South Padre Island

$259+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to South Padre Island, TX

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DSM — MFE
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to South Padre Island

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FlightHub
3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$376
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl flight deals.
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From Des Moines to South Padre Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines 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 2/19. 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.
sáb. 5/35:00 amDSM - BRO
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
jue. 5/85:33 amBRO - DSM
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
sáb. 3/82:57 pmDSM - BRO
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/1112:05 pmBRO - DSM
2 stops8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$453

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Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

South Padre Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

sáb. 5/3

5:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

jue. 5/8

5:33 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$259

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

sáb. 3/8

2:57 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

mar. 3/11

12:05 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops8h 34m

$453

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Deals found on 2/19

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to South Padre Island

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines 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.

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

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to South Padre Island flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 febrero 20, 2025.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to South Padre Island. You should not have trouble finding flights to South Padre Island from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to South Padre Island per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to South Padre Island. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines 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 Des Moines to South Padre Island?

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

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$342Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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