$264 Cheap flight deals from Tampa (TPA) to Santa Cruz (SRZ)

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Airfares from $264 One Way, $580 Round Trip from Tampa to Santa Cruz

Prices starting at $580 for return flights and $264 for one-way flights to Santa Cruz 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, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
TPA
Tampa
VVI
Santa Cruz
$580 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$580
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tampa to Santa Cruz, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $580 found 3 days ago
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
TPA
Tampa
VVI
Santa Cruz
$604 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$604
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tampa to Santa Cruz, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $604 found 3 days ago
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
TPA
Tampa
VVI
Santa Cruz
$639 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$639
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tampa to Santa Cruz, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $639 found 3 days ago
Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
TPA
Tampa
VVI
Santa Cruz
$643 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$643
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Tampa to Santa Cruz, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $643 found 3 days ago
Wed, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 19
TPA
Tampa
VVI
Santa Cruz
$655 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$655
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tampa to Santa Cruz, returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $655 found 3 days ago

More About Flying To Santa Cruz from Tampa

Route Information for Flights from Tampa to Santa Cruz

Origin Airport IATA Code
TPA
Destination Airport IATA Code
SRZ
Distance
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Latest Flight Arrival

Plan Your Trip from Tampa to Santa Cruz

Flying From Tampa

The commercial airport offering flights from Tampa is the Tampa International Airport. It primarily serves Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines, and North American Airlines. The airport lies six miles west of downtown Tampa. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from Tampa International.

Parking at the Airport

Tampa International Airport offers several parking options for your vehicle while you are away. Short-term parking is in a garage located above the terminal at the northern end of the airport. It costs no more than $20 for a 24-hour period. Long-term parking is the cheaper option; it costs $15 for 24 hours. The long-term parking area is adjacent to Airside A. Orbitz.com's flight planner option helps you choose parking options.

Transportation Options for Travelers

Getting to Tampa International Airport is easy by bus or taxi. HART makes regular stops at the east end of the red baggage claim near belt #15. Greyhound, meanwhile, has a terminal on Polk Street in downtown Tampa that has buses that travel to the airport. If you take a taxi, expect to pay at least $15. Orbitz.com may offer special deals for bus tickets, depending on your location.

Eating at the Airport

The landside building at the airport offers a variety of cuisines to refresh you before your flight from Tampa. If you want coffee and breakfast, you can have a latte at the Starbucks, which is open 24 hours per day. Terminal restaurants, including Burger King, are open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Airports in Santa Cruz

Easily search for flights to Santa Cruz with Orbitz.com. You'll get much more enjoyment out of your vacation when you take the guesswork out of finding low fares on domestic flights. The nearest commercial airport to Santa Cruz is the San Jose International Airport, located about 30 miles to the north in the city of San Jose. US Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are some of the major airlines that service the airport.

Transportation from the Airport

The drive from San Jose International Airport to Santa Cruz is about 45 minutes to an hour on State Highway 17. The Santa Cruz Airport Flyer bus departs from the airport four times daily. The per-person, one-way rate is $40. The bus drops off passengers at the University Inn in Santa Cruz.

Weather in Santa Cruz

Thanks to its seaside locale, Santa Cruz experiences a Mediterranean climate. Winters are cool and wet, with high temperatures averaging around 60 degrees. Most of the yearly precipitation falls during the winter months. Summers are pleasantly warm, dry and sunny, with high temperatures from May through October usually in the low 70s. Long stretches with no rain are normal, although heavy fog rolling in from Monterey Bay is common at night throughout the summer.

Things to Do in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is known for its wonderful beach and green spaces. Natural Bridges State Beach features powerful surf and rocky monuments sculpted by the water. Enjoy all of the sights and sounds of this California seaside getaway when you book flights to Santa Cruz with Orbitz.com

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from Tampa to Santa Cruz?
Flying from Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) to Santa Cruz (VVI-Viru Viru Intl.) will take you at least 8 hours and 16 minutes. Savor a wine and watch a movie or two — it's the perfect opportunity to sit back and unwind.
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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