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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.

TAP Portugal
Mon., 17 Feb. - Mon., 10 Mar.
ORY
Orly
RAI
Praia Intl.
AU$469 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$469
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Mon., 17 Feb. from Orly to Praia Intl., returning Mon., 10 Mar., priced at AU$469 found 1 hour ago
Royal Air Maroc
Mon., 17 Feb. - Mon., 10 Mar.
CDG
Roissy-Charles de Gaulle
RAI
Praia Intl.
AU$639 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$639
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Royal Air Maroc flight, departing Mon., 17 Feb. from Roissy-Charles de Gaulle to Praia Intl., returning Mon., 10 Mar., priced at AU$639 found 1 hour ago
TAP Portugal
Sun., 16 Feb. - Thu., 27 Feb.
MRS
Marseille - Provence
RAI
Praia Intl.
AU$645 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$645
Return
found 1 day ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Sun., 16 Feb. from Marseille - Provence to Praia Intl., returning Thu., 27 Feb., priced at AU$645 found 1 day ago
TAP Portugal
Mon., 20 Jan. - Sun., 26 Jan.
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
RAI
Praia Intl.
AU$712 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$712
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Mon., 20 Jan. from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas to Praia Intl., returning Sun., 26 Jan., priced at AU$712 found 15 hours ago
TAP Portugal
Sat., 8 Feb. - Sat., 22 Feb.
FCO
Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.
RAI
Praia Intl.
AU$845 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$845
Return
found 3 days ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Sat., 8 Feb. from Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. to Praia Intl., returning Sat., 22 Feb., priced at AU$845 found 3 days ago
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Santa Cruz Flights

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Santa Cruz's airport?
If you’re travelling by plane, you won’t have to worry which airport to fly into. Santa Cruz has just one – Praia Intl. Airport (RAI).
How far is Praia Intl. Airport from central Santa Cruz?
Nelson Mandela International Airport is 21 kilometres from central Santa Cruz, so you’ll have a bit of a commute into the heart of the city.
What airport is best to fly into Santa Cruz?
Pass through the exit doors of Nelson Mandela International Airport and your Santa Cruz adventure will have begun! The city’s main airport, it’s located 21 kilometres from the city centre.
How many airlines fly to Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is serviced by 8 air carriers from 11 airports around the world.
Which airlines fly to Santa Cruz?
TAP Portugal and Cabo Verde Airlines operate the majority of flights to Santa Cruz. One of the most popular ways to get there is on a TAP Portugal flight from Lisbon District.
How many nonstop flights are there to Santa Cruz?
Organising an unforgettable Santa Cruz holiday is a piece of cake when there are 74 direct flights each week to pick from.
Where are the most popular flights to Santa Cruz departing from?
Flights to Santa Cruz departing from Lisbon District, Dakar and Mindelo airports are the most in demand.
How long is the flight to Santa Cruz Airport?
Which city you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you’ll get to enjoy. From Lisbon District to Santa Cruz, the average flight time is 4 hours and 18 minutes. From Mindelo it takes about 55 minutes, and from Espargos it’s 45 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Santa Cruz?
If you want to save some cash on your trip to Santa Cruz, listen up! As any experienced jet-setter will tell you, avoid booking at the last minute. Fares are generally more expensive just prior to the departure date. Another good way to get the most affordable fare is to shop around. If where you’re headed has multiple airports, be sure to research the cost of flying into a less busy terminal. And finally, don’t forget that it’s first in, best dressed. Familiarize yourself with airfare costs and be ready to grab your ticket as soon as you see an unbeatable bargain. The sweetest deals never last long.
How to survive the flight to Santa Cruz?
Depending on where you’re coming from, your trip to Santa Cruz could be a breeze or it could go on forever. Here are some handy tips that will help you start your next great adventure on a positive note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • The secret to having a stress-free travel experience is to pack in advance. So, let’s start with the essentials: passport, travel documents, bank cards and vital medications. Next, bring items that’ll help keep you busy, like some electronic gadgets or a magazine. You’ll also want to pack your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of earplugs. Finally, don’t forget to squeeze in toiletry items like a toothbrush, facial wipes and a clean set of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Check carefully that you don’t have a pocket knife hiding in the bottom of your hand luggage. Other restricted items include flammable or explosive substances, like aerosols and matches, and gels and liquids in containers with a volume of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

  • The aisles of your plane are not the place for a fashion parade. Layer up with comfortable clothing and take a cardigan as it tends to get cool inside the cabin during long-haul flights. Enclosed, flat shoes are also recommended.
  • Caused by sustained periods of immobility, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect some passengers during long flights. The great news is there are ways to reduce your risk of developing it. Stay well hydrated, walk around the cabin as much as you can and wear 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 trip to Santa Cruz a piece of cake. We’ve compiled some handy hints for a swift journey past security:

  • Your passport and boarding pass will need to be presented to security personnel. Keep them handy to avoid fumbling around for them.
  • Next up, both you and your carry-on bag must be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, take off anything that might trigger the alarms. Items like your jacket, belt and earphones need to go through the machine.
  • Electronic devices like laptops and phones will also have to go through the machine to be scanned. Don’t worry, you’ll be back online before you know it.
  • Any gels or liquids, such as hair oil or hand cream, that you want to take on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
  • The right choice of footwear can save you a few precious minutes. Boots and bulky shoes are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Lightweight sneakers are usually not.
  • Sharp or pointed objects (like knives and scissors) are not allowed on board. They’ll be seized at security, so put them in your checked suitcase.

Flights to Santa Cruz information
Destination airport
Praia Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
RAI
Destination city name
Santiago Island
Return price
AU$469

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.

Qatar Airways
Sat., 4 Oct. - Sat., 18 Oct.
BNE
Brisbane
RAI
Praia Intl.
AU$2,718 Return, found 23 hours ago
AU$2,718
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sat., 4 Oct. from Brisbane to Praia Intl., returning Sat., 18 Oct., priced at AU$2,718 found 23 hours ago
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