Cheap Flights to Santa Cruz from $35
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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 $68 and $35 for one-way flights to Santa Cruz for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAX | San Jose | May 14 to May 18 | $68 |
| LAX | Monterey | May 2 to May 3 | $239 |
| ORD | San Jose | June 24 to June 30 | $257 |
| LGA | San Jose | May 5 to May 8 | $261 |
| BOS | San Jose | June 17 to June 23 | $265 |
| JFK | San Jose | April 29 to May 4 | $301 |
| ORD | Monterey | May 9 to May 27 | $303 |
| JFK | Monterey | July 4 to July 11 | $322 |
| JFK | Monterey | July 4 to July 11 | $322 |
| BOS | Monterey | April 30 to May 9 | $364 |
| PEK | San Jose | July 2 to July 6 | $1,294 |
| PVG | San Jose | June 5 to August 11 | $1,315 |
| PVG | Monterey | July 3 to August 12 | $1,607 |
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAX | San Jose | April 19 to April 24 | $245 |
| LAX | Monterey | April 17 to April 18 | $326 |
| ORD | Monterey | April 17 to April 23 | $356 |
| ORD | San Jose | April 19 to April 27 | $399 |
| JFK | San Jose | April 17 to May 1 | $467 |
| JFK | San Jose | April 17 to May 1 | $467 |
| JFK | Monterey | April 17 to April 21 | $492 |
| JFK | Monterey | April 17 to April 21 | $492 |
| BOS | San Jose | April 17 to April 19 | $607 |
| BOS | Monterey | April 17 to April 20 | $696 |
| PEK | San Jose | April 17 to April 17 | $5,304 |
Santa Cruz Flight Information
Traveling to | Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | $68 |
Number of Airlines Serving | |
Airlines Serving | Frontier Airlines, Alaska 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 $91 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$91 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (1,003 reviews)
Great staff and service.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Continental Inn
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$77 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$89 total
May 3 - May 4
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! (1,003 reviews)
Greast
Reviewed on Apr 9, 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 Capitola Beach ...
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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
311 2nd Street Santa Cruz CA
$69 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$80 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,002 reviews)
It was close to the boardwalk, best part about the room.
Reviewed on Apr 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.
Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$72 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$83 total
Apr 13 - Apr 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! (1,018 reviews)
The room looked clean but there was a weird smell to it. I can't pinpoint what it was. Staff is very nice. You can tell that it's an old building. Overall it's good for the price you pay and it's close to the Boardwalk
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$94 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$109 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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 (1,004 reviews)
The rooms were dirty when we got in. The mini fridge was leaking. We had absolutely no body wash, shampoo or conditioner. The hallways smelled like cleaning solution and was way too strong but the rooms smelled bad.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Beachview Inn
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
$79 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$91 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (1,003 reviews)
Great staff and service.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
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Continental Inn
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$77 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$89 total
May 3 - May 4
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! (1,003 reviews)
Greast
Reviewed on Apr 9, 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
$160 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$184 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
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! (1,002 reviews)
The bathroom was pretty dirty
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
500 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
$115 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$133 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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! (1,007 reviews)
As we entered the room we found cobwebs. The door to the room had big gaps so the light from the hallway came through to the room unless you covered it with a towel. I called the front desk and was informed that there were no other rooms. That evening there was a spider crawling around above one ...
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
1255 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA
$135 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$156 total
May 3 - May 4
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! (1,006 reviews)
Nice hotel! Friendly staff, clean, spacious rooms
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
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Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
$94 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$109 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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 (1,004 reviews)
The rooms were dirty when we got in. The mini fridge was leaking. We had absolutely no body wash, shampoo or conditioner. The hallways smelled like cleaning solution and was way too strong but the rooms smelled bad.
Reviewed on Apr 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?
Compact
San Jose, California, USA
$22
$78 total
found 2 days ago
Economy
San Jose, California, USA
$22
$78 total
found 2 days ago
Midsize SUV
San Jose, California, USA
$26
$86 total
found 2 days ago
Fullsize
San Jose, California, USA
$28
$93 total
found 2 days ago
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