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American Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$162 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$162
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from McClellan-Palomar to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Feb 18, priced at $162 found 4 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 26
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$170 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 19 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at $170 found 4 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 19 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Feb 23, priced at $172 found 4 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Feb 24
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$175 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $175 found 4 days ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, May 20 - Wed, Jun 3
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$176 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, May 20 from McClellan-Palomar to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $176 found 15 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, Jun 3
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$177 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 20 from McClellan-Palomar to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $177 found 15 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, Jun 3
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$178 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 20 from McClellan-Palomar to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $178 found 15 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, Jun 3
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$179 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 20 from McClellan-Palomar to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $179 found 15 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$181 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Feb 28, priced at $181 found 4 days ago
Delta
Wed, Feb 25 - Fri, Feb 27
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Fri, Feb 27, priced at $187 found 4 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$193 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Mar 5, priced at $193 found 1 hour ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 3
FAT
Fresno Yosemite Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$201 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Jan 31 from Fresno Yosemite Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Feb 3, priced at $201 found 6 days ago
Bargain Flight
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 28
PSP
Palm Springs Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$212 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Palm Springs Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Feb 28, priced at $212 found 4 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$217 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Mar 5, priced at $217 found 1 hour ago
American Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$241 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 20 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, Feb 22, priced at $241 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 3
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$244 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Mar 3, priced at $244 found 3 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 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 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 $162, 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
$162

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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Chaminade Resort & Spa

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4 out of 5
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
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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. ...
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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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Beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff.

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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! (1,189 reviews)
Staff was very friendly, helpful & knowledgeable.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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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! (1,176 reviews)
I've been to many other hotels in the past.And the breakfast wasn't as good as this one.It's not as good as if you were to go out to eat.But it's still good for the price

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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