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Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 10
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$43 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$43
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 7 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Feb 10, priced at $43 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 10
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$48 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$48
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 7 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Feb 10, priced at $48 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 10
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$52 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$52
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 7 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Feb 10, priced at $52 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 10
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$57 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$57
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 7 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Feb 10, priced at $57 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 15
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$60 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$60
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 11 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Feb 15, priced at $60 found 5 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 25 - Sat, Feb 1
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$61 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$61
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 25 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Feb 1, priced at $61 found 5 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 10
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$61 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$61
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 7 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Feb 10, priced at $61 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 17
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$63 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$63
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 15 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Feb 17, priced at $63 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 17
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$160 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 11 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Mar 17, priced at $160 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sat, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 17
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$207 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$207
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Feb 15 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Feb 17, priced at $207 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, Feb 14 - Mon, Feb 17
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$218 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 14 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Feb 17, priced at $218 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Mar 6 - Wed, Mar 12
OMA
Eppley Field
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$224 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$224
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 6 from Eppley Field to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Mar 12, priced at $224 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Mon, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 19
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$249 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 17 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Mar 19, priced at $249 found 1 day ago
United
Tue, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 25
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$254 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Apr 15 from Harry Reid Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Fri, Apr 25, priced at $254 found 3 hours ago
United
Wed, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 1
ICT
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$309 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$309
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jun 25 from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Jul 1, priced at $309 found 14 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 18
OMA
Eppley Field
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$313 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 12 from Eppley Field to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Mar 18, priced at $313 found 1 day 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 February, 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 16 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
$42

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $126 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$126
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Paradox
"Great little hotel in Santa Cruz. Awesome vibe and Pet friendly."

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $254 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$254
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
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)
Great birthday trip
"Loved the hotel facilities, views, restaurant and room size. Requested shower chair and microwave were in the room before we checked in:-) We were also greeted with a bottle of wine and discount voucher for restaurant. Girlfriend's birthday felt acknowledged and special. The whole experience felt ..."

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
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 $107 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
$107
includes taxes & fees
Feb 11 - Feb 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! (1,086 reviews)
Great stay again
"Have stayed here several times over the years.Always a great stay,clean,great location and great value."

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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 Jan 26 to Jan 27
$126
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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! (735 reviews)
Convenient spot
"Very convenient location, less than 5 minutes walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk."

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $127 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$127
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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! (1,002 reviews)
Great location in Santa Cruz
"Lovely spacious room. Comfy bed. Nice shower. Quiet! My only suggestion is to have plant based milk at the breakfast both for coffee and cereal."

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $126 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$126
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Book a stay at this 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! (1,101 reviews)
Nice stay.
"Good enough for the price. Everything as expected."

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $125 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$125
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Book a stay at this beach motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Great beach views
"Best thing wad the balcony. Always wanted to stay at this hotel and i finally made it happen."

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel
2 out of 5
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $126 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$126
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
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! (748 reviews)
Steps away from boardwalk
"The rooms were very comfortable and clean. Everything was just renovated and it's looks great. There is construction across the street from the other hotel being built but it didn't impact us in any way. We spent most of our time at the boardwalk and this was the closest hotel."

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

Marea Sol Hotel
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