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Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$159 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at $159 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$161 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $161 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$194 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $194 found 1 day ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$199 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Nov 25 from Harry Reid Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Dec 1, priced at $199 found 14 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$200 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at $200 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$202 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $202 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$271 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$271
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 25 from Harry Reid Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Dec 1, priced at $271 found 14 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 28
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$273 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$273
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $273 found 2 days ago
United
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
ABQ
Albuquerque Intl. Sunport
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$319 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$319
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Dec 5, priced at $319 found 14 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$323 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$323
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 7 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $323 found 5 days ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 6
ABQ
Albuquerque Intl. Sunport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$324 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $324 found 15 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$337 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $337 found 1 day ago
Delta
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$350 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$350
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Harry Reid Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at $350 found 1 day ago
United
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$384 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$384
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 3 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $384 found 12 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Sep 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$401 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$401
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Sep 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Sep 26, priced at $401 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$746 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$746
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 13 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $746 found 2 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 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 12 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 $159, 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
$159

Last Minute Hotel Deals in 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 Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (484 reviews)
"Exquisite! What a beautiful hotel! Wish we were staying longer. Everything was impeccable and beautifully decorated. The architecture is amazing. Loved the location. The bed was super comfortable with fine linens, one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. Spacious luxurious room with a balcony. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

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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, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
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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. ...
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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! (1,008 reviews)
"Breakfast was basic. I dont think Pets should be allowed. I dont want to see a pet peeing inside or outside. Pet dander. I have friends allergic to pet hair. They could never stay at Hyatt. Bottom of hot tub needs cleaning a few people were complaining about that. I agree. Should have happy hours ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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! (1,611 reviews)
"Beach view and stayed at first floor which is all a bonus cause it’s quick and easy. Only downside is there’s no microwave in the room and coffee maker doesn’t work. At the price these two basic should be always be there and available."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 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! (1,346 reviews)
"Looks like an older motel with a cosmetic face-lift. Ceiling of room had cracks. Walls were thin. I immediately regretted not paying $50 more for La Bahia. On the bright side, they let us check in early and the wait staff at the pool/restaurant was great."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

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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! (1,335 reviews)
"The rooms were clean beds comfortable. I fell getting in the shower the tub was very slippery. Filled out a incident report but have not heard from the hotel. Went to the clinic for xrays everything looked okay I am badly bruised up and down my legs and very sore"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 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 ...
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Casablanca On The Beach
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