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Santa Cruz Flights as Low as $258

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Frontier Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$258 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$258
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $258 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$267 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$267
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $267 found 7 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$270 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Oct 14 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $270 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$272 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$272
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $272 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$274 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$274
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 14 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $274 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$277 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $277 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$278 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$278
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $278 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$279 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$279
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 14 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $279 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$281 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $281 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$282 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $282 found 7 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$283 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$283
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $283 found 7 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$320 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jul 11 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Jul 18, priced at $320 found 1 day ago
Bargain Flight
Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 15
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$320 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Mon, Jul 13 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Jul 15, priced at $320 found 21 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$331 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$331
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $331 found 7 hours ago
Delta
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$374 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$374
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $374 found 7 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 7
OAJ
Albert J. Ellis
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$728 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$728
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 30 from Albert J. Ellis to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Jul 7, priced at $728 found 11 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 September, 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?

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 $258, you’ll have leftover cash for at least a magazine and a bottle of water at the airport book store.

How to get cheap 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
$176

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
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"Beach view. Truly heated pool. Great staff."

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Dream Inn 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 Capitola ...
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"Amazing new, much needed location, here in Santa Cruz. I felt as if I was at a San Diego Resort. The rooms were amazing, decor was was cohesive with the Spanish flair and elegance of the lobby. Bedding was amazing. No cut corners. Will definitely go back."

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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! (1,254 reviews)
"Fabulous 4-night stay ."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

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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! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful location! Short hike through the forest was awesome! Dog friendly. My key didn’t work to get into the hot tub. And room service was great but didn’t open the wine. I should have noticed but didnt. Plumbing issues. I enjoyed my visit overall"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

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Chaminade Resort & Spa
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! (1,227 reviews)
"This is my 2nd time booking for my birthday, i love the view of the beach from my room! It’s very peaceful and relaxing"

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

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Casablanca On The Beach
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! (1,555 reviews)
"quaint little hotel so close to boardwalk and pier. Tight parking area and extra charge for parking."

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

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Marea Sol Hotel
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,298 reviews)
"Absolutely loved this hotel. It is set in the mountains of Santa Cruz and is beautiful. We checked in late in the evening and because we were only staying one night we were given complementary parking. The rooms were clean, the bed was comfortable, and the staff was amazing. In the morning, I had ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

2.5 out of 5
110 Plymouth St Santa Cruz CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,273 reviews)
"The room had a whole bunch of bugs crawling around the entire time. The Wi-Fi does not work and I was charged an additional $37 just to get my room key when I already paid 135"

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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