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Cheap Flights to Santa Cruz

Fall in love at first flight with your vacation to Santa Cruz by saving a ton of cash on your last-minute cheap flight. There’s no more scouring the internet for a good deal—book your flight to Santa Cruz on Hotwire, and you’ll be up, up, and on a getaway in no time.

Because once the wheels are down in Santa Cruz, the good times start rolling. So buckle up, you’re in for a fun ride.

Frequently Asked Questions About flights to Santa Cruz

Don’t waste your time on endless searches for cheap airline tickets oneway or roundtrip. We’ll have you on your way to Santa Cruz with a tiny bag of pretzels in your hand before you can say “tray tables in the upright position”—and for a ticket price that works for your vacay budget.

So all you have to worry about is where you’re headed after the SJC airport.

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 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 $174, 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?

The trick to saving a stack of cash on your flight to Santa Cruz? Snatch up that Hotwire flight deal when you see a killer rate because it could be gone in a flash. And with flights as low as $174 right now, why wait?

Santa Cruz Flight Information
Destination airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SJC
Roundtrip price
$119

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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

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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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (350 reviews)
"Excelente servicio en en todas las aress"

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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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,331 reviews)
"Clean room, nice hotel, great location - except the pool is deceptively small. It's very, very small. My kids were so disappointed!"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

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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! (1,286 reviews)
"We really like this place - laid back vibe, clean, helpful staff, good food, the only downside is it can be a little noisy if your room overlooks the pool"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"There was pool acse"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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! (1,238 reviews)
"The staff and location were excellent. The cleanliness of the rooms (we had two) were subpar, food from previous guests left behind, many hairs on the sheets, and the floor was absolutely disgusting. I sat on a patio chair and it was broken, there was trash and debris in the potted plant outside ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

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! (1,580 reviews)
"Hotel property is advertised as on the beach. It is not. The pool is approximately 10’ x10’ square. The staff is dense and communicate very poorly"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,054 reviews)
"Really nice room with great help from the front desk"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
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.