Cheap Flight Deals to Santa Cruz CA from CA $81
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How to find cheap flights to Santa Cruz?
The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were CA $163 and CA $81 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 | November 5 to November 12 | CA $163 |
| BOS | San Jose | October 27 to November 4 | CA $282 |
| JFK | San Jose | October 15 to October 19 | CA $392 |
| JFK | San Jose | October 15 to October 19 | CA $392 |
| ORD | San Jose | November 12 to November 17 | CA $461 |
| JFK | Monterey | November 10 to November 13 | CA $507 |
| JFK | Monterey | November 10 to November 13 | CA $507 |
| BOS | Monterey | October 10 to October 14 | CA $1,169 |
Your guide to flights to Santa Cruz, CA
Alaska Airlines, Delta fly to Santa Cruz, so use Travelocity to search, find, and compare some truly tempting deals from the 4 airlines—that way you can be sure you’ve found the best deal for you. A flight to Santa Cruz CA currently costs between CA $163 and CA $1,169. Prices vary, but for the best fares, travel in November when prices are at their lowest.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Santa Cruz
The cheapest flight for a round trip to Santa Cruz is currently CA $163. When you search for flights to Santa Cruz, enter your preferred travel dates then click on ‘flexible dates’ to compare cheap flight tickets to Santa Cruz for nearby days. The cheapest month to travel to Santa Cruz is October from our list of deals available.
But if you’re flexible about when you travel, you can find great deals on flights across the year. If you’re planning a vacation, you can save more on Travelocity when you bundle flights with car rental and hotel bookings, too. Many airlines currently offer flexible booking options, so look for flights offering no change fees.
How to cancel flights to Santa Cruz
We know plans change, that’s why at Travelocity, we make it as easy as possible for you to cancel or amend your plane tickets. Go to My Trips, enter your itinerary number, then follow the instructions. Many airlines let you cancel flights online free of charge if you booked it in the last 24 hours. Visit Customer Service for more advice.
Why you should book your flight to Santa Cruz with Travelocity
We have top deals on plane tickets even for last minute flights to Santa Cruz, so you can simply type in your travel dates and compare our best prices. Booking with Travelocity means you get flexible cancellation options, 24/7 support, and, thanks to our Price Match Promise, if the airfare drops after you book, you can get a refund! Whether you’re planning a business trip, weekend getaway, or a family vacation—let Travelocity get you to Santa Cruz for less.
Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
Amazing Place to Stay After Flight to Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn
"Quiet Place to rest - friendly staff. Friendly Guest ."
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026
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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
"Great last minute getaway. Rooms were clean and staff were friendly."
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026
Aqua Breeze Inn
"We enjoyed the"
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026
Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites
"Great and convenient location, close to boardwalk but the POOL can be better 😞 My kids try to use it but was horrible stinky and dirty water."
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026
Hotel Solares
"The room was moldy. The toilet was not sturdy, no shampoo or conditioner. They used a strong fragrance to cover up the smell of mold and humidity. It was gross!"
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026
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Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
"If you’re looking for mid level motel in a great location, this is the place. An older building but well kept and clean. Nice pool and bbq area and 500 steps from the beach. The staff has always been friendly and very accommodating."
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
"While we have stayed here before, it was a quick trip, so if the room was as dirty last time as it was this time, we didn’t notice. There was hair all over the floors. I’m pretty sure the pull out bed sheets hadn’t been cleaned as there crumbs all over it. And the door into the bathroom was dirty. ..."
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Hotel Solares
"The room was moldy. The toilet was not sturdy, no shampoo or conditioner. They used a strong fragrance to cover up the smell of mold and humidity. It was gross!"
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026
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When you are ready to embark on your next big adventure, Travelocity will be right here waiting to open the doors to the garden so that you can go and smell the roses. When you decide to book and travel is entirely up to you, but don't wait too long because we have some of the best deals on the web and they won't last long. Take time to go through our huge selection of cheap flights to Santa Cruz to find the best deals that fit into your budget. If browsing on your phone while your boss isn't looking is more your thing (we promise we won't tell), consider checking out Travelocity's mobile app which allows you to take advantage of all our flights to Santa Cruz without having to compromise your work computer's search history. If you are looking to save even more, you can easily save up to $537 when you bundle one of our cheap flights to Santa Cruz with one of our hotels. So why are you waiting around? There is no better time than now to start booking that next trip. Start your search now to book one of our flights to Santa Cruz today!
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