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$389+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MFE
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 30, 2025.

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to South Padre Island
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/107:11 amSAN - BRO
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/1910:46 amBRO - SAN
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$389
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 2/912:15 pmSAN - BRO
2 stops8h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1912:09 pmBRO - SAN
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$439

Find flights from San Diego to South Padre Island within your budget

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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Mon 2/10

7:11 am-5:26 pm

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Wed 2/19

10:46 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$389

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Sun 2/9

12:15 pm-11:13 pm

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Wed 2/19

12:09 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop6h 22m

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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 $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 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 January 30, 2025.

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 January 30, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to South Padre Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 3 airlines have flights to South Padre Island from San Diego on a regular basis.

  • 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.

  • 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 $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 San Diego to South Padre Island

Discover the top 3 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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