South Padre Island

$259+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MFE
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to South Padre Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 October 31, 2024.

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September

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$293
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$259
(United Airlines)
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
From San Diego to South Padre Island
One-way flight from San Diego to South Padre Island

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to South Padre Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to South Padre Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/92:57 pmSAN - BRO
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/165:54 pmBRO - SAN
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$293
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/96:52 pmSAN - BRO
2 stops14h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1612:14 pmBRO - SAN
2 stops11h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$358

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Thu 11/14

1:34 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$259

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Mon 12/9

2:57 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 12/16

5:54 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$293

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Mon 12/9

6:52 pm-11:19 am

2 stops14h 27m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 12/16

12:14 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$358

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Deals found on 10/31

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to South Padre Island

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from San Diego to South Padre Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 SAN to SO9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 October 31, 2024.

When flying from San Diego 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 October 31, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego 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.
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to South Padre Island?

    For a flight from San Diego to South Padre Island, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to South Padre Island per day. 2 airlines have flights to South Padre Island from San Diego on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to South Padre Island for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to South Padre Island for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $293, but on average you can expect to pay $325.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to South Padre Island for under $400?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from San Diego to South Padre Island within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What does SAN to MFE mean?

    San Diego Airport is SAN and McAllen Miller Intl Airport is MFE. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Harlingen Valley Intl Airport (HRL), Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl Airport (BRO).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to South Padre Island that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to South Padre Island flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to South Padre Island with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to South Padre Island flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to South Padre Island that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to South Padre Island offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to South Padre Island?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to South Padre Island flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to South Padre Island flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to South Padre Island flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to South Padre Island?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from San Diego to South Padre Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to South Padre Island

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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