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$209+ Cheap flights from South Padre Island, TX to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — CHI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from South Padre Island to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Padre Island (SO9) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$306
From South Padre Island to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from South Padre Island to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Padre Island to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/155:00 amBRO - ORD
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/222:00 pmORD - BRO
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/155:32 amBRO - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/224:55 pmORD - BRO
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$264

Find flights from South Padre Island to Chicago within your budget

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BrownsvilleChicago

BRO - ORD

BROORD

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 2/15

5:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/22

2:00 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$209

BrownsvilleChicago

BRO - ORD

BROORD

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 3/18

7:37 pm-9:28 am

1 stop13h 51m

$217

BrownsvilleChicago

BRO - ORD

BROORD

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 3/18

5:20 pm-9:46 am

2 stops16h 26m

$259

BrownsvilleChicago

BRO - ORD

BROORD

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 2/21

2:56 pm-1:04 pm

3 stops22h 08m

$545

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Deals found on 1/21

Best time to book a flight from South Padre Island to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from South Padre Island to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Padre Island to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Padre Island to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Padre Island to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from South Padre Island to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SO9 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from South Padre Island to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from South Padre Island to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Padre Island to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South Padre Island to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Padre Island to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Padre Island to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from South Padre Island to Chicago are American Airlines ($217), United Airlines ($259), and Alaska Airlines ($545).

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Padre Island to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Padre Island to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Padre Island to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Padre Island to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Padre Island to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from South Padre Island to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from South Padre Island to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Padre Island to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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