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$140+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to South Padre Island, TX

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MFE
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$140
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$364
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to South Padre Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South Padre Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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.
Sat 4/57:45 amORD - BRO
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/124:55 pmBRO - ORD
1 stop7h 20mUnited 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.
Sat 3/84:40 pmORD - BRO
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/166:13 pmBRO - ORD
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$274

Find flights from Chicago to South Padre Island within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

South Padre Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

7:45 am-1:41 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 4/12

4:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 20m

$269

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

4:40 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 3/16

6:13 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 05m

$274

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

6:41 am-2:26 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$140

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

7:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$270

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

10:34 am-10:13 am

3 stops23h 39m

$923

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Deals found on 2/19

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

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to South Padre Island

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from Chicago 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 CHI to SO9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to South Padre Island as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to South Padre Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to South Padre Island. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to South Padre Island flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to South Padre Island, such as Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to South Padre Island one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $140 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $270 and Alaska Airlines from $923 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from Chicago 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to South Padre Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$241Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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