Phoenix & Scottsdale from St. Louis, Nov 14–21: $1,469 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $16 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, rated 8.3 by 1,060 guests
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 43m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Phoenix & Scottsdale on Frontier are $236 per person ($472 for two) for Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, with one stop on the way out. Expect typical highs of 71–81°F, and the best-value hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, comes to $997 for the stay, or $142 a night.
The total, before you go
$1,469 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $472 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $997 |
| The total, before you go | $1,469 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$16 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
$236 per person, round trip
$472 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 43m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:59 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 12:42 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $236 | 1 stop | 5h 43m |
| Southwest | $357 | nonstop | 3h 25m |
| Frontier | $325 | 3 stops | 22h 33m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 7:36 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $236 per person, this fare is $16 below the typical fare on this route of $252, about 6% less, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. For these dates we checked 12 offers, and fares ran from $236 to $431 per person. All prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change at any time. Mid-November falls between the summer heat and the February and March spring training rush, when resort rates hit their peak. Typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F, so sunrise hikes, garden walks and dinners outside all work. A full week for two adds up to $3,289: $472 in flights, $997 for the best-value hotel and $1,820 in spending money. That makes it a warm-weather week that doesn't need a big budget.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert-and-wellness week: mornings on trails, afternoons by a pool or in a spa, evenings at the bars and restaurants of Old Town Scottsdale. It suits couples or a pair of friends who want sun without beach crowds. The pace is easy, and 7 nights leaves room for one or two bigger outings like Taliesin West or a balloon ride.
Weather in Phoenix & Scottsdale, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 71–81°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 81 °F | 54 °F | Clear |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 79 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 72 °F | 55 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 74 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 71 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 72 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 72 °F | 50 °F | Clear |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 75 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Phoenix & Scottsdale
We priced three stays in Scottsdale. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale is the best value at $997 for 7 nights, or $142 a night. It scores 8.3 from 1,060 reviews, includes breakfast and sits in North Scottsdale, which is known for desert resorts, golf and spas. ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection is the top-rated stay, scoring 9.4 from 261 reviews. It costs $1,808 for the stay, or $258 a night, room only, in a Standard Room with 1 King. CozySuites at Kierland Commons is a Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment at $1,108, or $158 a night, room only. It scores 7.6, but from just 13 reviews. It's listed in the Paradise Valley area, known for secluded resorts beneath Camelback Mountain. All three offered free cancellation when we checked.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
$997 for 7 nights, two guests · $142 a night
See roomsADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection
$1,808 for 7 nights, two guests · $258 a night
See roomsCozySuites at Kierland Commons
$1,108 for 7 nights, two guests · $158 a night
See roomsAll 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
- Hike Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak at sunrise, before the day warms toward its typical 71–81°F highs
- Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West for architecture set right in the desert
- Walk the Desert Botanical Garden on one of the cooler mornings
- Spend a spa day at a Sonoran Desert resort, a natural fit near North Scottsdale
- Take a hot-air balloon ride over the desert for a different view of the valley
- Spend an evening in Old Town Scottsdale, with walkable galleries, bars and restaurants
Also worth it
- Catch spring training baseball in the Cactus League
Tours and tickets in Phoenix & Scottsdale
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Getting there and around
| Airports in St. Louis | St. Louis Lambert International (STL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Phoenix & Scottsdale | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) |
| Flight time | 5h 43m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,261 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 7 nights in Phoenix & Scottsdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $472 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale) | $997 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $3,289 |
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: St. Louis to Phoenix & Scottsdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $236 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $236 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $252 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- Phoenix is 1 hour behind St. Louis in November.
- The $236 Frontier flight leaves STL at 7:59 PM on Saturday, Nov 14, has one stop, and lands at PHX at 12:42 AM local time after 5h 43m.
- If you'd rather fly nonstop, Southwest showed $357 per person, leaving at 6:20 AM and landing at 8:45 AM, a 3h 25m flight.
- All three hotels we priced offered free cancellation when we checked. Only La Quinta includes breakfast.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $236 per person round trip on Frontier, or $472 for two, with taxes and fees included. That's $16 below the typical fare on this route of $252. Prices can change after we check.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes. Southwest showed a nonstop for $357 per person. It leaves at 6:20 AM on Nov 14 and lands at 8:45 AM, a 3h 25m flight. The Frontier fare has one stop and takes 5h 43m.
What is the weather like?
For these dates, typical highs run 71–81°F with lows near 53°F. The forecast normals show a mix of clear and overcast days. That's good weather for hiking, golf and eating outside.
What does the whole week cost for two?
Our estimate is $3,289 for two people: $472 for flights, $997 for La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale and $1,820 for spending, which works out to $130 a day per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from St. Louis Lambert International (STL) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), and you pay in US dollars.
Is 7 nights enough?
For a relaxed pace, yes. Seven nights covers a sunrise hike, Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Garden, a spa day and a balloon ride, and still leaves a few slow pool afternoons.
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