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Frontier Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$58 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$58
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $58 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$74 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$74
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 29 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $74 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 12
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$83 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$83
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $83 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 12
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$85 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$85
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $85 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 20
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$87 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$87
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Aug 20, priced at $87 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$90 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$90
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $90 found 22 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 19
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$92 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$92
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $92 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 13
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$95 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$95
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $95 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$149 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$149
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Oct 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $149 found 2 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$169 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 29 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $169 found 2 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
SLC
Salt Lake City Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$197 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Salt Lake City Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $197 found 2 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
SLC
Salt Lake City Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$217 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Salt Lake City Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $217 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$275 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 14 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Fri, Oct 16, priced at $275 found 2 hours ago
United
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
SLC
Salt Lake City Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$314 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Salt Lake City Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $314 found 2 hours ago
Delta
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
DAL
Love Field
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$386 Roundtrip, just found
$386
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from Love Field to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $386 just found
Bargain Flight
Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 19
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$489 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$489
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Jan 16 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Jan 19, priced at $489 found 5 days ago

Cheap Flights to Santa Cruz

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Cruz?

Airline ticket prices fluctuate all the time, depending on the day of the week or the month of the year. The cheapest round trip flights to Santa Cruz are in October, but when you book your flight on Hotwire, savings are always in season.

How many airlines fly to Santa Cruz?

Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to booking your next trip. Want options for airlines? You’ll find 15 to choose from for your flight to Santa Cruz.

What airport is best to fly into Santa Cruz?

When you’re planning your trip to Santa Cruz, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, Santa Cruz Watsonville Municipal Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your Santa Cruz must-do list.

How much are flights to Santa Cruz?

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Santa Cruz Flight Information
Destination airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SJC
Roundtrip price
$113

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Natural ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (364 reviews)
"Watch out some of the rooms are road facing and if you don't pay attention they might want you to take that up"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
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"CLEAN ROOMS AND GREAT LOCATION."

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,299 reviews)
"Stayed 3 nights. Was awesome poolside with the fire pit. Pool was nice, parking was easy, rooms were great. Didn’t hear a lot of noise at all, which is rare. Shower was great, gym was good too."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,235 reviews)
"Ok location. Great view but properly has not been maintained"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

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Casablanca On The Beach
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,025 reviews)
"It was a great stay. Will definitely book again!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The place is great for a getaway. It's close to so many different places to visit and eat. And if you don't want to go anywhere, the food and service at the View is amazing too. So many things to do right there."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

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Chaminade Resort & Spa
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and professional. The facility upkeep was good, clean and everything is working. The breakfast was okay and maybe it’s just the day that we were there, but there’s not enough room to sit and eat comfortably. That being said, I wouldn’t mind booking my stay there again when ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,065 reviews)
"We had chosen this hotel because it seemed to be good quality price when we read the reviews; it was not. I guess this is what a below average hotel costs in Santa Cruz. The room smelled bad. We could have used more face cloths and one of the towels had hair on it. There was what seems to be nail ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

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Seaside Inn & Suites
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