Title: $98 Cheap Flights to Santa Cruz - Expedia.com ![Lodging Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/lodging.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/lodging.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # $98 Cheap Flights to Santa Cruz [View $98 flight on Sun, Apr 26, 2026](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:LIS,to:RAI,departure:4/26/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:97.23&airProductToken=AQosCioI1WQSBDc1ODUYi5IBIJFAKJqwiwMwo7KLAzhZQABYAWoFTGlnaHRyAVkSCggBEAEYASoCVTIYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAN) [Santa Cruz Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.dx6144397)[Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d6144397.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Things to do in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz.d6144397.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Cruz.d6144397.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Cruz Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.d6144397.Destination-Travel-Guides) ## Popular airlines to Santa Cruz - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AT.svg) Royal Air Maroc [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,to:CMH,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AT"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_TP.svg) TAP Portugal [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,to:CMH,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"TP"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_TK.svg) Turkish Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,to:CMH,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"TK"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_S4.svg) SATA International-Azores Airlines S.A. [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,to:CMH,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"S4"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_HC.svg) Air Senegal [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,to:CMH,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"HC"}}]) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/air/airlines/x1_sq.svg) Hahn Air Technologies [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,to:CMH,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"X1"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_ET.svg) Ethiopian Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Cruz, Cape Verde,to:CMH,departure:3/24/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"ET"}}]) ## How much is the cheapest flight to Santa Cruz? Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $98 for one-way flights and $210 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![easyJet](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/U2.gif) Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, May 6 LIS Lisbon RAI Santiago $210 Roundtrip found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:LIS,to:RAI,departure:4/26/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RAI,to:LIS,departure:5/6/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:209.64&airProductToken=AQosCioI1WQSBDc1ODUYi5IBIJFAKJ-wiwMwrbKLAzhZQABYAWoFTGlnaHRyAVkKLAoqCNVkEgQ3NTg2GJFAIIuSASjWo4wDMNqljAM4WUAAWAFqBUxpZ2h0cgFZEgoIARABGAEqAlUyGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwDQ) ![Air Senegal](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/HC.gif) Fri, Mar 27 - Sun, Mar 29 DSS Dakar RAI Santiago $373 Roundtrip found 13 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DSS,to:RAI,departure:3/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RAI,to:DSS,departure:3/29/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:372.70&airProductToken=AQovCi0IyIYBEgMyMDcYw5QBIJFAKPbdiAMw7t6IAzhOQABYAWoCRVNyB05SQU1SVDEKLwotCMiGARIDMjA3GJFAIMOUASjg-ogDMKv7iAM4TkAAWAFqAkVTcgdOUkFNUlQxEgoIARABGAEqAkhDGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) ![TAP Portugal](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/TP.gif) Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15 BOS Boston RAI Santiago $598 Roundtrip found 15 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:BOS,to:RAI,departure:11/1/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RAI,to:BOS,departure:11/15/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:597.43&airProductToken=AQpqCjMI1KABEgMyMjgYwZMBIO5zKOGFnAMw9oicAzhUQABYAWoHRElTQ0lOVHIIVEwwRFNJODEKMwjUoAESBDE1NDUY7nMgkUAo-YycAzClj5wDOFRAAFgBagdESVNDSU5UcghUTDBEU0k4MQpqCjMI1KABEgQxNTQ2GJFAIO5zKIGYnQMwmZqdAzhUQABYAWoHRElTQ0lOVHIIVEwwRFNJODEKMwjUoAESAzIyNxjucyDBkwEo2J6dAzCpop0DOFRAAFgBagdESVNDSU5UcghUTDBEU0k4MRIMCAEQARgBKgJUUDIAGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwDQ) ![SATA International-Azores Airlines S.A.](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/S4.gif) Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 13 JFK New York RAI Santiago $746 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:JFK,to:RAI,departure:4/5/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RAI,to:JFK,departure:4/13/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:745.73&airProductToken=AQpACh4I02gSAzI0NhipUSDvWCj3yYkDMNXMiQM4T0AAWAEKHgjTaBIDMjgwGO9YIJFAKK_NiQMwkM-JAzhPQAFYAQpBCh8I02gSAzI4MRiRQCDBkwEop56KAzC2o4oDOE9AAFgBCh4IwmwSAjE3GMGTASCpUSi2qIoDMIqpigM4UEABWAESCggBEAEYASoCUzQYASIECAEQASgEMAE) ![Royal