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$195+ Cheap flights from California 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MFE
May 3 — May 101
Sun 5/3
Sun 5/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to South Padre Island

Cheapest flights from California to South Padre Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to South Padre Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:45 am
LAX
-
BRO
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 4/299:15 am
BRO
-
LAX
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 4/232:35 pm
LAX
-
BRO
1 stop6h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 4/297:41 pm
BRO
-
LAX
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/2212:50 pm
LAX
-
BRO
2 stops8h 03m
American Airlines
Wed 4/295:40 am
BRO
-
LAX
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 4/236:05 am
ONT
-
BRO
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 4/297:15 am
BRO
-
ONT
2 stops12h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1412:35 pm
SFO
-
BRO
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 4/185:25 pm
BRO
-
SFO
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1010:10 am
LAX
-
BRO
1 stop6h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 9/134:39 pm
BRO
-
LAX
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:49 pm
ONT
-
BRO
2 stops14h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 4/297:15 am
BRO
-
ONT
2 stops12h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/1711:49 pm
SFO
-
BRO
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 4/212:50 pm
BRO
-
SFO
2 stops9h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/2$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/88:45 pm
SAN
-
BRO
2 stops12h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 5/107:20 am
BRO
-
SAN
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/1412:01 pm
LAX
-
BRO
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 5/195:17 pm
BRO
-
LAX
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/295:45 am
ONT
-
BRO
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 9/24:39 pm
BRO
-
ONT
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/1212:35 pm
SFO
-
BRO
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 5/167:20 am
BRO
-
SFO
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$379

Find flight deals from California to South Padre Island

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Round-trip from

$349
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One-way from

$195
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August

Average price

$391
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 April 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South Padre Island that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

12:35 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 4/18

5:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$357

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

11:59 pm-10:12 am

1 stop8h 13m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 4/27

7:41 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$357

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

11:59 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 20m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 4/21

5:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$357

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

10:10 am-6:33 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 9/13

4:39 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$359

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

12:01 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 5/19

5:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$374

OntarioBrownsville

ONT - BRO

ONTBRO

Ontario

Sat 8/29

5:45 am-3:57 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 9/2

4:39 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$374

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

12:35 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 5/16

7:20 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$379
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Thu 4/23

12:40 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 32m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 4/26

7:41 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 34m

$397

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Thu 4/16

12:10 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 4/20

7:15 am-1:51 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$399

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

5:50 am-4:24 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 4/21

9:15 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$399

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

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Padre Island (average of $105). Flying from California to South Padre Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California 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.

  • How popular is this California to South Padre Island flight route?

    Flights from California to South Padre Island have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from California to South Padre Island in just under 7h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 25m. California and South Padre Island are separated by a distance of 1666 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to South Padre Island?

    The most popular route from California to South Padre Island is Ontario - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl. You may also consider San Diego - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl or Fresno Airterminal - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Padre Island (average of $105). Flying from California to South Padre Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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 5 airlines flying from California to South Padre Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California 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 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$67Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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