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Phoenix & Scottsdale from Salt Lake City, Nov 14–21: $1,658 for two, all in

The verdict

IT’S WORTH IT ★ IT’S WORTH IT ★

Our verdict

Worth it, because

  • Nonstop on Frontier, 1h 45m
  • Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
  • No passport needed

The catch: The best-value hotel is rated 7.6; a better one costs more.

Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.

Nonstop flights on Frontier from Salt Lake City to Phoenix & Scottsdale cost $158 per person for Nov 14–21, 2026 when we checked. Three places to stay start at $74 a night for the 7-night stay. The total, before you go: $1,550 for two, flights and CozySuites at Kierland Commons with taxes and fees. Prices move; every link below shows the live price.

Phoenix & Scottsdale: A stunning desert landscape with cacti and distant mountains near Phoenix, Arizona during sunset.
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The total, before you go

$1,658 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee

For two
Flights for two, round trip$316
CozySuites at Kierland Commons, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in$1,234
Resort fee, collected at the desk$108
The total, before you go$1,658
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); 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

$158 per person, round trip

$316 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 45m

Out Sat, Nov 14, 1:01 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 2:46 PM

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Other fares we saw for these dates
AirlinePer personStopsDuration
Frontier$158nonstop1h 45m
Frontier$1941 stop6h 4m
Frontier$158nonstop1h 49m

Prices checked Oct 17, 2026, 8:40 AM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.

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Why Phoenix & Scottsdale

Why we picked it: Nonstop in 1h 45m for $158 per person all-in, $3 under the typical $161, with typical highs of 71–81°F for a week of sun.

Phoenix and Scottsdale are the desert escape for sunshine, golf, spa resorts, cactus-studded hikes and a lively Old Town bar scene.

Weather in Phoenix & Scottsdale, Nov 14–21

Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year

Averages for these dates over the last five years
DayTypical highTypical lowTypical weather
Sat, Nov 1481 °F54 °FClear
Sun, Nov 1579 °F54 °FOvercast
Mon, Nov 1672 °F55 °FOvercast
Tue, Nov 1774 °F52 °FOvercast
Wed, Nov 1871 °F52 °FOvercast
Thu, Nov 1972 °F52 °FOvercast
Fri, Nov 2072 °F50 °FClear
Sat, Nov 2175 °F52 °FOvercast

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast

Where to stay in Phoenix & Scottsdale

CozySuites at Kierland Commons

7.6 13 reviews

Paradise Valley, ScottsdaleOne-Bedroom Deluxe Apartmentroom_only

$1,234 for 7 nights, two guests · $176 a night

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ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection

★★★★ 9.4 261 reviews

ScottsdaleStandard Room, 1 Kingroom_onlyfree cancellation

$1,808 for 7 nights, two guests · $258 a night

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Extended Stay America Suites - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Old Town

★★ 6.8 302 reviews

Old Town Scottsdale, ScottsdaleQueen Studio - Non-Smokingbreakfastfree cancellation

$518 for 7 nights, two guests · $74 a night

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All 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

Signature experiences

  • Hike Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak at sunrise
  • Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Walk the Desert Botanical Garden
  • Catch spring training baseball in the Cactus League
  • Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort
  • Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert

Tours and tickets in Phoenix & Scottsdale

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Getting there and around

Airports in Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City International (SLC)
Airports in Phoenix & ScottsdalePhoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
Flight time1h 45m nonstop
Distance502 miles each way
Time differencesame time zone

Rental cars for these dates

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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs

Estimate
Flights for two$316
Hotel, 7 nights (CozySuites at Kierland Commons)$1,234
Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two$1,820
Total for two$3,370

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: Salt Lake City to Phoenix & Scottsdale

Per person
This trip$158 per person
Lowest in the last 30 days$124 (Oct 12, 2026)
Typical price, last 60 days$161
Price checks17

Every price we found on this route

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).

Questions readers ask

How much does 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale from Salt Lake City cost?

About $3,370 for two: $316 in flights, $1,234 for the hotel and $1,820 for food, getting around and tickets.

What is the weather like in Phoenix & Scottsdale Nov 14–21?

Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year

Do I need a passport for Phoenix & Scottsdale?

No. No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Phoenix & Scottsdale.

How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Phoenix & Scottsdale?

1h 45m nonstop on Frontier, on the fare we found.

Is $158 a good price for Salt Lake City to Phoenix & Scottsdale?

It is 2% below the typical $161 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.

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Phoenix & Scottsdale in pictures

Phoenix & Scottsdale: Sunny day at a Scottsdale golf course with palm trees and mountains in view.
Photo: Tom Jackson / Pexels, Pexels License
Phoenix & Scottsdale: Captivating view of a Scottsdale golf course with palm trees and mountains at sunset.
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