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Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jun 28 - Wed, Jul 2
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$78 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 28 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Jul 2, priced at $78 found 14 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$86 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$86
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Jul 9, priced at $86 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$88 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$88
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Jul 9, priced at $88 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 2
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$90 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$90
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 1 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Jul 2, priced at $90 found 14 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jun 28 - Mon, Jun 30
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$90 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$90
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 28 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Jun 30, priced at $90 found 14 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jun 26 - Mon, Jun 30
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$92 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$92
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 26 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Jun 30, priced at $92 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 13
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$117 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Aug 13, priced at $117 found 2 days ago
Delta
Tue, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 13
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$117 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Aug 13, priced at $117 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jun 26 - Mon, Jun 30
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$118 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$118
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 26 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Jun 30, priced at $118 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 5
SNA
John Wayne
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$123 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$123
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 29 from John Wayne to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Aug 5, priced at $123 found 9 hours ago
American Airlines
Thu, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 19
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
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 14 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $159 found 3 days ago
Bargain Flight
Tue, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 1
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$165 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$165
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Los Angeles Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Nov 1, priced at $165 found 2 days ago
Bargain Flight
Tue, Jun 24 - Thu, Jun 26
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$204 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$204
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Jun 24 from Harry Reid Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Thu, Jun 26, priced at $204 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 27
MLM
General Francisco Mujica Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$328 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from General Francisco Mujica Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $328 found 17 hours ago
Volaris
Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 27
MLM
General Francisco Mujica Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$373 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$373
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Volaris flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from General Francisco Mujica Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $373 found 17 hours ago
Aeromexico
Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 29
MLM
General Francisco Mujica Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$1,187 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$1,187
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from General Francisco Mujica Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Oct 29, priced at $1,187 found 17 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 June, 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 14 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
$78

Last Minute Hotel Deals in 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
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! (1,086 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean room, nice pool"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay! Resort style with all the amenities. Worth every penny! Definitely visiting again. Thanks Dream Inn!"

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Dream Inn 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! (1,009 reviews)
"Overall a nice experience. The pool and spa area was nice. The room was very very small. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The lady at the service desk was not very helpful as we were checking in. We had a hard time finding the room. She didn't give as any direction at all. We had a homeless ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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! (829 reviews)
"Walking distance to boardwalk"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

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Courtyard by Marriott 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, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful location. Limited parking for the property, valet parking was available."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

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Chaminade Resort & Spa
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,193 reviews)
"They forgot to clean one of the rooms we were in . The air conditioner in one room didn’t work very good."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel
2 out of 5
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
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! (941 reviews)
"Very nice Staff Clean rooms ,floors ,beds Great beach views"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

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Marea Sol Hotel
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
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! (1,127 reviews)
"Nice hotel to stay when visiting Santa Cruz area. The hotel is conveniently located close to freeway, it is easy to get to town. The hotel has an outdoor heated pool and hot tub. The room is spacious and clean. Highly recommended and will definitely go back to stay there again for future visits."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.