Cheap Flights to Santa Cruz County from $19

November is the cheapest month to travel to Santa Cruz County. Demand is lower then, so fares are usually more affordable. Organizing your trip outside of school and public holidays could also help you save.

Get cheap flights to Santa Cruz County from Los Angeles, San Diego and New York. These cities typically offer the best fares to this exciting destination. But remember that seasonality, demand and stopovers will also have an influence on rates, so remain flexible and book when prices are right.

Take your pick of 64 US destinations providing direct flights to Santa Cruz County. When reserving on Expedia, select "Direct flights only" to compare nonstop itineraries. Fly to Santa Cruz County from any of these cities:

• Los Angeles
• San Diego
• New York
• Seattle
• Las Vegas

Book in advance or search for a cheap flight to Santa Cruz County during the off-season, such as December and January. Jetting off on a Thursday can also save you 16% on average compared to a Sunday flight.* The Expedia app makes it even easier to know when to book. Just turn on the toggle for "Watch prices" and you'll get notified as soon as fares change.

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

You can find good deals on last-minute departures to Santa Cruz County, especially if your travel plans aren't set in stone. Consider your options for jetting out of a different airport, changing your trip dates or picking another airline to get a cheap flight to Santa Cruz County.

Lock in your flight to Santa Cruz County two to four months ahead if you're flying in from an international destination. For domestic travel, the usual timeframe is 28 days in advance. Lower fares and a wider variety of travel dates, schedules and seating options are just some of the advantages of booking early.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

You'll save an average of 8% if you buy plane tickets on a Sunday rather than Fridays, which tend to be the most expensive day to book.* When it comes to scoring a cheap flight to Santa Cruz County, timing makes a difference.

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

With a great selection of airlines offering flights to Santa Cruz County, you won't be short of options:

• United Airlines - 5,259 flights to Santa Cruz County each month, including 5,259 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.
• Alaska Airlines - 2,197 flights to Santa Cruz County each month, including 2,197 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.
• Delta Air Lines - 1,196 flights to Santa Cruz County each month, including 1,196 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.

When flying to Santa Cruz County, the main airport to touch down at is San Jose, CA (RHV-Reid Hillview). You can also head for nearby hubs like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) or San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Another option worth considering when you fly to Santa Cruz County is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK).

Book a Santa Cruz County, California flight and hotel package deal on Expedia, and you can make significant savings. It's easy to bundle your hotel and flight, and you can add activities and car rentals to create your own customized Santa Cruz County break. Plus, there's nothing like the convenience of booking everything in one place.

If you bought your flight to Santa Cruz County within the last 24 hours, you can typically cancel or change it without fees. After that, additional costs may apply depending on the airline's rules and restrictions. For more information, check out our Customer Service Portal. Keep in mind that some flights are non-refundable, so you may be issued a credit toward a future flight instead of a direct refund. When searching on Expedia, check the "No cancel fee" or "Changes included" filters to compare fares with flexible change policies.