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$274+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) 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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MFE
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Fri 7/10
Fri 7/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to South Padre Island

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 June 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Sat 7/187:13 pm
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 00m
American Airlines
Thu 7/236:42 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sat 7/257:13 pm
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 00m
American Airlines
Fri 7/316:42 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 9/88:00 am
DSM
-
BRO
2 stops10h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 9/154:38 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 9/84:13 pm
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 9/154:17 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Fri 7/247:13 pm
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 7/296:42 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Wed 9/99:47 am
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 9/154:17 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Sat 8/296:15 am
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 9/19:20 am
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sat 7/48:45 am
DSM
-
BRO
2 stops9h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 7/96:42 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$411

Find flight deals from Des Moines to South Padre Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to South Padre Island flight deals. Data was last updated June 10, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$274
(American Airlines)

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October

Average price

$468
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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 June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island that are best for you.

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Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

6:15 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 08m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/1

9:20 am-2:14 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$409

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 7/4

8:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Thu 7/9

6:42 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$411

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Mon 7/20

7:13 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 00m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 7/27

6:42 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$440

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Fri 7/24

7:13 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 00m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 7/29

6:42 pm-8:23 am

2 stops13h 41m

$484

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

6:15 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 08m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 8/26

12:05 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$537
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sun 7/12

6:20 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 06m

$274
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

9:32 am-2:07 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$274

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

3:02 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$274

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Mon 7/6

7:13 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 00m

$274

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 6/27

6:20 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 06m

$280

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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 June 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to South Padre Island by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,804 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,636 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines 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 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 2 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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to South Padre Island in 5h 08m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Des Moines and South Padre Island are separated by a distance of 1100 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to South Padre Island

Discover the top 2 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 June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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