$519 Cheap flight deals from Santa Cruz (SRZ) to Houston (HOU)

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Airfares from $519 One Way, $874 Round Trip from Santa Cruz to Houston

Prices starting at $874 for return flights and $519 for one-way flights to Houston were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

More About Flying To Houston from Santa Cruz

Route Information for Flights from Santa Cruz to Houston

Origin Airport IATA Code
SRZ
Destination Airport IATA Code
HOU
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Fly from Santa Cruz to Houston

Santa Cruz Airport Information

The Mineta San Jose International Airport hosts flights from Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas. The airport is conveniently located roughly 33 miles northeast of Santa Cruz, with easy access via CA-17. There are nine major airlines that service the airport: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest, United, US Airways and Volaris. Orbitz.com can help you find the best deals on flights to many major cities from the Santa Cruz area.

Airport Parking in Santa Cruz

The San Jose airport offers three choices in parking: economy, hourly or daily. The economy lot is located near Terminal A, and offers a flat rate of $15 per day. The two daily lots are located at the end of Terminal B, and they both offer a rate of $22 per day. There are two hourly lots at Terminal B and one at Terminal A. Because they are located very close to the terminals, you will find that they are convenient but costly at $30 per day.

Ground Transportation in Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Airport Flyer offers transportation from Santa Cruz to the airport several times per day at a reasonable $40 one-way rate. The bus will pick you up at the University Inn and drop you off at Terminal B. There are also several taxi companies, but expect your fare to cost between $100 and $110. If you used Orbitz.com to purchase your air ticket, you may be able to utilize some of the money you saved to hire a private car or limousine service for a more comfortable ride to the airport.

Restaurants in Santa Cruz

Whether you are looking for a quick beverage, light snack or full meal, you'll find plenty of options at the San Jose airport. The Euro Café is located in the baggage claim area and is the only eatery you will find in the public areas before the security checkpoint. Fresh Attractions is located at Gate 14, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company at Gate 11, Starbucks at Gate 13 and Peet's Coffee & Tea, Sonoma Chicken, Sora and Tres Gringos are all located near Gate 12. Enjoy your travels, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to find flights from Santa Cruz.

Houston Airport Information

Travel to Houston cheaply with Orbitz.com, which will help you book low-cost flights to Houston, regardless of whether you are using United Airlines, Frontier or Delta. Houston Intercontinental Airport boasts five long runways and is 23 miles from downtown Houston. It is accessible via the Sam Houston Toll Road, 1-45, Highway 59 and the Hardy Toll Road. The J.F. Kennedy Boulevard and Will Clayton Parkway lead to its two entrances. There are five passenger terminals, with terminal E serving continental flights, D serving international flights and C being exclusively for United Airlines.

Transportation Services at Houston Airports

Parking lots, garages and cell-phone lots are available at IAH. Five minutes away from JFK Boulevard is the Consolidated Rental Car facility, which houses car-rental agencies sharing a common bus system. In addition to low-cost flights to Houston, Orbitz.com will help you organize cheap transport services via taxi, limo, shuttles, courtesy vans or METRO transportation. You can get to downtown Houston in 30 minutes.

Houston Weather Information

Make your travel arrangements with Orbitz.com between April and November. This is peak season, during which you will find a myriad of attractions, although fall sometimes brings hurricanes. For cheap vacations, book flights to Houston from December to February.

Houston's Major Attractions

Houston Galleria, Bayou Place, Johnson Space Center and the Houston Zoo are among the most popular places in Houston. There are many seasonal attractions during the period between April and November, such as the Kemah Rock the Dock concerts and the Miller Outdoor Theater performances. The cheapest time to visit is between the winter months of December and February. Orbitz.com has numerous cheap deals for flights to Houston.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from Santa Cruz to Houston?
Taking at least 9 hours and 5 minutes, the journey from Viru Viru to Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental) is classed as a long-haul flight. Try to get some shut-eye throughout the journey to help keep jet lag at bay.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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