Cheap Flights to Santa Cruz from $28
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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Santa Cruz?
The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $57 and $28 for one-way flights to Santa Cruz for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$57 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$57
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAX | San Jose | August 17 to August 24 | $58 |
| BOS | San Jose | August 24 to August 25 | $189 |
| ORD | San Jose | September 10 to September 19 | $237 |
| LAX | Monterey | August 6 to August 9 | $239 |
| LGA | San Jose | August 28 to September 2 | $277 |
| JFK | San Jose | August 28 to September 2 | $286 |
| JFK | Monterey | September 11 to September 14 | $327 |
| JFK | Monterey | September 11 to September 14 | $327 |
| ORD | Monterey | August 20 to August 23 | $349 |
| BOS | Monterey | October 13 to October 17 | $374 |
| PVG | San Jose | September 3 to September 7 | $1,020 |
| PEK | San Jose | September 14 to September 28 | $1,170 |
| CAN | San Jose | August 17 to August 21 | $1,590 |
| PVG | Monterey | July 28 to August 1 | $2,127 |
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAX | San Jose | July 18 to July 19 | $266 |
| LAX | Monterey | July 17 to July 19 | $356 |
| BOS | San Jose | July 17 to July 22 | $392 |
| ORD | San Jose | July 17 to July 23 | $458 |
| EWR | San Jose | July 18 to July 22 | $479 |
| ORD | Monterey | July 18 to July 24 | $480 |
| JFK | San Jose | July 18 to July 22 | $488 |
| JFK | Monterey | July 19 to July 25 | $601 |
| JFK | Monterey | July 19 to July 25 | $601 |
Santa Cruz Flight Information
Traveling to | Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | $57 |
Number of Airlines Serving | |
Airlines Serving | Frontier Airlines |
Number of Daily Flights | |
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Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
Amazing Santa Cruz Accommodation Deals
Beachview Inn
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
$119 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$135 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Great spot for a last minute one night stay. Room was clean ( couple dirty spots on bathroom doors, but nothing major). Mattress was not the best, but it was one night. Walking distance to Pier and the Boardwalk! Room had a small fridge, which was nice."
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Continental Inn
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$113 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$129 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Good place and"
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026
Salt Air Lodge
510 Leibrandt Ave Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot are ...
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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
311 2nd Street Santa Cruz CA
$132 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$150 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The hotel property is hilly and may be challenging for someone who is disabled."
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$89 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$102 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,132 reviews)
"The room was very clean, the amenities were grea"
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$113 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$130 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot are ...
6.8/10 (1,012 reviews)
"Overall a great stay the only thing I would change is the smell when you first walk in other than that it was a perfect stay"
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Beachview Inn
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
$119 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$135 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Great spot for a last minute one night stay. Room was clean ( couple dirty spots on bathroom doors, but nothing major). Mattress was not the best, but it was one night. Walking distance to Pier and the Boardwalk! Room had a small fridge, which was nice."
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
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Continental Inn
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$113 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$129 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Good place and"
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
$270 nightly
The price is $307 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$307 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and location superb!"
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
500 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
$172 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$196 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"I liked how everything was close. Housekeeping can be improved. I found old cookies and my sister n law had old fries in her closet."
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
1255 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA
$220 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$251 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room"
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
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Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$113 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$130 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot are ...
6.8/10 (1,012 reviews)
"Overall a great stay the only thing I would change is the smell when you first walk in other than that it was a perfect stay"
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Need a Car For After Your Flight?
Fullsize Elite Pickup Regular Cab
San Jose, California, USA
$26
$99 total
found 2 days ago
Economy Special
San Jose, California, USA
$35
$113 total
found 2 days ago
Compact
San Jose, California, USA
$37
$115 total
found 2 days ago
Midsize SUV
San Jose, California, USA
$42
$126 total
found 2 days ago
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