizzle. Friday and Sunday look overcast.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Southwest flies nonstop in 1h 50m, leaving at 11:10 AM and landing at 1:00 PM, for $599 per person, or $1,198 for two. That's not in our $1,586 total.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one big hike, a jeep tour or Slide Rock, and a night of stargazing. You land in Phoenix at 5:17 PM Friday, so your first full day is Saturday.
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