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Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 22 - Wed, May 28
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$170 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 22 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, May 28, priced at $170 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$182 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 22 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, May 25, priced at $182 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Sun, May 25 - Wed, May 28
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$192 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 25 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, May 28, priced at $192 found 1 day ago
Delta
Tue, May 20 - Sun, May 25
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$200 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, May 20 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, May 25, priced at $200 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 8 - Sun, May 11
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$213 Roundtrip, just found
$213
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 8 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, May 11, priced at $213 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 3 - Mon, May 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$217 Roundtrip, just found
$217
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 3 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, May 12, priced at $217 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 10 - Mon, May 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$218 Roundtrip, just found
$218
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 10 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, May 12, priced at $218 just found
Frontier Airlines
Mon, May 19 - Thu, May 22
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$223 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 19 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, May 22, priced at $223 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, May 5 - Mon, May 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$227 Roundtrip, just found
$227
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 5 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, May 12, priced at $227 just found
Frontier Airlines
Thu, May 8 - Mon, May 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$228 Roundtrip, just found
$228
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 8 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, May 12, priced at $228 just found
Bargain Flight
Fri, May 2 - Tue, May 6
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$235 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Fri, May 2 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, May 6, priced at $235 found 5 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Jul 2 - Sat, Jul 5
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$255 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$255
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 2 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Jul 5, priced at $255 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sat, Jun 14 - Wed, Jun 18
MKE
General Mitchell Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$287 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Jun 14 from General Mitchell Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Jun 18, priced at $287 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 20
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$287 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 16 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Aug 20, priced at $287 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 24
MKE
General Mitchell Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$465 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$465
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 19 from General Mitchell Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Jun 24, priced at $465 found 1 day ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, May 6 - Wed, May 7
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$491 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$491
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 6 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, May 7, priced at $491 found 5 hours 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 May, 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
$86

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $216 per night from May 4 to May 5
$216
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property nestled in the Santa Cruz hills, but near downtown and the beaches. The staff and their service was the highlight of our stay."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $295 per night from May 6 to May 7
$295
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Next to the beach and shopping. Very clean room"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $121 per night from May 11 to May 12
$121
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,109 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel
2 out of 5
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $149 per night from May 11 to May 12
$149
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (868 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and the property was really clean. It was right across the street from the boardwalk and beach volleyball courts. There wasn't a refrigerator, but I should've checked on that before we made our reservation. The floors are laminate so there isn't a noise barrier between floors. ..."

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025

Marea Sol Hotel
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $107 per night from May 1 to May 2
$107
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I knew I wouldn’t be getting in till late. The office was closed but I called the phone number left on the office door and immediately, after speaking with the manager, given a lock box number that had my envelope with key and car pass."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $130 per night from May 5 to May 6
$130
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this 3-star 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)
A Few issues but over all great
"It was fresh, bright, clean and well appointed. I do not like that you are forced to pay for use and pay for valet service. The guys came about the tub. It remained slow draining afterwards. Theonly other thing is that whom whomever they assign of room above us to were incredibly noisy? And their ..."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $131 per night from May 26 to May 27
$131
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,042 reviews)
"The rooms are clean and supply everything you need."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $126 per night from May 22 to May 23
$126
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (799 reviews)
"This hotel was very mice and i.n a good locatkon Valet pafkkng omly was too expensive."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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