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Santa Cruz Flights as Low as $106

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Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 21
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$106 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$106
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $106 found 21 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 12
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$112 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $112 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$116 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$116
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $116 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Aug 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$118 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$118
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 23 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Aug 10, priced at $118 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 8
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$119 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $119 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Nov 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$120 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $120 found 5 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Sat, Jul 18
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$121 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$121
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Jul 18, priced at $121 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 15
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$122 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$122
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Aug 15, priced at $122 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Aug 13
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$126 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$126
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 23 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $126 found 2 days ago
Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$157 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $157 found 3 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, Jun 17 - Sat, Jun 20
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$217 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Jun 17 from Los Angeles Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Jun 20, priced at $217 found 2 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$223 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $223 found 3 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$296 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$296
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $296 found 3 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
MCO
Orlando Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$305 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$305
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Orlando Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $305 found 6 hours ago
Delta
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 28
DAL
Love Field
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$353 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$353
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Sep 18 from Love Field to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $353 found 4 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jul 5
SNA
John Wayne
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$359 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$359
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 25 from John Wayne to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, Jul 5, priced at $359 found 7 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 $106, you’ll have leftover cash for at least a magazine and a bottle of water at the airport book store.

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Santa Cruz Flight Information
Destination airport
Monterey Peninsula
Destination airport IATA code
MRY
Roundtrip price
$187

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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"This was great! Check in felt a bit chaotic but the resort, rooms and cleanliness were great!"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 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 ...
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"Highly recommend!"

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
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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! (1,328 reviews)
"Walking distance to beach. Convenient for families."

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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! (1,277 reviews)
"The lobby and pool area are very nice. The pool was packed with kids, at all hours. Overall, I was disappointed. The room was small, with scuffed floors and looking a little worse for wear. The shower still had hair from the last occupant. There was no microwave and the prices at the bar and for ..."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,220 reviews)
"Room smell like a dog... Staff forgot towells several times Front desk staff not help"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

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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! (1,239 reviews)
"There was no hot water, and when we informed the receptionist she said to run the tap for 15 minutes. That didn’t work AND the shower head was totally broken from the wall so we had to hold it while attempting to bathe ourselves. The light socket was falling off the wall, which is a serious electrical ..."

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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! (1,585 reviews)
"Amazing location right across from Santa Cruz main beach! Coming from Australia to visit for the first time and so glad we chose Marea Sol. Beautifully renovated - everything is clean, modern and high quality. Spanish charm to the architecture of the place but it was the staff, especially the legend ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

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