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Cheap flights to Santa Cruz County from $19 One Way, $38 Round Trip

$38 return flights and $19 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.

Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29
LAX
Los Angeles
SJC
San Jose
$38 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$38
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 23 from Los Angeles to San Jose, returning Tue, Dec 29, priced at $38 found 22 hours ago
Tue, Dec 29 - Wed, Jan 6
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
$38 Roundtrip, just found
$38
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 29 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Wed, Jan 6, priced at $38 just found
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
LAS
Las Vegas
OAK
Oakland
$48 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$48
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 5 from Las Vegas to Oakland, returning Sat, Dec 12, priced at $48 found 1 day ago
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
LAS
Las Vegas
SFO
San Francisco
$48 Roundtrip, just found
$48
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 8 from Las Vegas to San Francisco, returning Sat, Dec 12, priced at $48 just found
Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 6
LAS
Las Vegas
SJC
San Jose
$58 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$58
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 5 from Las Vegas to San Jose, returning Wed, Jan 6, priced at $58 found 23 hours ago
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
LAS
Las Vegas
MRY
Monterey
$78 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Allegiant Air flight, departing Fri, Dec 4 from Las Vegas to Monterey, returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $78 found 1 day ago

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
$337 nightly
The price is $378 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$378 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (590 reviews)
"This is a Five Star Hotel! It is in a great location for everything you need. Friendly staff, great service and they made sure you had everything you could possibly need. Rooms were above and beyond, with a wonderful view from every room. Pool and hot tub at your leisure, along with relaxing chairs ..."

Reviewed on Oct 31, 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
$119 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$138 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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! (1,641 reviews)
"Very nice and clean room"

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2026

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$134 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$155 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 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
$119 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$138 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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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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 SUV

Nissan Kicks
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nissan Kicks

$13

$26 total
found 3 days ago
Compact SUV Nissan Kicks

Mini Van

Dodge Grand Caravan
  • 7 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Dodge Grand Caravan

$37

$74 total
found 3 days ago
Mini Van Dodge Grand Caravan

Premium Recreational Vehicle

Volvo XC60
  • 5 people
  • 300 free miles/total
Los Angeles, California, USA
Volvo XC60

$89

$201 total
found 5 days ago
Premium Recreational Vehicle Volvo XC60

Luxury

Audi A4 Genesis G70 BMW 3 series
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Audi A4 Genesis G70 BMW 3 series

$101

$279 total
found 5 days ago
Luxury Audi A4 Genesis G70 BMW 3 series
Lowest prices found within the past 3 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 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 $38 to $78. But it was passengers starting their trip from Los Angeles (LAX) who snapped up the top bargains. One-way flights to Santa Cruz County started from a low $19.
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.