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$259+ Cheap flights from South Padre Island, TX to Chicago (CHI)

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MFE — CHI
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$373
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$259
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$377
From South Padre Island to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from South Padre Island to Chicago (CHI)
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 December 22, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/235:23 amBRO - ORD
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/38:20 amORD - BRO
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$408
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:25 amBRO - ORD
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/36:00 amORD - BRO
2 stops10h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$649

Find flights from South Padre Island to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Padre Island to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

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BrownsvilleChicago

BRO - ORD

BROORD

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 1/10

5:23 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/12

5:45 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 38m

$373

BrownsvilleChicago

BRO - ORD

BROORD

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 1/3

7:17 pm-12:19 am

1 stop5h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

5:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

$568

BrownsvilleChicago

BRO - ORD

BROORD

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 1/4

7:17 pm-12:19 am

1 stop5h 02m

$259

BrownsvilleChicago

BRO - ORD

BROORD

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 1/5

5:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops13h 10m

$498

BrownsvilleChicago

BRO - ORD

BROORD

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 1/4

10:55 am-12:10 pm

3 stops25h 15m

$1,104

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Deals found on 12/21

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 $317). 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 December 22, 2024.

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 December 22, 2024.
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

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 ($259), United Airlines ($498), and Alaska Airlines ($1,104).

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Padre Island to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Padre Island to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Padre Island to Chicago.

  • 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 $317). 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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