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Cheap flights to Santa Cruz County from $24 One Way, $51 Round Trip

$51 return flights and $24 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.

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$51 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$51
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $51 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14
PHX
Phoenix
SFO
San Francisco
$98 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 8 from Phoenix to San Francisco, returning Wed, Oct 14, priced at $98 found 4 hours ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 14
SAN
San Diego
OAK
Oakland
$112 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from San Diego to Oakland, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $112 found 13 hours ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
SAN
San Diego
SJC
San Jose
$112 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from San Diego to San Jose, returning Wed, Sep 2, priced at $112 found 3 hours ago
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 17
PAE
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$112 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 17 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $112 found 18 hours ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 17
SEA
Seattle
SJC
San Jose
$112 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Seattle to San Jose, returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $112 found 1 day ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 20
SEA
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$112 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $112 found 16 hours ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
DFW
Dallas
SFO
San Francisco
$174 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Dallas to San Francisco, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $174 found 2 days ago
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 29
DFW
Dallas
OAK
Oakland
$190 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from Dallas to Oakland, returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $190 found 2 days ago
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Score Epic Santa Cruz County Accommodation Deals

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
$488 nightly
The price is $547 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$547 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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 Mystery ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (408 reviews)
"wonderful, spacious, comfortable room, wonderful location -- great sense of luxury"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

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Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$93 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$107 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,104 reviews)
"Parking was a little tight. The site says that there is a coffee maker in the room, not true. Overall, this location was good."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

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Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
$199 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$228 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$179 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$205 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,305 reviews)
"Very expensive rooms are basic facilities are nice but busy and crowded"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 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.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Compact

Ford Focus
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, USA
Ford Focus

$10

$27 total
found 2 days ago
Compact Ford Focus

Economy

Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, USA
Mitsubishi Mirage

$10

$27 total
found 2 days ago
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage

Special

Compact or Larger
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Compact or Larger

$11

$29 total
found 2 days ago
Special Compact or Larger

Midsize

Toyota Corolla
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Toyota Corolla

$11

$29 total
found 2 days ago
Midsize Toyota Corolla
Lowest prices found within the past 2 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Santa Cruz County

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Santa Cruz County?
With 18 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 $51 to $190. But it was passengers starting their trip from San Diego (SAN) who snapped up the top bargains. One-way flights to Santa Cruz County started from a low $24.
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.