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Cheap flights to Santa Cruz County from $123 One Way, $317 Round Trip

$317 return flights and $123 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.

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
EWR
New York
SJC
San Jose
$317 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 5 from New York to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 12, priced at $317 found 3 days ago
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
JFK
New York
MRY
Monterey
$317 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 8 from New York to Monterey, returning Sat, Dec 12, priced at $317 found 4 days ago
Thu, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 17
LGA
New York
SJC
San Jose
$319 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$319
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 11 from New York to San Jose, returning Wed, Feb 17, priced at $319 found 1 day ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
LGA
New York
SFO
San Francisco
$323 Roundtrip, just found
$323
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from New York to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $323 just found
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19
EWR
New York
SFO
San Francisco
$323 Roundtrip, just found
$323
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 14 from New York to San Francisco, returning Mon, Oct 19, priced at $323 just found
Fri, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 2
JFK
New York
OAK
Oakland
$339 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$339
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 29 from New York to Oakland, returning Tue, Feb 2, priced at $339 found 4 days ago
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Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

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
$295 nightly
The price is $331 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$331 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
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! (492 reviews)
"I think overall this hotel is fabulous. The food and drinks were delicious. Room was wonderful with gorgeous views. Our room was beautiful and small suggestions would be put in snacks people actually want to eat. Everything looked unappealing. Sugar loaded. As prediabetic I can’t eat anything they ..."

Reviewed on Sep 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
$144 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$165 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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 ...
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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
$69 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$79 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,115 reviews)
"Staff is good, towels are grey,"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

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Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$110 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$127 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,619 reviews)
"Was ok"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 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

$7

$20 total
found 3 days ago
Compact Ford Focus

Economy

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

$7

$19 total
found 3 days ago
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage

Special

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

$8

$21 total
found 3 days ago
Special Compact or Larger

Midsize

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

$8

$21 total
found 3 days ago
Midsize Toyota Corolla
Lowest prices found within the past 3 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Santa Cruz County?
With 12 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 $317 to $339. But it was passengers starting their trip from New York (LGA) who snapped up the top bargains. One-way flights to Santa Cruz County started from a low $123.
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.