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Spirit Airlines
Wed, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 6
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$73 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$73
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $73 found 4 days ago
Delta
Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 19
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$99 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$99
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, Oct 19, priced at $99 found 4 days ago
Delta
Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 18
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$118 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$118
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $118 found 4 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 6
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$119 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $119 found 4 days ago
Delta
Wed, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 6
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$122 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$122
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $122 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 3
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$131 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$131
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Dec 3, priced at $131 found 19 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 24
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$154 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $154 found 2 days ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$177 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $177 found 11 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 2
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$177 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Oct 2, priced at $177 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Feb 23
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$238 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$238
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 7 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Feb 23, priced at $238 found 4 days ago
United
Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$272 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$272
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $272 found 11 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 17
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$290 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$290
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Fri, Oct 17, priced at $290 found 4 days ago
Bargain Flight
Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 29
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$313 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from Harry Reid Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $313 found 16 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Mon, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 27
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$322 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$322
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $322 found 11 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 28
OMA
Eppley Field
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$336 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$336
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Eppley Field to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $336 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Feb 23
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$374 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$374
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 7 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Feb 23, priced at $374 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 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 12 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
$185

Last Minute Hotel Deals in 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 ...
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"The excellent restaurant, the relaxing adult pool area, impressive gym/spa, and the peaceful quiet environment made this place special."

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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 ...
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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
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! (1,213 reviews)
"Very close to the Pier and beach, and it was so clean! Breakfast was great also. I'll be back Daughter, just move to UCSC. This will be our place to stay every so often to see her."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,044 reviews)
Great Place
"Really great place to stay. Lovely comfortable room, barn door bathroom and walk in shower. Wish breakfast was included in the booking. We paid $50 (tip included)for avocado on toast and pancake with berries and 2 coffees, at the breakfast bar in the hotel. Not far from everything."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

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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! (1,163 reviews)
"Perfect location. Easy walk to the Pier and easy walk to the boardwalk. Very clean. But, no microwave. There is a mini fridge. We checked in early. Everyone is so kind."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"I liked it"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,183 reviews)
"We slept well."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Room is clean but smells like bleach way too much my eyes hurt."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

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