South Padre Island

$314+ Cheap flights to South Padre Island

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MFE
Mar 30 — Apr 61
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights to South Padre Island with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Flights to South Padre Island in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Padre Island in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 25, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$548

Round-trip from

$314
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
From New York to Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Find flight deals to South Padre Island

Cheapest flights to South Padre Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Padre Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

Tue 4/87:35 amLGA - BRO
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/1410:42 amBRO - LGA
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$314
Wed 4/96:00 amLGA - BRO
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/1312:13 pmBRO - LGA
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$339
Tue 4/82:30 pmJFK - BRO
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/1410:42 amBRO - JFK
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$357
Mon 4/2812:29 pmEWR - BRO
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/302:49 pmBRO - EWR
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$407
Mon 4/285:30 amEWR - BRO
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/302:16 pmBRO - EWR
2 stops17h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$482

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to South Padre Island that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to South Padre Island that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkBrownsville

LGA - BRO

LGABRO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/8

7:35 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 4/14

10:42 am-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$314

New YorkBrownsville

LGA - BRO

LGABRO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop6h 26m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 4/13

12:13 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$339

New YorkBrownsville

JFK - BRO

JFKBRO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/8

2:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 4/14

10:42 am-5:40 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$357

NewarkBrownsville

EWR - BRO

EWRBRO

Newark

Mon 4/28

12:29 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 4/30

2:49 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$407

NewarkBrownsville

EWR - BRO

EWRBRO

Newark

Mon 4/28

5:30 am-11:26 am

1 stop6h 56m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 4/30

2:16 pm-8:32 am

2 stops17h 16m

$482

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/24

Best time to book a flight to South Padre Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Padre Island with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to South Padre Island

How long is the flight to South Padre Island?

On average, a flight from New York to South Padre Island takes 6 hours 47 minutes. Flights to South Padre Island from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Padre Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to South Padre Island are American Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in South Padre Island by month

Plan your trip to South Padre Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Padre Island ranges from 1.1 - 5.9 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit South Padre Island when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in South Padre Island by month

Plan your trip to South Padre Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Padre Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Padre Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Padre Island. 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 South Padre Island. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines to South Padre Island to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

FAQs about flying to South Padre Island

Best Time to Fly to South Padre Island, TX

If you’re booking flights to South Padre Island in search of sun, then the best time to go is undoubtedly the warmer half of the year, between April and October. Spring Breakers flock to the area from February to April, so if you don’t want to be stuck doing tequila shots at Senior Frogs, plan your trip after Spring Break season. 

Be careful if you’re planning your vacation toward the end of the hot season, though, because the month of September brings the most rainfall of any other month in the year. Wintertime stays cool in the 50’s and 60’s, and since it’s not prime time to sunbathe, you’re likely to find deals on accommodations and cheap flights to South Padre during that time. The months between September and November call for the occasional hurricane, but most of them aren’t seriously damaging.

Getting around South Padre Island, TX

Walking is a great way to explore South Padre. Renting a car is another option but bear in mind that parking could be tricky during the peak season. There is also a shuttle bus around South Padre but it gets very busy during Spring Break.

South Padre Island, TX Travel Information

Nightlife: Aside from beaches, nightlife is one of the main reasons that college students book flights to South Padre each year. Spring break hails droves of young partiers from all over the country to saddle up and dance through the night. Everywhere you look at any time of the day, there’s a place to enjoy a beachside cocktail. Shoreline bars create the perfect setting for warm, sultry nights perfect for meeting other travelers, listening to live music and relaxing. No matter what kind of establishment you’re looking for, a collection of pubs, clubs, bars, lounges and saloons jams together near the water, creating limitless possibilities for each evening of your stay. 

Beaches: If you were busy dancing the night away and are looking for a little refuge, head to the shore. Beautiful, white sand beaches are the perfect daytime escapes to either nap in the sun, work on your tan, dive into the waves, or play games on the sand. Even if you’re not a spring breaker in search of daytime recuperation, families book flights to South Padre solely to experience the fun and kid-friendly activities like windsurfing, swimming, and snorkeling. With 23 access points along the island and easy parking, the beach is a convenient place to unwind. 

Museums: When drinking, dancing, and sunbathing have taken over your South Padre travel plans, sometimes it’s nice to do something different. If you’re in the mood to learn a little more about this tiny Texas hot-spot then head to the Port Isabel Historical Museum, set in an 1899 Victorian commercial building. The museum focuses on the history of the area, and the unique building once served as a supply depot for the Mexican-American War. Interactive exhibits display fascinating war artifacts, and toward the end of the tour, you’ll see the popular 1906 Victor Morales Fish Mural – a nod to the natural resources and economy of the area. If the kids are in tow, head to the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, where three Spanish shipwrecks from the 1550’s are highlighted and showcased through murals, artifacts, performances, and a fun discovery lab. 

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Padre Island if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Padre Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Padre Island?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Allegiant Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Padre Island.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to South Padre Island?

    A round-trip flight to South Padre Island will typically cost around $174, however they can be found for as little as $45.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Padre Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Padre Island, Houston offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 17 minutes).

  • Does McAllen Miller Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at McAllen Miller Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to McAllen Miller Intl?

    Yes. McAllen Miller Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Radisson Hotel Mcallen Airport is the closest property to McAllen Miller Intl (0.0 mi away from McAllen Miller Intl).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Search flights to South Padre Island by cabin class

Find flights to South Padre Island, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.