Flagstaff, Arizona, looking north at the San Fransisco Peaks
Flagstaff, United States · 4 days itinerary

Flagstaff, Sedona & the Grand Canyon in 4 Days

Photo: Dakman111, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

This four-day trip covers Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona. It begins in Flagstaff with downtown and Route 66 plus an evening at Lowell Observatory, moves to a full day at the Grand Canyon, then visits Walnut Canyon and Sunset Crater before finishing in Sedona with Cathedral Rock, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, and Uptown.

4 daysFlagstaffGrand CanyonSedonaBy travli· Updated October 21, 2026, checked by the travli team
View from Hopi Point over Grand Canyon with rainbow
· Photo: Tuxyso, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Bear Mountain, Sedona, Arizona
· Photo: davidpinter, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Lowell Observatory
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Day by day

Day 1

Flagstaff and Route 66

  1. 10:00Flagstaff, Arizona, United StatesSight
  2. 19:00Flagstaff, Arizona, United StatesSight
Day 2

Grand Canyon

  1. 8:00Grand Canyon, United StatesSight
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Day 3

Walnut Canyon and Sunset Crater

  1. 9:00Flagstaff, Arizona, United StatesSight
  2. 13:00Flagstaff, Arizona, United StatesSight
Day 4

Sedona Cathedral Rock

  1. 8:00Sedona, Arizona, United StatesSight
  2. 11:30Sedona, Arizona, United StatesSight
  3. 14:00Sedona, Arizona, United StatesSight
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Flagstaff questions

Is 4 days enough for Flagstaff, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon?

Four days works with a car for daily drives between sites. Prioritize one main activity per day and allow two hours for each leg on Highway 89.

Do I need reservations for Grand Canyon National Park?

No timed entry permit is required at the South Rim. Purchase the $35 vehicle pass online before arrival to use the express lane at the gate.

How do I get from Flagstaff to Sedona?

Drive south on US 89A for 30 minutes. No public transit runs the route, so rent a car at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.

When should I start the Cathedral Rock hike?

Begin before 8am to secure trailhead parking and finish before midday heat. The lot holds about 50 cars and charges $5 per vehicle.

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