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Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$63 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$63
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 19 from San Diego Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Aug 26, priced at $63 found 2 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 26
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$64 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$64
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 16 from San Diego Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Aug 26, priced at $64 found 4 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 25
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$72 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$72
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 16 from San Diego Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $72 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$80 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$80
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 19 from San Diego Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Aug 26, priced at $80 found 2 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$90 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$90
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 31 from San Diego Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Aug 7, priced at $90 found 3 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 19
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$90 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$90
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $90 found 11 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 19
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$90 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$90
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from San Diego Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, Oct 19, priced at $90 found 1 day ago
Delta
Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$117 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $117 found 11 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
SAN
San Diego Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$129 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$129
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from San Diego Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $129 found 8 hours ago
United
Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
SAN
San Diego Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$159 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from San Diego Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $159 found 8 hours ago
American Airlines
Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$159 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 21 from McClellan-Palomar to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $159 found 3 days ago
Bargain Flight
Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$160 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from Los Angeles Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $160 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Fri, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 11
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$161 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 8 from McClellan-Palomar to Monterey Peninsula, returning Mon, Aug 11, priced at $161 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$170 Roundtrip, just found
$170
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from George Bush Intercontinental to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $170 just found
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 21
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$270 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 17 from San Diego Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Jul 21, priced at $270 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 20
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$376 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$376
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 15 from George Bush Intercontinental to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Aug 20, priced at $376 found 4 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 August, 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?

Got very cheap flights on your vacation itinerary? When you book your airline tickets to Santa Cruz on Hotwire, you may just get what’s on your getaway wish list. With tickets as low as $63, you’ll have leftover cash for at least a magazine and a bottle of water at the airport book store.

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Santa Cruz Flight Information
Destination airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SJC
Roundtrip price
$63

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Cruz

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
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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 ...
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"Great service, and very clean."

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
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! (862 reviews)
"The room was very clean and comfortable and the pool and Bistro were excellent. Quick and easy check in and check out."

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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property with a wonderful pool, restaurant and accommodations and it is centrally located."

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The location was great. The service was hit and miss. The pool was freezing though supposed to be heated and the Hot Tub did not function properly."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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Chaminade Resort & Spa
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,073 reviews)
"It was within walking distance to the boardwalk. It was clean. Did not like: no vent in bathroom and towels were very rough."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

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Ocean Pacific Lodge
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
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,098 reviews)
"Good hotel"

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Surf City Inn and Suites
Surf City Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Book a stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
Surf City stay
"Great location, cozy rooms with kitchen available. Only downside to our stay was the cable was not working well and with the kitchen they don’t supply dishes, utensils or dish soap etc. other than that we enjoyed the pool/hot tub and mini golf/cornhole on site! We’ll definitely book again!"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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Surf City Inn and Suites
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