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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.

Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$38 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$38
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 23 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $38 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 14
SAN
San Diego
OAK
Oakland
$112 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from San Diego to Oakland, returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $112 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 19
SAN
San Diego
SJC
San Jose
$112 Roundtrip, just found
$112
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 19 from San Diego to San Jose, returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $112 just found
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
SEA
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$136 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$136
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $136 found 11 hours ago
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
SEA
Seattle
SJC
San Jose
$143 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$143
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Nov 5 from Seattle to San Jose, returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $143 found 5 days ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
SEA
Seattle
OAK
Oakland
$145 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$145
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from Seattle to Oakland, returning Sat, Oct 24, priced at $145 found 6 days ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Dec 7
EWR
New York
SFO
San Francisco
$324 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from New York to San Francisco, returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $324 found 3 hours ago
Sat, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 6
EWR
New York
SJC
San Jose
$337 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 27 from New York to San Jose, returning Sat, Mar 6, priced at $337 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
LGA
New York
MRY
Monterey
$337 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from New York to Monterey, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $337 found 8 hours ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
JFK
New York
MRY
Monterey
$337 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from New York to Monterey, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $337 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
JFK
New York
SJC
San Jose
$339 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$339
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from New York to San Jose, returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $339 found 6 days ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
LGA
New York
SFO
San Francisco
$345 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$345
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from New York to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $345 found 1 hour 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
$399 nightly
The price is $448 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$448 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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 ...
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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
$68 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$79 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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! (1,151 reviews)
"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great ..."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 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
$129 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$149 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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 ...
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Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$135 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$155 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,289 reviews)
"Nice place, very cozy"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 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?

Midsize

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

$34

$117 total
found 1 day ago
Midsize Toyota Corolla

Fullsize

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

$35

$123 total
found 1 day ago
Fullsize Toyota Camry

Luxury SUV

Jeep Grand Wagoneer
  • 7 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Jeep Grand Wagoneer

$72

$219 total
found 1 day ago
Luxury SUV Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Mini Van

Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Chrysler Pacifica

$77

$218 total
found 1 day ago
Mini Van Chrysler Pacifica

Santa Cruz County

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Santa Cruz County?
With 24 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 $345. 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 $19.
How to book the cheapest flight to Santa Cruz County?
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  • Once you've figured out your travel dates, book your flight. Ticket prices generally get dearer as the departure date gets closer.
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  • 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.

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