Air Maroc](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AT.gif) Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 19 IAD Washington RAI Santiago $838 Roundtrip found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IAD,to:RAI,departure:5/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RAI,to:IAD,departure:5/19/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:837.23&airProductToken=AQpCCh8IwagBEgMyMTkYiBgggmso_N6MAzCv4owDOFRAAFgBCh8IwagBEgM1OTEYgmsgkUAoyuiMAzCw6owDOFRAAVgBCkIKHwjBqAESAzU5MxiRQCCCayjCr40DMJmxjQM4VEAAWAEKHwjBqAESAzIxOBiCayCIGCiktI0DMIS4jQM4VEABWAESCggBEAEYASoCQVQYASIECAEQASgEMAE) ## Alternative airports near Santa Cruz Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change. [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:RAI,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RAI,to:CMH,departure:4/2/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) RAI Praia Intl. CheapestClosest 33 min [Flights from $1,504 ](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:RAI,departure:3/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RAI,to:CMH,departure:4/2/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=FTG_SPRING_PROMO_) ## Frequently asked questions ### What month is the cheapest to fly to Santa Cruz? ### Which US cities have the cheapest flights to Santa Cruz? > - New York (JFK) > - Boston (BOS) > - Raleigh (RDU) > - San Francisco (SFO) > - Fort Lauderdale (FLL) > > > with prices usually starting around $312. ### How to find a cheap flight to Santa Cruz? ### Which airlines fly to Santa Cruz? > - Air Senegal > - Azores Airlines > - Royal Air Maroc > - SATA Internacional > - SATA International-Azores Airlines S.A. > - TAP Portugal > - easyJet ### Where do you fly into Santa Cruz? > - The closest major airport is Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.), about 12 miles from the city center, which is a hub for TAP Portugal, SATA Internacional, and SATA International-Azores Airlines S.A., with other airlines like TACV-Cabo Verde Airlines, Royal Air Maroc also operating here. > - Boa Vista Island (BVC-Aristides Pereira Intl.) is another option, about 83 miles away, serving as a hub for TAP Portugal, TACV-Cabo Verde Airlines, and Edelweiss Air, with Transavia France, easyJet also operating here. > - Maio Island (MMO), about 22 miles away, serving as a hub for TACV-Cabo Verde Airlines. > - Fogo Island (SFL-Sao Felipe), about 68 miles away, serving as a hub for TACV-Cabo Verde Airlines. ### What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Santa Cruz? ### Which budget airlines fly to Santa Cruz? > - easyJet: flies to Santiago Island (RAI) > - Transavia France: serves Santiago Island (RAI), Boa Vista Island (BVC) ### What is the best month to visit Santa Cruz? ### How far in advance should I book a flight to Santa Cruz? ### What day of the week is cheapest day to buy a plane ticket to Santa Cruz? ### What is the most expensive month to fly to Santa Cruz? ### How far is the airport from central Santa Cruz? > - Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.): 12 miles south > - Maio Island (MMO): 22 miles east > > > These options give you flexibility when planning your trip. ### How can I track flight prices to Santa Cruz? ### How to get a cheap last-minute flight to Santa Cruz? ### Can I earn miles booking a flight to Santa Cruz with Expedia? ### Can I save money by booking a Santa Cruz trip package? ### Can I change or cancel my flight to Santa Cruz? \*Flight schedules are subject to change. ## Book with confidence # Tips to find the cheapest flights to Santa Cruz **The cheapest day to fly** 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. **The cheapest month to fly** April is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Cruz. This coincides with the low season when fewer people travel. Whichever month you travel in, though, be sure to book at least a month in advance if you want to score cheap tickets to Santa Cruz. ARC's data shows that domestic flights booked 28 days or more before departure are typically 24% cheaper than those booked last minute. **The most affordable time to book a flight** Typically, a Sunday can be the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Cruz, according to ARC’s data. On average, you could save between 6% and 13% by booking on a Sunday instead of a Friday, which is the most expensive day to make a reservation. **The cheapest round-trip tickets to Santa Cruz** The lowest price for round-trip flights to Santa Cruz in 2026 starts from from $210, while one-way tickets start from from $98\. Expedia's effective search tool is one of the best ways to find a budget airfare. Simply enter your dates, and within seconds, it'll show you a vast selection of the cheapest flights to Santa Cruz. If you have a preferred departure time or airline, you can use the handy filters to customize your search. **The cheapest airlines flying to Santa Cruz** easyJet, Air Senegal, TAP Portugal, SATA International-Azores Airlines S.A., JetBlue Airways, Royal Air Maroc are just some of the airlines that can typically offer cheap tickets to Santa Cruz. You can find their