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$258+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to South Padre Island, TX

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MFE
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to South Padre Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to South Padre Island (SO9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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$258
(American Airlines)

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January

Average price

$545
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Sat 12/285:45 amDSM - BRO
2 stops12h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/12:51 pmBRO - DSM
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$645

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 December 18, 2024.

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Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Thu 1/9

1:01 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 1/14

5:31 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$258

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Thu 1/9

3:05 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 1/14

9:35 am-9:52 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$263

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Deals found on 12/17

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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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

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.

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

  • 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$165Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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