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Close dialog Prices are for flights from Santa Cruz to San Diego for 1 adult in Economy. Flight times are based on nonstop flights or flights with the fewest stops available.
Flight information for Santa Cruz to San Diego to help you plan your next trip.
| Cheapest round-trip flight | $71 | SpiritNonstop2 hrJun 6 — Jun 10 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Cruz to San Diego is currently $71 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest one-way flight | $19 | FrontierNonstop2 hrJun 11 | The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Cruz to San Diego is currently $19 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 24 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Santa Cruz to San Diego takes 1 hr 24 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Close dialog Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Santa Cruz to San Diego per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Santa Cruz to San Diego is typically September. The most expensive one is typically July.
| September Cheapest | Typical prices: $60–150 |
|---|---|
| July Most expensive | Typical prices: $95–185 |
Popular airports near Santa Cruz
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San José Mineta International Airport (SJC)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
San Francisco
1 hr 4 min
48 mi
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Oakland
1 hr 10 min
52 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento
2 hr 29 min
121 mi
Popular airports near San Diego
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San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego
10 min
2 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
Tijuana
36 min
16 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Santa Ana
1 hr 21 min
78 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Cruz to San Diego
How long does it take to fly from Santa Cruz to San Diego?
1 hr 24 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Cruz to San Diego.
When are the cheapest days to fly from Santa Cruz to San Diego?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in September. Typical prices range from $60 to $150.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Santa Cruz to San Diego?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Santa Cruz to San Diego was with Spirit from $71. The best one-way deal was with Frontier from $19.
When are direct flights from Santa Cruz to San Diego available?
There are direct flights from Santa Cruz to San Diego on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from Santa Cruz to San Diego?
Southwest, Alaska, Spirit, United and Frontier fly direct from Santa Cruz to San Diego.
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Cruz to San Diego?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Cruz to San Diego starts at $71 from Thu, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $19 and departs on Tue, Jun 11.
When should you visit San Diego?
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Santa Cruz to San Diego
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Cruz to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
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Popular trips from Santa Cruz
Close dialog These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months. Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Hong Kong
$977
Nov 21 — Nov 25
1 stop17 hrChina Airlines
Seattle
$136
May 30 — Jun 3
1 stop13 hr 29 minSpirit
Los Angeles
$63
Oct 5 — Oct 6
Nonstop1 hr 29 minFrontier
Boston
$212
Aug 22 — Aug 26
1 stop13 hr 15 minSpirit
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