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Cheap Tickets to Santa Cruz

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Philippines AirAsia
Thu, 16 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
CEB
Cebu City
MNL
Manila
NZ$78 Return, found 20 hours ago
NZ$78
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Philippines AirAsia flight, departing Thu, 16 Oct from Cebu City to Manila, returning Mon, 20 Oct, priced at NZ$78 found 20 hours ago
Cebu Pacific
Sat, 25 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
CEB
Cebu City
MNL
Manila
NZ$117 Return, just found
NZ$117
Return
just found
Select Cebu Pacific flight, departing Sat, 25 Oct from Cebu City to Manila, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at NZ$117 just found
Scoot
Wed, 14 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
DPS
Bali
MNL
Manila
NZ$249 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$249
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Scoot flight, departing Wed, 14 Jan from Bali to Manila, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at NZ$249 found 5 days ago
Hahn Air Technologies
Sat, 25 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
CEB
Cebu City
MNL
Manila
NZ$262 Return, just found
NZ$262
Return
just found
Select Hahn Air Technologies flight, departing Sat, 25 Oct from Cebu City to Manila, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at NZ$262 just found
World Ticket Ltd
Wed, 26 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec
CEB
Cebu City
MNL
Manila
NZ$295 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$295
Return
found 4 days ago
Select World Ticket Ltd flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from Cebu City to Manila, returning Mon, 15 Dec, priced at NZ$295 found 4 days ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Santa Cruz's airport?
Organise a flight to Santa Cruz with Expedia and you'll be touching down at Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL).
What airport is best to fly into Santa Cruz?
Sitting 48 kilometres from the downtown area, Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL) is your entry point to Santa Cruz.
How many airlines fly to Santa Cruz?
There are 46 airlines that jet into Santa Cruz from 88 worldwide airports.
Which airlines fly to Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz receives the majority of its flights from Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Philippines AirAsia with Cebu Pacific being the favourite choice of carrier. Cebu City is the most popular city for passengers to depart from.
How many nonstop flights are there to Santa Cruz?
With around 2 830 direct flights operating each week, you'll be arriving in Santa Cruz before you can ask, "Are we there yet?"
Where are the most popular flights to Santa Cruz departing from?
A large number of flights to Santa Cruz depart from Davao, Iloilo and Hong Kong Island airports.
How long is the flight to Santa Cruz Airport?
If it's Davao you're leaving behind, you'll be airborne for around 1 hour and 55 minutes before you arrive in Santa Cruz. Tarmac to tarmac from Iloilo typically takes 1 hour and 17 minutes and from Hong Kong Island, it's 2 hours and 17 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Santa Cruz?
Don't leave locking in your flight to Santa Cruz until the last moment. That's one trick savvy jet-setters use to get the best prices. Booking in advance means more choices and less expensive flights. Another fantastic way to nab the most competitive fare is to compare all options. If where you're headed has several airports, look into the cost of flying into a smaller terminal. Last but not least, be prepared to secure your seat quickly if you stumble on a great deal. It might not stick around for long. With a bit of know-how and a little luck, the perfect airfare can be yours.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Santa Cruz?
No matter where you're coming from, flying can be a seamless experience if you're prepared. We've put together a list of essential travel tips that will get your Santa Cruz escape started on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • Flying can be a comfortable experience if you carry the right gear. First things first, you'll need basic toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a spare set of clothes and a good novel. Next, make room in your hand luggage for your phone, tablet and chargers, any vital medications and maybe a quality neck pillow as well. Last, but definitely not least, remember to take your passport, travel papers and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • While the list of restricted items differs between air carriers, the general guide to follow is avoid carrying anything flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes screwdrivers, knives, aerosol cans and bleaching agents. Sporting equipment like hockey sticks, and items that could harm other people, such as firearms and swords, can't come on board with you either.

What to wear on a flight:

  • The aisles of a plane are no place for a fashion parade. Dress in comfortable layers and opt for shoes that are flat, roomy and easy to remove.
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can pose a risk on long-haul flights. It's the result of blood clots forming due to inactivity and poor circulation, so do some gentle leg and foot exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression tights or socks.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Santa Cruz?
Being organised before you get to the airport will help make your getaway to Santa Cruz a pleasure. We've rounded up some top tips for a speedy journey through security:

  • First things first. Your passport and travel documents will need to be shown to airport security personnel. Keep them at hand to avoid fumbling around for them.
  • Next up, both you and your hand luggage will be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, take off anything that is likely to set the alarm off. Personal belongings like your belt, jacket and headphones need to go through the machine.
  • Electronic devices like phones and laptops will also need to go on a tray to be scanned. No need to worry though, you'll be back online in no time.
  • Remove gels and liquids from your carry-on luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each product should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and everything must fit in a single quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
  • The right choice of footwear can save you a few precious minutes. Boots are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Slip-on sneakers usually aren't.
  • Sharp items such as knives and scissors are prohibited in the cabin. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them safely away in your checked suitcase.

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Santa Cruz Flights

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Travel information

Travel information

Destination airport
Ninoy Aquino Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
MNL
Destination city name
Manila
Return price
NZ$78

Trending flights to Santa Cruz

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Thu, 6 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
AKL
Auckland
MNL
Manila
NZ$1,052 Return, found 21 hours ago
NZ$1,052
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from Auckland to Manila, returning Wed, 12 Nov, priced at NZ$1,052 found 21 hours ago

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