South Padre Island

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

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CHI — MFE
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to South Padre Island

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$140
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$374
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to South Padre Island
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to South Padre Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/2512:45 pmORD - BRO
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/287:15 pmBRO - ORD
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 5/204:45 pmORD - BRO
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/246:05 pmBRO - ORD
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$244

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to South Padre Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

South Padre Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

12:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 5/28

7:15 pm-12:13 am

1 stop4h 58m

$209

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

4:45 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 5/24

6:05 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$244

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/11

10:37 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$140

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/11

7:00 am-5:44 pm

2 stops10h 44m

$324

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Deals found on 3/31

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

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

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 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 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 April 1, 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.

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 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to South Padre Island, such as 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.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

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  • 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 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 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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