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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 $62 and $37 for one-way flights to Santa Cruz for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXSan JoseJune 1 to June 8$62
LAXMontereyJuly 8 to July 15$239
ORDSan JoseJuly 18 to July 25$248
LGASan JoseAugust 5 to August 12$257
BOSSan JoseAugust 4 to August 11$265
JFKSan JoseAugust 5 to August 12$297
ORDMontereyMay 23 to May 30$320
JFKMontereyMay 27 to May 29$337
JFKMontereyMay 27 to May 29$337
BOSMontereyJune 1 to June 3$365
PVGSan JoseJune 9 to July 14$1,392
PEKSan JoseJune 15 to June 30$1,499
CANSan JoseMay 13 to May 17$1,858
WUHSan JoseAugust 1 to February 1$3,769
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXSan JoseMay 10 to May 11$233
BOSSan JoseMay 8 to May 18$388
LAXMontereyMay 8 to May 9$407
ORDSan JoseMay 10 to August 3$415
JFKSan JoseMay 9 to June 3$455
JFKSan JoseMay 9 to June 3$455
JFKMontereyMay 9 to May 16$461
JFKMontereyMay 9 to May 16$461
BOSMontereyMay 8 to May 12$487
*Prices include taxes and fees

Santa Cruz Flight Information

Traveling to
Santa Cruz
Lowest Price
$62
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Number of Daily Flights
Airlines with Direct Flights

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Amazing Santa Cruz Accommodation Deals

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

2 out of 5
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
$69 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$80 total
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,005 reviews)
You can’t beat the location. However the bed had to of been 20 years old, the toilet seat was not secured to the toilet, the fan in the bathroom sounded like a plane taking off. I have epilepsy and a recent knee replacement. There are zero grab bars which I think is against ADA laws in California. ...

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

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Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$77 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$89 total
May 25 - May 26
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! (1,004 reviews)
Too many loud noises coming from the bulging, cannot sleep. Doesn’t make juice until 4-5-6 am What’s the pint of trying to get some rest if location constantly is making noise. Horrible experience, glad I was there just for the night. Not going back

Reviewed on May 1, 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
$62 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$72 total
May 10 - May 11
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)
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Reviewed on May 3, 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
$68 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$79 total
May 10 - May 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,028 reviews)
My mistake about TV remote control being dirty bc I didn't stay in Rm 217; that was at the the Islander Motel.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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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 May 5 to May 6
$99 total
May 5 - May 6
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 ...
6.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
Clean room great parking

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

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Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

2 out of 5
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
$69 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$80 total
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,005 reviews)
You can’t beat the location. However the bed had to of been 20 years old, the toilet seat was not secured to the toilet, the fan in the bathroom sounded like a plane taking off. I have epilepsy and a recent knee replacement. There are zero grab bars which I think is against ADA laws in California. ...

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

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Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
$77 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$89 total
May 25 - May 26
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! (1,004 reviews)
Too many loud noises coming from the bulging, cannot sleep. Doesn’t make juice until 4-5-6 am What’s the pint of trying to get some rest if location constantly is making noise. Horrible experience, glad I was there just for the night. Not going back

Reviewed on May 1, 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
$140 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from May 7 to May 8
$161 total
May 7 - May 8
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)
The bathroom was pretty dirty

Reviewed on Apr 10, 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
$121 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$140 total
May 10 - May 11
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)
Loved our stay here. Super clean, very vibrant atmosphere and vibes. Staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Parking wasn’t the greatest, but reasonable and effective. Walking distance to a lot of great spots in Santa Cruz! Would love to stay here again. 😊

Reviewed on Apr 27, 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
$149 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$171 total
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,001 reviews)
We had a nice room with space for the kids. The pool is heated and fun to play in- the spa was broken. Breakfast was nice with a big room and some adults tolerate kids at this hotel. Not exactly a family hotel, but we only encountered one grumpy old lady. Not sure why older people hate kids so much ...

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

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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 May 5 to May 6
$99 total
May 5 - May 6
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 ...
6.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
Clean room great parking

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

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