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$149+ Cheap flights from California to South Padre Island, TX

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LAX — MFE
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
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Cheap flight deals from California to South Padre Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to South Padre Island flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$333
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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 April 24, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/1512:43 amSFO - BRO
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/217:20 amBRO - SFO
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/186:00 amSFO - BRO
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/202:52 pmBRO - SFO
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/812:13 pmSAN - BRO
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/129:35 amBRO - SAN
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 7/212:50 pmSMF - BRO
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/97:14 pmBRO - SMF
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/76:00 amONT - BRO
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/115:19 pmBRO - ONT
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 7/210:33 amSMF - BRO
2 stops10h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/97:15 amBRO - SMF
2 stops8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/88:20 amSNA - BRO
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/129:35 amBRO - SNA
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 4/256:45 amSNA - BRO
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/286:17 pmBRO - SNA
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/212:59 amLAX - BRO
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/103:12 pmBRO - LAX
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 6/1611:05 pmLAX - BRO
2 stops14h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/2012:13 pmBRO - LAX
2 stops21h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 7/112:14 pmFAT - BRO
2 stops7h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/215:10 amBRO - FAT
2 stops17h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$589
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 7/1111:59 pmFAT - BRO
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/217:14 pmBRO - FAT
1 stop16h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$619

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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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South Padre Island that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

South Padre Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

12:43 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 43m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 5/21

7:20 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$289

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 5/20

2:52 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$297

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Thu 5/8

12:13 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 5/12

9:35 am-1:57 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$319

SacramentoBrownsville

SMF - BRO

SMFBRO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/2

12:50 pm-12:11 am

2 stops9h 21m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 7/9

7:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$349

OntarioBrownsville

ONT - BRO

ONTBRO

Ontario

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 8/11

5:19 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$349

SacramentoBrownsville

SMF - BRO

SMFBRO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/2

10:33 am-11:32 pm

2 stops10h 59m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 7/9

7:15 am-1:46 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$359

Santa AnaBrownsville

SNA - BRO

SNABRO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

8:20 am-4:09 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 5/12

9:35 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$399

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Mon 6/2

12:59 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 11m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 6/10

3:12 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$467

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Mon 6/16

11:05 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 6/20

12:13 pm-7:39 am

2 stops21h 26m

$511

FresnoBrownsville

FAT - BRO

FATBRO

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 7/11

2:14 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops7h 18m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 7/21

5:10 am-8:48 pm

2 stops17h 38m

$589

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Padre Island from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to South Padre Island

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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 April 24, 2025.

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 April 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to South Padre Island, such as United Airlines and American 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
8,685 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 Los Angeles - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl. You may also consider Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl or San Francisco - 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.

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  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$148Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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