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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to South Padre Island, TX from $228

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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 April 29, 2024.

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$561

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$387
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to South Padre Island?

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to South Padre Island from Des Moines average $564. You can even find prices in October for less than $564, as users have found deals to South Padre Island from as low as $250. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Padre Island from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to South Padre Island (DSM - SO9)?

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.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and South Padre Island. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Des Moines to South Padre Island. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Thu 9/57:45 pmDSM - BRO
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/104:01 pmBRO - DSM
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$228
Thu 9/57:45 pmDSM - BRO
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/106:02 amBRO - DSM
2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$233
Thu 9/56:18 amDSM - BRO
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/106:02 amBRO - DSM
2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$303
Mon 6/105:00 amDSM - BRO
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/155:12 pmBRO - DSM
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$652

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and South Padre Island. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Des Moines to South Padre Island. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sat 8/172:59 pmDSM - BRO
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/217:15 amBRO - DSM
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$363
Sat 8/172:59 pmDSM - BRO
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/217:15 amBRO - DSM
2 stops14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$432
Sat 8/179:15 amDSM - BRO
2 stops12h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/215:00 amBRO - DSM
2 stops14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$520
Sat 8/178:00 amDSM - BRO
2 stops11h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/217:15 amBRO - DSM
2 stops14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$521
Mon 6/106:41 pmDSM - BRO
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/155:10 amBRO - DSM
2 stops16h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$759
Mon 6/106:05 amDSM - BRO
1 stop26h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/155:10 amBRO - DSM
2 stops16h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$789

Des Moines to South Padre Island 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and South Padre Island in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 9/57:45 pmDSM - BRO
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/104:01 pmBRO - DSM
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$228
Thu 9/57:45 pmDSM - BRO
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/106:02 amBRO - DSM
2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$233
Thu 9/56:18 amDSM - BRO
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/106:02 amBRO - DSM
2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$303
Sat 8/172:59 pmDSM - BRO
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/217:15 amBRO - DSM
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$363
Sat 8/172:59 pmDSM - BRO
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/217:15 amBRO - DSM
2 stops14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$432
Sat 8/179:15 amDSM - BRO
2 stops12h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/215:00 amBRO - DSM
2 stops14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$520
Sat 8/178:00 amDSM - BRO
2 stops11h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/217:15 amBRO - DSM
2 stops14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$521
Mon 6/105:00 amDSM - BRO
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/155:12 pmBRO - DSM
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$652
Mon 6/106:41 pmDSM - BRO
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/155:10 amBRO - DSM
2 stops16h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$759

Find flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island within your budget

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 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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Des MoinesBrownsville South Padre Is. Intl

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Thu 9/5

1 stop4h 14m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/10

1 stop6h 33m

$228

Des MoinesBrownsville South Padre Is. Intl

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Thu 9/5

1 stop4h 14m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/10

2 stops12h 02m

$233

Des MoinesBrownsville South Padre Is. Intl

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Thu 9/5

2 stops11h 48m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/10

2 stops12h 02m

$303

Des MoinesBrownsville South Padre Is. Intl

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 8/17

1 stop4h 36m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 8/21

1 stop7h 04m

$363

Des MoinesBrownsville South Padre Is. Intl

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 8/17

1 stop4h 36m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 8/21

2 stops14h 42m

$432

Des MoinesBrownsville South Padre Is. Intl

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 8/17

2 stops12h 05m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 8/21

2 stops14h 30m

$520

Des MoinesBrownsville South Padre Is. Intl

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 8/17

2 stops11h 35m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 8/21

2 stops14h 42m

$521

Des MoinesBrownsville South Padre Is. Intl

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

1 stop5h 12m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 6/15

1 stop6h 02m

$652

Des MoinesBrownsville South Padre Is. Intl

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

2 stops24h 55m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 6/15

2 stops16h 34m

$759

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Deals found on 4/28

When is the cheapest time 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 April 28, 2024.
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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.
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Average price of flights to South Padre Island by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to South Padre Island by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to South Padre Island is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $446. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to South Padre Island (average of $332). Flying from Des Moines to South Padre Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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.

January

$332

February

$367

March

$388

April

$363

May

$396

June

$444

July

$520

August

$364

September

$390

October

$401

November

$442

December

$391

Temperature and rainfall in South Padre Island by month

Plan your trip to South Padre Island by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BRO

Temperature

60.8 - 86 °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 April 29, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Des Moines 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
11,202 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

For those who have to struggle to meet a connecting flight, ✈️ it would be helpful if a U. A. person was meeting those people at an American stopover to assist those passengers thru the back ups with U.S. customs and going thru to meet their next flight!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,202 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,202 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

For those who have to struggle to meet a connecting flight, ✈️ it would be helpful if a U. A. person was meeting those people at an American stopover to assist those passengers thru the back ups with U.S. customs and going thru to meet their next flight!

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,834 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,202 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

For those who have to struggle to meet a connecting flight, ✈️ it would be helpful if a U. A. person was meeting those people at an American stopover to assist those passengers thru the back ups with U.S. customs and going thru to meet their next flight!

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 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.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $228, but on average you can expect to pay $480.

  • What does DSM to MFE mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM 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. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Harlingen Valley Intl Airport (HRL), Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl Airport (BRO).

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines 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 Des Moines to South Padre Island with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines 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 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?

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

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to South Padre Island?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines 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 Des Moines to South Padre Island flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to South Padre Island flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.

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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 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$267Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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