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$235+ 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MFE
May 8 — May 151
Fri 5/8
Fri 5/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to South Padre Island

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 April 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 4/226:15 am
SAN
-
BRO
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 4/267:41 pm
BRO
-
SAN
1 stop6h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/512:10 pm
SAN
-
BRO
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 5/912:05 pm
BRO
-
SAN
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/131:16 pm
SAN
-
BRO
2 stops7h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 4/1810:42 am
BRO
-
SAN
2 stops9h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/4$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 6/174:33 pm
SAN
-
BRO
1 stop5h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 6/216:42 pm
BRO
-
SAN
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$456

Find flight deals from San Diego to South Padre Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to South Padre Island flight deals. Data was last updated April 8, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$439
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$235
(American Airlines)

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Average price

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to South Padre Island that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Tue 5/5

12:10 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 5/9

5:17 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$439

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Wed 6/17

6:25 am-6:12 pm

2 stops9h 47m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 6/21

6:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$461
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Sun 5/17

6:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$235
Quickest one-way

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Mon 5/18

3:21 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$270

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Mon 4/13

2:04 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$280

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Fri 4/17

9:12 am-7:11 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$280

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Mon 4/13

8:37 pm-4:24 pm

3 stops17h 47m

$543

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Sun 5/17

7:15 am-9:59 pm

3 stops12h 44m

$989

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to South Padre Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Padre Island from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to South Padre Island

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Padre Island (average of $142). Flying from San Diego to South Padre Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $304). 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to South Padre Island

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to South Padre Island. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 8, 2026.

The most flights from SAN to SO9 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 8, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to South Padre Island, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,548 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,548 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,548 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.1
Good
11,546 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,548 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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

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

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

    For as low as $439, United Airlines can have you in South Padre Island from San Diego in 7h 49m. The distance from San Diego to South Padre Island is about 1278 mi.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Padre Island (average of $142). Flying from San Diego to South Padre Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $304). 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 April 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$373Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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