Cheap Flights to Santa Cruz from $49
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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $49 and $49 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.
$49 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$49
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAX | San Jose | October 19 to October 26 | $49 |
| ORD | San Jose | October 10 to October 12 | $228 |
| LAX | Monterey | October 30 to November 1 | $249 |
| BOS | San Jose | September 10 to September 11 | $305 |
| EWR | San Jose | September 23 to September 26 | $317 |
| JFK | Monterey | November 8 to November 17 | $342 |
| JFK | Monterey | November 8 to November 17 | $342 |
| ORD | Monterey | November 11 to November 16 | $359 |
| BOS | Monterey | October 20 to October 20 | $373 |
| JFK | San Jose | September 5 to September 11 | $377 |
| PVG | San Jose | September 16 to September 30 | $1,007 |
| PEK | San Jose | November 17 to April 16 | $1,140 |
| PEK | Monterey | September 5 to September 9 | $1,152 |
| CAN | San Jose | November 21 to December 5 | $1,165 |
| WUH | San Jose | October 9 to November 10 | $1,199 |
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAX | San Jose | August 28 to August 30 | $298 |
| LAX | Monterey | August 28 to August 31 | $313 |
| BOS | San Jose | August 29 to August 31 | $380 |
| EWR | San Jose | August 29 to September 24 | $444 |
| BOS | Monterey | August 29 to September 1 | $479 |
| ORD | San Jose | August 30 to September 3 | $536 |
| JFK | Monterey | August 28 to September 2 | $609 |
| JFK | Monterey | August 28 to September 2 | $609 |
| JFK | San Jose | August 28 to August 31 | $617 |
Santa Cruz Flight Information
Traveling to | Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | $49 |
Number of Airlines Serving | |
Airlines Serving | Alaska Airlines, 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
$79 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$90 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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. ...
Continental Inn
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$81 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$94 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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. ...
Salt Air Lodge
510 Leibrandt Ave Santa Cruz CA
$101 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$116 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (127 reviews)
"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies ..."
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026
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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
311 2nd Street Santa Cruz CA
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! (1,006 reviews)
"It was clean and the staff was great close to the beach and boardwalk"
Reviewed on Aug 22, 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
$70 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$81 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 ...
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$90 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$104 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 ...
Beachview Inn
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
$79 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$90 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
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Continental Inn
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$81 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$94 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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. ...
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
$160 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$184 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Steep stairs with no elevator. My husband is in a boot after surgery and it was hard to go up the stairs."
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
500 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
$127 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$145 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
1255 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA
$144 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$165 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Not the best, not the worst! The property is well maintained and parking is very secure. Huge plus. The staff is just ok. I arrived around 9pm and no one was at the front desk but there was a very tall tower of room keys stacked up at the counter! I knocked on the back door, nothing. Took only 5 ..."
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026
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Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$90 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$104 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 ...
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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