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$180+ Cheap flights from California to South Padre Island, TX

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Cheap flight deals from California to South Padre Island

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

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April

Average price

$438
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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 febrero 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
lun. 4/2111:59 pmLAX - BRO
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 4/265:36 amBRO - LAX
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/1311:59 pmONT - BRO
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
dom. 3/167:37 pmBRO - ONT
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mié. 3/122:38 pmSMF - BRO
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/195:45 amBRO - SMF
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
vie. 3/711:26 amSAN - BRO
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/116:13 pmBRO - SAN
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mié. 3/55:05 amFAT - BRO
2 stops8h 57mUnited Airlines
mié. 3/125:00 amBRO - FAT
2 stops8h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
vie. 3/76:15 amSAN - BRO
2 stops7h 50mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/1112:05 pmBRO - SAN
2 stops10h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/62:37 pmSFO - BRO
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
lun. 3/107:37 pmBRO - SFO
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 3/271:25 pmLAX - BRO
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/314:55 pmBRO - LAX
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 4/2212:43 amSFO - BRO
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
mié. 4/307:00 amBRO - SFO
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 3/275:05 amONT - BRO
2 stops12h 45mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/314:55 pmBRO - ONT
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mié. 2/266:45 amSNA - BRO
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
vie. 2/285:18 pmBRO - SNA
2 stops18h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$589
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mié. 3/512:34 pmFAT - BRO
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/125:45 amBRO - FAT
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$669

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 febrero 20, 2025.

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California

Fly to

South Padre Island

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

lun. 4/21

11:59 pm-10:11 am

1 stop8h 12m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

sáb. 4/26

5:36 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 54m

$269

OntarioBrownsville

ONT - BRO

ONTBRO

Ontario

jue. 3/13

11:59 pm-10:10 am

1 stop8h 11m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

dom. 3/16

7:37 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$269

SacramentoBrownsville

SMF - BRO

SMFBRO

Sacramento Intl

mié. 3/12

2:38 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

mié. 3/19

5:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 35m

$289

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

vie. 3/7

11:26 am-7:06 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

mar. 3/11

6:13 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$319

FresnoBrownsville

FAT - BRO

FATBRO

Fresno Airterminal

mié. 3/5

5:05 am-4:02 pm

2 stops8h 57m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

mié. 3/12

5:00 am-11:51 am

2 stops8h 51m

$324

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

vie. 3/7

6:15 am-4:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

mar. 3/11

12:05 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$330

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

jue. 3/6

2:37 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

lun. 3/10

7:37 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 51m

$339

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

jue. 3/27

1:25 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

lun. 3/31

4:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$375

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

mar. 4/22

12:43 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 43m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

mié. 4/30

7:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$380

OntarioBrownsville

ONT - BRO

ONTBRO

Ontario

jue. 3/27

5:05 am-7:50 pm

2 stops12h 45m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

lun. 3/31

4:55 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$405

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Travel insights for flights from California to South Padre Island

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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 febrero 20, 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 febrero 20, 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
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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
8,766 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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

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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 Ontario - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl or San Francisco - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl.

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    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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$140Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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