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Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$71 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$71
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $71 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 18
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$77 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$77
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Dec 18, priced at $77 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 14
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$78 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, Dec 14, priced at $78 found 3 days ago
Delta
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$85 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$85
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $85 found 2 days ago
Delta
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$89 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$89
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $89 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 14
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$96 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$96
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, Dec 14, priced at $96 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 12
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$96 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$96
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Fri, Dec 12, priced at $96 found 6 days ago
Delta
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$97 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $97 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$158 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $158 found 2 days ago
Bargain Flight
Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$167 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Fri, Nov 14 from Los Angeles Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $167 found 2 days ago
Bargain Flight
Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Jan 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$248 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Jan 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $248 found 3 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
AUS
Austin-Bergstrom Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$256 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $256 found 6 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 19
AUS
Austin-Bergstrom Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$260 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$260
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 18 from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Nov 19, priced at $260 found 1 day ago
Delta
Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$443 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$443
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $443 found 3 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 30
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$583 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$583
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 16 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Dec 30, priced at $583 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 29
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$599 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$599
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 17 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Mon, Dec 29, priced at $599 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 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?

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Santa Cruz Flight Information
Destination airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SJC
Roundtrip price
$70

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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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 ...
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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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,147 reviews)
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we liked staying here, but are being charged a separate parking fee

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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,199 reviews)
I loved the size and cleanliness and decor of the deluxe king room. It has 2 separated bedrooms with a large bathroom.

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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Beautiful place and so close to the water!

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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 4-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Book a stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Close to the Boardwalk
Easy walk to the Board Walk with kids

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