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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 $59 and $30 for one-way flights to Santa Cruz for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$59 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$59
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 23 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $59 found 6 hours ago
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
SAN
San Diego Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$117 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from San Diego Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $117 found 2 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXSan JoseMarch 23 to March 30$59
ORDSan JoseMay 19 to May 26$186
LAXMontereyMarch 14 to March 23$209
ORDMontereyMay 7 to May 11$223
BOSSan JoseMay 13 to May 19$251
EWRSan JoseApril 28 to May 5$251
JFKSan JoseApril 30 to May 9$254
JFKMontereyMay 6 to May 9$267
JFKMontereyMay 6 to May 9$267
BOSMontereyMay 11 to May 19$323
PVGSan JoseMarch 8 to March 12$1,087
CANSan JoseMarch 8 to March 12$1,089
CTUSan JoseMay 26 to November 1$1,089
PEKSan JoseMarch 14 to March 20$1,184
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXSan JoseMarch 1 to March 16$269
BOSSan JoseMarch 1 to March 8$383
ORDSan JoseFebruary 28 to March 7$395
JFKMontereyFebruary 28 to March 4$423
JFKMontereyFebruary 28 to March 4$423
EWRSan JoseFebruary 28 to March 11$492
ORDMontereyFebruary 28 to March 7$493
BOSMontereyFebruary 28 to March 3$502
LAXMontereyMarch 1 to March 6$637
JFKSan JoseFebruary 28 to March 8$791
*Prices include taxes and fees

Santa Cruz Flight Information

Traveling to
Santa Cruz
Lowest Price
$59
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Number of Daily Flights
Airlines with Direct Flights

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Amazing Santa Cruz Accommodation Deals

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

2 out of 5
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
$74 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$85 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,000 reviews)
Nice staff at check in

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$72 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$84 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly staff, good location. Good price

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge

2.5 out of 5
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 Capitola Beach ...
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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
311 2nd Street Santa Cruz CA
$53 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$62 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
For the price, it was fine. Staff was very courteous and friendly. Room is what you get for the price. Right next to the Boardwalk is why you are staying there.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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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

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$72 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$83 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great service, with fast check in and out, no problem whatsoever! In a nice place and great price compared to surrounding hotels.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$82 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$95 total
Mar 1 - Mar 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 Capitola Beach ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
Loved this stay. Really nice location and rooms are good sized. Great for dogs! Would happily stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

2 out of 5
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
$74 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$85 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,000 reviews)
Nice staff at check in

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$72 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$84 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly staff, good location. Good price

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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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

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
$110 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$128 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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)
We love Rio sands. Been coming for over 25 years! Staff changes but always sweet. There has been a new owner change so alot has changed the past year. No more breakfast and just other nice little hotel perks. Hopefully he understands the guests that are longer than him and can be kind…. A lot of ...

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

2.5 out of 5
500 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
$100 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$116 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff were amazing, they allowed me to check in early. Room was very clean!

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 out of 5
1255 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA
$159 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$182 total
Mar 8 - Mar 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! (1,000 reviews)
Great location.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$82 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$95 total
Mar 1 - Mar 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 Capitola Beach ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
Loved this stay. Really nice location and rooms are good sized. Great for dogs! Would happily stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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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.

Best Santa Cruz Flight and Hotel Packages

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Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

3 out of 5
Price was $298, price is now $261 per person
$261
per person
Apr 5 - Apr 7
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC)
Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,213, price is now $896 per person
$896
per person
Apr 15 - Apr 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC)
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
Price was $696, price is now $594 per person
$594
per person
Apr 12 - Apr 15
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Cincinnati (CVG) to San Jose (SJC)
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Economy

  • 4 people
  • Unlimited mileage
San Jose, California, USA

$20

$69 total
found 4 hours ago
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Compact

  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
San Jose, California, USA

$20

$69 total
found 4 hours ago
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Midsize

  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
San Jose, California, USA

$22

$75 total
found 4 hours ago
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Standard

  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
San Jose, California, USA

$22

$77 total
found 7 hours ago
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