Cheap Flights to Santa Cruz from $48

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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $78 and $48 for one-way flights to Santa Cruz for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$78 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Allegiant Air flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from Harry Reid Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $78 found 11 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXSan JoseNovember 9 to November 16$78
BOSSan JoseNovember 4 to November 9$217
LAXMontereyNovember 10 to November 14$219
JFKSan JoseNovember 3 to November 7$245
JFKSan JoseNovember 3 to November 7$245
ORDSan JoseNovember 7 to November 16$288
JFKMontereyDecember 8 to December 15$337
JFKMontereyDecember 8 to December 15$337
ORDMontereyDecember 2 to December 9$379
BOSMontereyOctober 28 to November 2$402
PVGSan JoseNovember 19 to November 25$873
PEKSan JoseOctober 23 to October 27$1,086
TFUSan JoseDecember 25 to December 29$1,899
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXSan JoseOctober 16 to October 18$316
BOSSan JoseOctober 17 to October 18$414
JFKSan JoseOctober 17 to October 24$476
JFKSan JoseOctober 17 to October 24$476
EWRMontereyOctober 17 to October 20$477
ORDSan JoseOctober 17 to October 22$492
JFKMontereyOctober 17 to October 20$546
LAXMontereyOctober 18 to October 21$621
BOSMontereyOctober 18 to October 20$834
*Prices include taxes and fees

Santa Cruz Flight Information

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Lowest Price
$78
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Airlines Serving
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Number of Daily Flights
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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
$73 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$83 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Close to pier, advertise ocean view but none, very small rooms, little parking"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

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Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$65 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$75 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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. ...
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Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge

2.5 out of 5
510 Leibrandt Ave Santa Cruz CA
$80 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$93 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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 Capitola Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (146 reviews)
"Front desk was great. Cleaning lady was very helpful. 3 blocks from the boardwalk. No parking fees."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
311 2nd Street Santa Cruz CA
$68 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$78 total
Nov 1 - Nov 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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location in Santa Cruz across the street from the Boardwalk, this moderately priced inn was good for the 1 night we were in town. The room was clean and stocked with towels, hand soap, body wash, and shampoo. The negatives: though we had already parked our car before checking in, we were directed ..."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 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
$61 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$70 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 ...
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Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$85 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$99 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"PLEASE DO NOT BOOK HERE. This is not a hotel. It's a low end motel and it's a dump. The sheets & mattress pad were stained. The coverlets were soiled. The outlets didn't work. The sliding glass door had no lock. The showerhead was disgusting. There is cracked, loose tiles all around the pool. The ..."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

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Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

2 out of 5
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
$73 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$83 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Close to pier, advertise ocean view but none, very small rooms, little parking"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

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Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$65 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$75 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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. ...
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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
$143 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$165 total
Nov 1 - Nov 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean nice place. No balcony in our room, nor kitchen but fridge and microwave. Lighting a bit too blue- sort of florescent. Proximity to beach hard to beat."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 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
$112 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$129 total
Nov 1 - Nov 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! (1,009 reviews)
"Felt safe inside and the buffet breakfast was good. Parking $16.50 per night. My only complaint is the room smelled a little like dog / some animal. If you didn’t air the room out with the window or AC, the smell was pretty noticeable. I would still stay here again though. It is overall a nice hotel ..."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3 out of 5
1255 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA
$135 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$156 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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 ...
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Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$85 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$99 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"PLEASE DO NOT BOOK HERE. This is not a hotel. It's a low end motel and it's a dump. The sheets & mattress pad were stained. The coverlets were soiled. The outlets didn't work. The sliding glass door had no lock. The showerhead was disgusting. There is cracked, loose tiles all around the pool. The ..."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 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

Santa Cruz flight + hotel packages - economy flights

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Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 out of 5
Price was $906, price is now $597 per person
$597
per person
Dec 3 - Dec 7
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Philadelphia (PHL) to San Jose (SJC)
Marbella Lane Duplex San Jose 10-Min to Levi’s

Marbella Lane Duplex San Jose 10-Min to Levi’s

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,193, price is now $924 per person
$924
per person
Nov 11 - Nov 16
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC)
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,472, price is now $1,009 per person
$1,009
per person
Dec 3 - Dec 7
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Philadelphia (PHL) to San Jose (SJC)
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