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Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, May 12, priced at $172 found 4 days ago
Delta
Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 20
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$177 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, May 19 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, May 20, priced at $177 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, Jun 3
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$178 Roundtrip, just found
$178
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 20 from McClellan-Palomar to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $178 just found
Delta
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 20
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$178 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, May 20 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, May 20, priced at $178 found 6 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
AUS
Austin-Bergstrom Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$178 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, May 5, priced at $178 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, Jun 2
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$179 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 19 from McClellan-Palomar to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $179 found 14 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, Jun 2
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$180 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 19 from McClellan-Palomar to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $180 found 14 hours ago
Delta
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 14
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$182 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Apr 1 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $182 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 20
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$183 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 19 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, May 20, priced at $183 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$183 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, May 12, priced at $183 found 4 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Mon, Apr 13
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$204 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$204
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 26 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Apr 13, priced at $204 found 2 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 24
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$205 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 12 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Mar 24, priced at $205 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 5
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$208 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from McClellan-Palomar to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, May 5, priced at $208 found 3 days ago
Bargain Flight
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 29
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$217 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $217 found 2 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, May 13
AUS
Austin-Bergstrom Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$223 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 27 from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $223 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 29
AMA
Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$385 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$385
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from Rick Husband Amarillo Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Jul 29, priced at $385 found 5 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 April, 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?

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Santa Cruz Flight Information
Destination airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SJC
Roundtrip price
$172

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
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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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What a wonderful place. Wonderful service.

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Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
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This is our go-to whenever in Santa Cru - which is approx 4x/yr. Everything you could possibly want in a stay. Pet friendly and just great all around!

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Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
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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 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! (1,269 reviews)
This is our favorite place to stay when we visit our daughter @ Santa Clara University! It’s an easy drive up/down the hill. It’s so quiet, set on a tranquil tree filled hillside. You truly feel and are away from the chaos of the Bay. The only areas that do need improvement are their bathrooms and ...

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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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