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$128+ Cheap flights from California to South Padre Island, TX

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LAX — MFE
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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Cheap flight deals from California to South Padre Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to South Padre Island (SO9). 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

$287
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(American Airlines)
From California to South Padre Island
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Cheapest flights from California to South Padre Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to South Padre Island. 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 12/238:18 amLAX - BRO
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/42:51 pmBRO - LAX
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$529
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.
Tue 12/3112:45 amLAX - BRO
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/49:35 amBRO - LAX
2 stops12h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$654
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/296:10 amONT - BRO
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/59:35 amBRO - ONT
1 stop14h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$760
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sun 12/2211:59 pmONT - BRO
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/35:23 amBRO - ONT
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$803
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sun 12/2211:49 pmSFO - BRO
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/37:17 pmBRO - SFO
1 stop16h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,064
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sun 12/2211:59 pmSFO - BRO
1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/35:00 amBRO - SFO
2 stops14h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,147

Find flights from California to South Padre Island within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to South Padre Island 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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San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Mon 1/13

7:11 am-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 1/17

6:16 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$287

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Wed 1/8

12:51 am-11:23 am

1 stop8h 32m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 1/15

5:23 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$293

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Thu 2/13

3:11 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 2/17

9:35 am-4:31 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$339

OntarioBrownsville

ONT - BRO

ONTBRO

Ontario

Tue 4/15

6:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 4/19

4:55 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$348

SacramentoBrownsville

SMF - BRO

SMFBRO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/17

2:45 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 1/20

6:16 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$362

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Thu 1/9

6:01 am-5:26 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 1/15

5:31 am-9:43 am

1 stop6h 12m

$393

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Sun 1/5

12:30 am-11:08 am

1 stop8h 38m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 1/10

5:23 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$438

SacramentoBrownsville

SMF - BRO

SMFBRO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/17

10:00 am-11:13 pm

2 stops11h 13m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 1/20

5:23 pm-9:34 am

2 stops18h 11m

$472

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Sat 1/4

7:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 1/6

7:17 pm-12:39 am

1 stop7h 22m

$563

FresnoBrownsville

FAT - BRO

FATBRO

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 1/2

6:47 pm-11:08 am

2 stops14h 21m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 1/3

5:25 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$868

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

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Travel insights for flights from California to South Padre Island

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from California to South Padre Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 CA to SO9?

Find hourly flight availability from California to South Padre Island. 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 California to South Padre Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 December 22, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to South Padre Island, such as American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular routes from California to South Padre Island?

    The most popular route from California to South Padre Island is Sacramento Intl - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl or Los Angeles - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to South Padre Island 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 California to South Padre Island?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from California to South Padre Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 5 airlines flying from California to South Padre Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to South Padre Island. 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
Allegiant AirCheapest$140Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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