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Santa Cruz Flights as Low as $142

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Frontier Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$142 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$142
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 21 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, May 24, priced at $142 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$150 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, May 11, priced at $150 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$153 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$153
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, May 11, priced at $153 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$162 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$162
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, May 3, priced at $162 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$167 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 21 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, May 24, priced at $167 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$186 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, May 13, priced at $186 found 1 day ago
Delta
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
AUS
Austin-Bergstrom Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$223 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, May 19 from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, May 26, priced at $223 found 1 hour ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$246 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, May 2, priced at $246 found 4 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
AUS
Austin-Bergstrom Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$249 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, May 5, priced at $249 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 20
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$289 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$289
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 19 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, May 20, priced at $289 found 6 days ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
AUS
Austin-Bergstrom Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$309 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$309
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Apr 18 from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $309 found 14 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
BIL
Logan Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$329 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$329
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 16 from Logan Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, May 19, priced at $329 found 14 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 27
BIL
Logan Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$337 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Logan Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, May 27, priced at $337 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$345 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$345
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 16 from McClellan-Palomar to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Jun 23, priced at $345 found 2 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, Apr 21
AUS
Austin-Bergstrom Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$361 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 19 from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $361 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$428 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$428
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from McClellan-Palomar to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Sep 2, priced at $428 found 14 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 May, 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 13 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 $142, 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
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SJC
Roundtrip price
$142

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Cruz

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! (1,015 reviews)
We went out and ate locally at restaurants but the hotel was overall pleasant. It has a very nice view of the ocean! If you’re 6’ or taller you might hit the shower head but otherwise quite good! I would go there again. 🙂

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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 Mystery ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (229 reviews)
We loved our stay at this beautiful hotel.

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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! (1,004 reviews)
Everything is great but we arrived in our room with long lizard in the bathtub.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

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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, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,257 reviews)
Clean, close to pier and free breakfast would stay again

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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! (1,223 reviews)
Pool seating is so comfy and cozy. Hot tub is super warm and has powerful jets!

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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! (1,214 reviews)
Nice view. Small parking lot

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

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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! (1,474 reviews)
Hotel was very clean except that we didn't have any towels in our bathroom. We had to go down twice and waited for maybe more than 30mins before they brought up some towels. Pool was really small but who cares? The beach is just right in front of the hotel. Our stay was overall enjoyable.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
Book a stay at this 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! (1,004 reviews)
Rooms are mediocre. Staff is kind of dry.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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