Sedona from Seattle, Oct 16–18: round trip from $374
Round-trip flights from Seattle to Sedona are $374 per person all-in ($748 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, on Frontier with 1 stop into Phoenix. The forecast shows highs of 71–73°F with little rain. The best-value hotel, Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG, is $731 for the stay with breakfast.
The flight
$422 $374 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$748 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 7h 21m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 4:27 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $374 | 1 stop | 7h 21m |
| Southwest | $533 | nonstop | 2h 50m |
| Alaska | $503 | 1 stop | 9h 14m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 6:03 PM 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 | $748 |
| Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG, 2 nights | $731 |
| Trip total for two | $1,479 |
Regular: $1,575 You pay: $1,479 Saved: $96
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Why go now
$374 per person, all-in, is $48 below the typical fare on this route. That's an 11% gap against the $422 median of 13 earlier checks. For these dates we saw fares from $374 to $553 across 12 offers, so this one was the lowest when we checked. October is Sedona's peak season, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest hotel rates, so savings on the flight count for more. The forecast shows highs of 71–73°F and lows of 50–54°F. The chance of rain is 25% on Friday and drops to 7% by Sunday. That's good trail weather: cool mornings for Cathedral Rock, then mild afternoons for walking Uptown Sedona. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-wellness long weekend: red-rock trails in the morning, a slow lunch, maybe a spa hour, then dark skies at night. It suits couples first, and friends who like to hike second. The pace is easy, but the days start early because the morning light on the buttes is the reason to go. You land in Phoenix late on Friday, so Saturday is your full day and Sunday is a bonus.
Weather in Sedona, Oct 16–18
Highs 71–73°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 71 °F | 54 °F | 25% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 72 °F | 50 °F | 20% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 73 °F | 54 °F | 7% |
Where to stay in Sedona
Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG is the best-value pick: $731 for 2 nights ($366 a night) for a Standard King Room with breakfast included, rated 8.4 from 648 reviews. Dreamcatcher Inn of Sedona is the budget pick at $801 ($401 a night) for a Panoramic Queen View room, room only, rated 7.8 from 955 reviews. Lantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway is the top rated at 9.2 from 629 reviews: a Two-Bedroom House for $1,881 ($941 a night), room only. The last two are in West Sedona, which has most of the hotels and restaurants and is close to the trailheads. Heads-up: none of the three rates comes with free cancellation.
Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG
$731 for 2 nights, two guests · $366 a night
See roomsLantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway
$1,881 for 2 nights, two guests · $941 a night
See roomsDreamcatcher Inn of Sedona
$801 for 2 nights, two guests · $401 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 early on Saturday, while the temperature is still cool.
- Take a Pink Jeep tour over the slickrock if you'd rather ride than hike.
- Slide down the natural chute at Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon.
- Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross, built right into the red rock.
- Drive Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff on Sunday for creekside scenery.
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community after dinner.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 7h 21m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,035 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $748 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek by IHG) | $731 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,239 |
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: Seattle to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $374 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $282 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $422 |
| Price checks | 13 |
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, and you pay in US dollars.
- There's no time difference between Seattle and Sedona for these dates.
- The Frontier flight takes 7h 21m with 1 stop and lands at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) at 11:48 PM; Sedona is two hours north.
- October is peak season, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest hotel rates.
- None of the three hotel rates we found offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$374 per person round trip on Frontier, or $748 for two, all-in when we checked. It leaves Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) at 4:27 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands in Phoenix at 11:48 PM after 1 stop.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes. Southwest had a nonstop for $533 per person ($1,066 for two). It leaves at 8:05 AM and lands at 10:55 AM, 2h 50m in the air, which gets you a full Friday in Sedona.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference with Seattle for these dates.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 71–73°F and lows of 50–54°F. Friday and Saturday look overcast, with rain chances of 25% and 20%. Sunday looks mostly clear with a 7% chance.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a focused getaway: one big hike, a jeep tour or Slide Rock, and a night of stargazing. With an 11:48 PM arrival in Phoenix and a two-hour drive north, Saturday is the main day.
What does the whole trip cost?
Our estimate for two is $2,239: $748 for flights, $731 for the best-value hotel and $760 for spending money, which works out to $190 per person per day.
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