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$129+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — MFE
gen 13 — gen 201
mar 1/13
mar 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to South Padre Island

Cheapest flights from Tampa to South Padre Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to South Padre Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on dicembre 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
sab 12/275:45 pmTPA - BRO
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
mer 12/315:10 amBRO - TPA
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
dom 12/287:00 amTPA - BRO
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
gio 1/112:12 pmBRO - TPA
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
sab 12/201:37 pmTPA - BRO
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
mar 12/235:35 amBRO - TPA
2 stops11h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
dom 12/145:23 amTPA - BRO
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
dom 12/213:09 pmBRO - TPA
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
mer 12/2411:42 amTPA - BRO
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
dom 12/285:10 amBRO - TPA
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
lun 12/297:00 amTPA - BRO
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
dom 1/45:10 amBRO - TPA
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
sab 12/205:45 pmTPA - BRO
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
mar 12/235:10 amBRO - TPA
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
dom 12/145:15 pmTPA - BRO
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
mer 12/179:45 amBRO - TPA
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
dom 12/144:59 pmTPA - BRO
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
mer 12/172:48 pmBRO - TPA
2 stops8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$484

Find flight deals from Tampa to South Padre Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tampa to South Padre Island flight deals. Data was last updated dicembre 14, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$327
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(United Airlines)

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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa 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 dicembre 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to South Padre Island that are best for you.

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Tampa

Fly to

South Padre Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaBrownsville

TPA - BRO

TPABRO

Tampa

ven 1/9

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

dom 1/11

12:13 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$287

TampaBrownsville

TPA - BRO

TPABRO

Tampa

ven 1/9

1:06 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops11h 27m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

dom 1/11

10:53 am-6:58 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$324

TampaBrownsville

TPA - BRO

TPABRO

Tampa

mar 4/14

5:05 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

sab 4/18

9:25 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$327

TampaBrownsville

TPA - BRO

TPABRO

Tampa

sab 12/27

5:45 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

mer 12/31

5:10 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 26m

$357

TampaBrownsville

TPA - BRO

TPABRO

Tampa

dom 12/28

7:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

gio 1/1

12:12 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$397

TampaBrownsville

TPA - BRO

TPABRO

Tampa

mer 12/24

11:42 am-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

dom 12/28

5:10 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 26m

$439

TampaBrownsville

TPA - BRO

TPABRO

Tampa

lun 12/29

7:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

dom 1/4

5:10 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 26m

$445

TampaBrownsville

TPA - BRO

TPABRO

Tampa

mer 12/31

11:42 am-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$129

TampaBrownsville

TPA - BRO

TPABRO

Tampa

mer 12/31

6:00 am-2:33 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$134

TampaBrownsville

TPA - BRO

TPABRO

Tampa

lun 12/29

5:24 am-9:51 am

1 stop5h 27m

$169

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to South Padre Island (average of $139). Flying from Tampa to South Padre Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 TPA to SO9?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 dicembre 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Tampa to South Padre Island at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 dicembre 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Tampa to South Padre Island have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa 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 Tampa to South Padre Island?

    Tampa (TPA), located 4.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Tampa to South Padre Island. 4 airlines have flights from Tampa to South Padre Island on a regular basis. Booking flights from Tampa to South Padre Island should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to South Padre Island per day.

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to South Padre Island?

    There are many flights that can get you from Tampa to South Padre Island in 5h 31m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 927 mi between Tampa and South Padre Island. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to South Padre Island (average of $139). Flying from Tampa to South Padre Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 4 airlines flying from Tampa to South Padre Island

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Tampa 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 dicembre 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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