The weekend after

Moab (Arches & Canyonlands) from Seattle, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,034 for two, all in

The verdict

Our verdict

Worth it, if

  • United fare $417 per person, $504 below the typical fare
  • Red Stone Inn, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham: 8.5 from 1,530 reviews
  • Typical highs of 56–62°F for the Delicate Arch sunset hike

The catch: It's one stop on United, 6h 40m on the 5:05 AM flight into Grand Junction, and a checked bag runs about $160 for two.

Worth it if you want desert hikes and big views on a short weekend; skip it if an early one-stop flight sounds rough.

Worth it if one stop doesn't bother you: $1,034 for two, all in. That covers United flights at $834, 2 nights at Red Stone Inn, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham at $175 and its $25 property fee, with taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 30 and come back Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, with one stop on the way to Grand Junction rather than a nonstop, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.

Moab (Arches & Canyonlands): Stunning sunset view through Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
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The total, before you go

$1,034 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee

For two
Flights for two, round trip$834
Red Stone Inn, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in$175
Resort fee, collected at the desk$25
The total, before you go$1,034
A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total)about $160

$504 per person below the typical fare on this route.

Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on United, $160 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

$417 per person, round trip

Lowest in 30 days

$834 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 6h 40m

Out Fri, Oct 30, 5:05 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 12:45 PM

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Other fares we saw for these dates
AirlinePer personStopsDuration
United$4171 stop6h 40m
United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express$4171 stop5h 10m
United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express$4311 stop4h 42m

Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 5:06 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.

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Why now

The fare is $417 per person, $504 below the typical fare on this route. Our earlier checks put that typical fare at $921 per person, so this one is 55% lower, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. For two, that's $834 in flights and $1,034 for the whole trip with 2 nights at Red Stone Inn, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham. Late October still counts as peak season in Moab, and Arches requires timed-entry tickets in busy months, so check before you go. Typical highs run 56–62°F with lows near 35°F. That's good hiking weather if you pack layers for cold mornings. On the normals, Friday is clear and the weekend is overcast. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change. It's a short, active weekend for Arches and Canyonlands.

The kind of trip this is

This is a nature and adventure trip, and it moves fast. The weekend centers on the red-rock desert around Arches and Canyonlands national parks: trail hikes, canyon overlooks, a 4x4 ride or a slickrock bike loop, then dinner and a brewery in town. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like early starts and full days outside more than spa time or nightlife.

Weather in Moab (Arches & Canyonlands), Oct 30–Nov 1

Typical highs 56–62°F, lows near 35°F this time of year

Averages for these dates over the last five years
DayTypical highTypical lowTypical weather
Fri, Oct 3056 °F34 °FClear
Sat, Oct 3159 °F36 °FOvercast
Sun, Nov 162 °F36 °FOvercast

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

Where to stay in Moab (Arches & Canyonlands)

Red Stone Inn, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham is our best-value pick. It's $175 for the 2 nights ($88 a night) in a queen room, rated 8.5 from 1,530 reviews, with free cancellation, and its $25 property fee is already in our total. Bowen Motel is the top rated at 8.9 from 879 reviews for $176. It has no free cancellation, and you pay a $25 fee at the property. voco Moab by IHG is the 4-star option at $266 ($133 a night), rated 8.8 from 220 reviews, with free cancellation and $30 to pay at the property. In Downtown Moab, Main Street motels, outfitters and breweries are within walking distance. North Moab / Highway 191 has newer hotels closest to the Arches entrance.

Red Stone Inn, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham

★★ 8.5 1,530 reviews

MoabQueen Room - Non-Smokingroom_onlyfree cancellation

$175 for 2 nights, two guests · $88 a night

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Bowen Motel

★★ 8.9 879 reviews

MoabQueen Roomroom_only

$176 for 2 nights, two guests · $88 a night

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voco Moab by IHG

★★★★ 8.8 220 reviews

MoabStandard Roomroom_onlyfree cancellation

$266 for 2 nights, two guests · $133 a night

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All hotels in Moab (Arches & Canyonlands) for these dates

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Where in Moab (Arches & Canyonlands)

  • Downtown Moab: Main Street motels, outfitters and breweries within walking distance.
  • North Moab / Highway 191: Newer hotels closest to the Arches entrance.
  • Spanish Valley: Resorts and glamping south of town with quiet desert views.
  • Colorado Riverway (Highway 128): Riverside lodges like Red Cliffs and Sorrel River.

What to do in Moab (Arches & Canyonlands)

  • Hike to Delicate Arch for sunset, with a warm layer for the walk back
  • Watch sunrise through Mesa Arch in Canyonlands
  • Drive the Shafer Trail or take a Hells Revenge 4x4 tour
  • Mountain-bike the Slickrock Trail
  • Raft the Colorado River through Fisher Towers
  • See the Island in the Sky overlooks at Dead Horse Point

Tours and tickets in Moab (Arches & Canyonlands)

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Getting there and around

Airports in SeattleSeattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE)
Airports in Moab (Arches & Canyonlands)Grand Junction Regional (GJT), Canyonlands Regional (Moab) (CNY), Salt Lake City International (SLC)
Flight time6h 40m (1 stop)
Distance895 miles each way
Time difference+1 hour

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What 2 nights in Moab (Arches & Canyonlands) costs

Estimate
Flights for two$834
Hotel, 2 nights (Red Stone Inn, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham)$175
Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two$520
Total for two$1,529

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: Seattle to Moab (Arches & Canyonlands)

Per person
This trip$417 per person
Lowest in the last 30 days$417 (Oct 16, 2026)
Typical price, last 60 days$921
Price checks10

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 Moab (Arches & Canyonlands).
  • Currency: US dollar (USD).
  • Peak season; Arches requires timed-entry tickets in busy months
  • No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
  • Moab is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
  • The 5:05 AM United flight lands at 12:45 PM with one stop; a 3:49 PM option lands 9:59 PM, same fare.
  • Late October is peak season, and Arches requires timed-entry tickets in busy months.
  • A checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't in the $1,034 total.

Questions readers ask

Is it worth it?

Yes, if you're fine with one stop. The fare is $417 per person, 55% under the $921 typical fare on this route, and the best-value hotel is rated 8.5 and has free cancellation. If you only fly nonstop, skip this one.

How much is the whole trip for two?

It's $1,034 all in: $834 for United flights, $175 for 2 nights at Red Stone Inn, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham, and its $25 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.

What is the weather like?

Typical highs are 56–62°F, with lows of 34–36°F. On the normals, Friday is clear and Saturday and Sunday are overcast. Bring layers for sunrise and sunset.

Do I need a passport?

No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and Moab is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.

Which airport do I fly into?

This United fare flies from Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) to Grand Junction Regional (GJT) with one stop. Canyonlands Regional (Moab) (CNY) and Salt Lake City International (SLC) also serve the area.

Is 2 nights enough?

For a quick look, yes. If you take the 5:05 AM flight, you land at 12:45 PM on Friday. That leaves time for a Delicate Arch sunset, a Mesa Arch sunrise and the Dead Horse Point overlooks before Sunday.

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