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Cheap flights to Santa Cruz County from $117 One Way, $240 Round Trip

$240 return flights and $117 one-way flights to Santa Cruz County were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
EWR
New York
SFO
San Francisco
$240 Roundtrip, just found
$240
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from New York to San Francisco, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $240 just found
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
JFK
New York
SFO
San Francisco
$240 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 24 from New York to San Francisco, returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $240 found 5 hours ago
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
EWR
New York
SJC
San Jose
$287 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Nov 7 from New York to San Jose, returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $287 found 6 hours ago
Tue, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 9
LGA
New York
SFO
San Francisco
$302 Roundtrip, just found
$302
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 4 from New York to San Francisco, returning Sun, Aug 9, priced at $302 just found
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
JFK
New York
OAK
Oakland
$309 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$309
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from New York to Oakland, returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $309 found 6 hours ago
Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27
JFK
New York
SJC
San Jose
$327 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 19 from New York to San Jose, returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $327 found 4 days ago

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Santa Cruz County Accommodation Deals

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$239 nightly
The price is $268 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$268 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,042 reviews)
"I simply made the mistake of booking a pet friendly room and my god"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$441 nightly
The price is $495 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$495 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (345 reviews)
"Facilities were very well kept, room was immaculate and amenities were great. Spa was definitely nice to sit and stare out at the wharf. Highly recommend for the place to stay if you want a resort style hotel in Santa Cruz"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
$439 nightly
The price is $497 total per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
$497 total
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,031 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Love the pool which is situated facing beach with stairs onto beach from pool deck. Wharf for dinner and boardwalk are easy walk from hotel."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$224 nightly
The price is $256 total per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
$256 total
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,332 reviews)
"Great customer service. Clean room and love the location. We overall loved our stay."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Opens in a new windowLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevy Spark
  • 4 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Chevy Spark

$35

$123 total
found 1 day ago
Economy Chevy Spark

Compact

Hyundai Accent
  • 4 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Hyundai Accent

$35

$124 total
found 1 day ago
Compact Hyundai Accent

Special

Compact or larger
  • 4 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Compact or larger

$35

$122 total
found 1 day ago
Special Compact or larger

Midsize

Kia Forte
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Kia Forte

$35

$124 total
found 1 day ago
Midsize Kia Forte

Santa Cruz County

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Santa Cruz County?
With 11 airlines waiting to take you away to Santa Cruz County, finding the ideal flight will be a cinch. Book a fare with one of these popular international carriers that offer services to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO):

  • United Airlines - 487 flights to Santa Cruz County per month
  • Air Canada - 261 flights to Santa Cruz County per month
  • Alaska Airlines - 56 flights to Santa Cruz County per month

How much is a flight to Santa Cruz County?
Plenty of huge deals were up for the taking this week, with round-trip flights to Santa Cruz County ranging from $240 to $327. But it was passengers starting their trip from New York (EWR) who snapped up the top bargains. One-way flights to Santa Cruz County started from a low $117.
How to book the cheapest flight to Santa Cruz County?
With some of the most impressive flight deals around, you'll always jet for less with Orbitz. The following useful tips will help you snap up cheap flights to Santa Cruz County — and leave you with more money to play with:

  • Consider alternative airports to cut costs. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports in the form fields, then choose the 'Nearby airports' function below. It will list the available options.
  • If your plans aren't set in stone, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to check out the flight deals for different departure dates. If you find a suitable cheaper fare, go with it.
  • You can also hit the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred carrier, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even choose the time of day you want to fly.
  • Once you've figured out your travel dates, book your flight. Ticket prices generally get dearer as the departure date gets closer.
  • Make greater savings on your trip by combining your flights, hotels and car rental into an Orbitz package. Your wallet will thank you for it.
  • If you can, avoid traveling in the most popular seasons. Airfares are often at their most expensive during summer, school breaks and around other vacation times like Easter and Thanksgiving.

What is the best time to book a flight to Santa Cruz County?
Purchase your flights to Santa Cruz County in January. This is the best time of the year for bargain airfares, closely followed by February and August. Catch cheap flights and let your dream vacation come true with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Santa Cruz County?
Make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Generally, these are the cheapest days to purchase seats to Santa Cruz County. The vacation of your dreams starts with an unbeatable flight deal!
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Santa Cruz County?
Look into leaving early in the week to nab cheap flights to Santa Cruz County. Orbitz data from 2020 suggests Monday is typically the most affordable day to head off, followed by Tuesday. Saturdays were shown to have the most expensive airfares. This is possibly because most passengers choose to begin their escape when the working week is over.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Cruz County?
You can jet for less in August. This is generally the best month to take off if you want cheap flights to Santa Cruz County, Orbitz data shows. The costliest time to fly is June, so avoid this month if you're watching your pennies.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Plans change, and we think your flight should be able to do the same. That's why Orbitz makes it a cinch to search for fares with free cancellation and no change fees. Simply enter your departure and arrival points and then choose "Filter by flexible change policies." How's that for fuss-free?
What do I need for the flight to Santa Cruz County?
From onboard activities to travel necessities like earplugs, there are some things a seasoned flyer won't leave home without. To make sure you're ready for your journey, have a read through this handy list:

  • Make sure you've got your travel documents and some identification. For overseas trips, you'll need to bring your passport. When booking your flights, always use the same name, gender and birth date as stated on your current ID.
  • Stuff your carry-on bag with snacks and activities and you'll happily pass the time on your medium-haul flight. Where possible, get on the airport's Wi-Fi and download your favorite playlist or podcast to your phone before take off.
  • No matter what the weather is outside, airplane cabins can often get a little chilly. Take an extra layer with you on your journey to stay cozy and warm.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Santa Cruz County?
Experienced travelers have a knack for finding business or first-class airfares to Santa Cruz County without the eye-watering price tag. Be like them with these practical tips:

  • Flexibility isn't just for the gym. Leave some room to move around your travel dates so you can snap up more affordable airfares when a big sale comes along.
  • Low-cost airlines offer first or business-class seating at affordable prices. Ditch the full-service carriers and check out these cheaper options.
  • Make the most of your airline's flight rewards program and upgrade your seat. Alternatively, you can try bidding for an upgrade in an online auction.

What is the best time to go to Santa Cruz County?
Santa Cruz County is busy in March, May and July. If you plan to head there during these months, it may be an idea to book in advance to ensure you nab the best deals. Wondering what summertime's like in Santa Cruz County? Average daily temperatures usually hover between 55 ºF and 75 ºF. Like many destinations in the Northern Hemisphere, summer kicks off June 20 here.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.