most affordable flights by using the “airline” search filter and then sorting prices from low to high. As a trusted partner of the world's leading airlines, Expedia offers you some of the best airfare deals to Santa Cruz and countless more destinations worldwide. **The most affordable airports to fly into** To view the cheapest airports to fly into for Santa Cruz, simply order your search results from lowest to highest price. Expedia's search tool compares flight prices for all airports close to your destination, so you don't have to manually search them one by one to find the cheapest flight to Santa Cruz. If you have a preferred place to fly into, take advantage of the “arrival airport” filter to narrow down your search on Expedia. **Save with a package** With Expedia's amazing [package deals](https://www.expedia.com/package-deals), you could save hundreds of dollars by booking your Santa Cruz plane tickets together with your accommodations, car rental, or activities. Just select the search wizard's “package” option to view some of the cheapest deals. Look out for the green savings label to see how much you're saving. **Date flexibility for the cheapest flights to Santa Cruz** If you can be flexible with your travel dates, it's a good idea to broaden your search by comparing prices on different days. This will open up more options, meaning you could uncover a less expensive flight to Santa Cruz. **Stopover savings** The cheapest tickets to Santa Cruz are sometimes those with a stopover. Book one of these flights, and you'll change planes at an airport en route to Santa Cruz. While the overall travel time might be longer than a non-stop flight, you may decide it's worth it for the money saved. **Get Expedia's Price Drop Protection** Price Drop Protection means that if your flight gets cheaper after booking, you'll be credited the difference\*. This gives you peace of mind that you're getting one of the cheapest flights to Santa Cruz for your chosen departure. Expedia's Price Drop Protection is available for a small fee but is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members. \*Terms apply. **Use our Price Tracking feature** Expedia's Price Tracking feature is another great tool that removes the guesswork from finding cheap flights to Santa Cruz. Simply download the free Expedia app to your smart device and activate Santa Cruz flight price alerts for your travel dates. There's even a price predictor tool that uses historical data to indicate the best time to book, giving you peace of mind that you'll nab the lowest prices. **Book with Expedia** As well as Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking, Expedia's close partnership with a vast selection of the world's leading airlines means you're sure to find cheap flights to Santa Cruz. Plus, the One Key rewards program lets you earn real cash rewards on most bookings that you can use to save money on future trips. Best of all, it's free to join, and members often unlock exclusive discounts, too. Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. The percentages you see are averages. ## Travel information | Destination airport | Praia Intl. | | ----------------------------- | --------------- | | Destination airport IATA code | RAI | | Destination city name | Santiago Island | | Roundtrip price | $210 | ## Trending flights to Santa Cruz Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $98 for one-way flights and $210 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![TAP Portugal](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/TP.gif) Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15 BOS Boston RAI Santiago $598 Roundtrip found 15 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:BOS,to:RAI,departure:11/1/2026TANYT&leg2=from:RAI,to:BOS,departure:11/15/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:597.43&airProductToken=AQpqCjMI1KABEgMyMjgYwZMBIO5zKOGFnAMw9oicAzhUQABYAWoHRElTQ0lOVHIIVEwwRFNJODEKMwjUoAESBDE1NDUY7nMgkUAo-YycAzClj5wDOFRAAFgBagdESVNDSU5UcghUTDBEU0k4MQpqCjMI1KABEgQxNTQ2GJFAIO5zKIGYnQMwmZqdAzhUQABYAWoHRElTQ0lOVHIIVEwwRFNJODEKMwjUoAESAzIyNxjucyDBkwEo2J6dAzCpop0DOFRAAFgBagdESVNDSU5UcghUTDBEU0k4MRIMCAEQARgBKgJUUDIAGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwDQ) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - [Hotels near Pedra Badejo Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248621558144266-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Pedra Badejo Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo-Hotels.d6085479.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Pedra Badejo ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Pedra-Badejo.d6085479.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Pedra Badejo Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248621558144266.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Pedra Badejo ](https://www.expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo.dx6085479) - [Pedra Badejo Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo.d6085479.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall ](https://www.expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo-Municipal-Mall-Santa-Cruz.d553248621558144265.Vacation-Attraction) \*Available to One Key members.