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Cheap flights to Santa Cruz (SJC)

Get started finding a cheap flight to Santa Cruz on Expedia by either choosing a deal on this page or entering into the search bar your travel dates, origin airport, and whether you want roundtrip or one-way airfare. You can filter for flexibility, number of stops, airline, and departure/arrival times to find the best flight for you.

We recommend using the ‘Flexible Dates’ calendar at the top of the page to see the price of plane tickets on the surrounding dates. This allows you to pick the cheapest days to fly if your trip allows flexibility and score cheap flight deals to Santa Cruz.

Roundtrip prices range from - , and one-ways to Santa Cruz start as low as .

Be aware that choosing a non-stop flight can sometimes be more expensive while saving you time. And routes with connections may be available at a cheaper rate.

Airlines that fly to Santa Cruz (SJC)

You have several options for which airline you choose to travel with to Santa Cruz. There are airlines flying into SJC: . 

Cheap plane tickets may be available from different airlines at different times and with unique terms. It’s best to understand the details of each airline’s offer before judging its value.

For example, if you plan to check a bag or bring a carry-on, check whether the cheap airfare deal includes a baggage allowance. If not, verify whether the baggage fee is higher than the difference of other airline plane ticket deals offering free checked/carry-on baggage in exchange for a slightly higher airfare. 

Find the best deals

At Expedia, we source many flight deals from multiple providers, so you can easily find the best deals that are right for you. A great strategy for getting the best deals can be to make sure you book and travel at the optimal times. Airfare to Santa Cruz (SJC) varies throughout the year based on seasonal demand. You’ll see the lowest rates for roundtrips to SJC in and in for one-ways.

Cancellation & flexibility

To change or cancel eligible flights, go to ‘My Trips’ and navigate to your itinerary. If you booked within the last 24-hours, you might be able to cancel your flight for free. Learn more about flight changes or cancellations from our customer service portal. Some plane tickets are available with no change fees, which you can filter for during your search.

 

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Santa Cruz that have flexible change policies?
It's as easy as counting 1-2-3 with Expedia. Firstly, enter your travel dates and destination and press "Search." Next step? Check "No change fee" under the "Flexible change policies" subheading to the left of the screen. Step 3. Grab a cheap and flexible airfare to Santa Cruz.
Which airlines fly to Santa Cruz?
Traveling to Santa Cruz is a cinch. All you need to do is book a fare with one of these two airlines:

  • United Airlines - 5,336 flights to or near Santa Cruz each month, including 5,167 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 169 to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) per month.
  • Alaska Airlines - 2,782 flights to or near Santa Cruz each month, including 2,197 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 585 to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Santa Cruz?
In the last seven days, was the best price for a flight to Santa Cruz. If you'd love to save even more, book ahead of time and be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your trip to Santa Cruz, then check out prices for nearby days by clicking on the "flexible dates" link above.
How much is a flight to Santa Cruz?
In the last seven days, round-trip tickets to Santa Cruz sold for as little as and peaked at . For one-way journeys departing from (), the cheapest seat during this same period was just .
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Santa Cruz?
Fly into any one of these busy airports in Santa Cruz and you'll be perfectly positioned to check out all that this terrific region has to offer:

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 10,936 flights per month.
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 3,974 flights per month.
  • Viru Viru Intl. Airport (VVI) - 30 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Santa Cruz?
Jet off on a Tuesday to better your chances of bagging the cheapest flight to Santa Cruz. Mondays are usually the second most affordable day to depart. Saturday is typically the priciest day to fly anywhere.
How much is a plane ticket to Santa Cruz?
In the last seven days, plane fares to Santa Cruz ranged from to .
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Santa Cruz?
Reserve your ticket in February to enjoy low-priced flights to Santa Cruz. The festive month of December is normally the most expensive time to buy an airfare.
How long is a flight to Santa Cruz?
Your flight to Santa Cruz could be long or short depending on where you jet off from. Before you load up your tablet with podcasts and movies, check out the average flight times for these leading domestic routes:

  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 1 hour and 33 minutes
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 6 hours and 34 minutes
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 1 hour and 43 minutes

Flights to Santa Cruz information
Destination airport
Santa Cruz
Destination airport IATA code
SJC