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Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 9
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$78 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 5 from Hollywood Burbank to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Jun 9, priced at $78 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 21 - Tue, May 27
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$98 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 21 from Hollywood Burbank to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, May 27, priced at $98 found 4 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 12
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$99 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$99
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 3 from Hollywood Burbank to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Thu, Jun 12, priced at $99 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 21 - Mon, May 26
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$107 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$107
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 21 from Hollywood Burbank to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, May 26, priced at $107 found 4 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$108 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$108
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 22 from Hollywood Burbank to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, May 26, priced at $108 found 4 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 22 - Wed, May 28
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$134 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$134
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 22 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, May 28, priced at $134 found 2 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 24
BWI
Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$166 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 18 from Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Jun 24, priced at $166 found 17 hours ago
Delta
Sun, May 25 - Mon, May 26
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$200 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, May 25 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, May 26, priced at $200 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 10 - Mon, May 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$219 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 10 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, May 12, priced at $219 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, May 7 - Mon, May 12
PHL
Philadelphia Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$223 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 7 from Philadelphia Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, May 12, priced at $223 found 1 day ago
Bargain Flight
Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$244 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Fri, May 23 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Mon, May 26, priced at $244 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 7
PHL
Philadelphia Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$251 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$251
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from Philadelphia Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $251 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Jul 2 - Sat, Jul 5
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$255 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$255
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 2 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Jul 5, priced at $255 found 6 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 7
PHL
Philadelphia Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$306 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from Philadelphia Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $306 found 3 days ago
United
Wed, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 24
BWI
Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$381 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$381
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jun 18 from Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Jun 24, priced at $381 found 17 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, May 20 - Wed, May 28
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$429 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$429
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 20 from Sky Harbor Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, May 28, priced at $429 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 June, 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 15 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
$131

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
The price is $328 per night from May 6 to May 7
$328
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"I thought the facilities could have been better looking and the suite larger, due to their pricing."

Reviewed on May 1, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $228 per night from May 11 to May 12
$228
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Beautiful resort
"Beautiful resort. The spa is fantastic,the view restaurant was delicious for both breakfast and dinner. Great marked trails for walks in the woods. Parking was full, all the time. Our room was a little dark, would be nice if the bathroom had better lighting."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $151 per night from May 11 to May 12
$151
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
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! (1,179 reviews)
"Loved the room. The beds were so comfy. It’s just a short walk to the boardwalk and local coffee shops and restaurants. The staff was friendly and the breakfasts were very good. The kids loved the waffles and bacon. There was a pool but quite small and only to 3-4 feet deep but was good enough for ..."

Reviewed on May 5, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $121 per night from May 11 to May 12
$121
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,103 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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
The price is $133 per night from May 18 to May 19
$133
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,046 reviews)
"The rooms are clean and supply everything you need."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel
2 out of 5
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $149 per night from May 6 to May 7
$149
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
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! (875 reviews)
"The beach is only a 2 min walk away from this hotel"

Reviewed on May 3, 2025

Marea Sol Hotel
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $107 per night from May 7 to May 8
$107
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great for a weekend getaway
"Overall would recommend this place due to proximity, cost and amenities. Strict check in at 3pm and 11am checkout which is typical of most hotels we stay with. They offer early/late check in/out for additional cost. They also have very limited parking so they only allow 1 car per room free and charge ..."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $149 per night from May 11 to May 12
$149
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I loved this place. Great vibe, pool was great.bar and resteraunt great. Eazy, fun. The part of town is busy and had so.e element but i didnt walk around so it was no issue"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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