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$240+ 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MFE
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
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 December 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/167:21 amSAN - BRO
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/227:48 pmBRO - SAN
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/3011:55 pmLAX - BRO
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/610:53 amBRO - LAX
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1712:50 pmSAN - BRO
2 stops8h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/217:15 amBRO - SAN
2 stops9h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/32:53 pmSAN - BRO
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/105:27 amBRO - SAN
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:01 amSAN - BRO
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1012:15 pmBRO - SAN
2 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/3011:59 pmSMF - BRO
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/610:53 amBRO - SMF
2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/181:24 pmLAX - BRO
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2210:29 amBRO - LAX
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/410:23 amSAN - BRO
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/66:30 amBRO - SAN
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/312:55 amLAX - BRO
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/612:15 pmBRO - LAX
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/312:59 amLAX - BRO
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/610:39 amBRO - LAX
2 stops9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/30$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/302:03 pmSFO - BRO
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:49 pmBRO - SFO
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:10 amSMF - BRO
1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/65:25 pmBRO - SMF
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$509

Find flight deals from California to South Padre Island

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Round-trip from

$269
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One-way from

$240
(American Airlines)

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November

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Average price

$528
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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 December 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South Padre Island that are best for you.

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San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Wed 2/11

10:26 am-6:02 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 2/15

7:18 am-11:14 am

1 stop5h 56m

$269

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Tue 2/10

8:25 am-6:19 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 2/15

7:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$269

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

12:38 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 42m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 2/18

5:40 am-12:46 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$269

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

1:10 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 2/18

5:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$269

OntarioBrownsville

ONT - BRO

ONTBRO

Ontario

Fri 2/13

11:59 pm-10:13 am

1 stop8h 14m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Thu 2/19

7:57 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$269

OntarioBrownsville

ONT - BRO

ONTBRO

Ontario

Sun 2/8

6:10 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 2/14

5:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$269

OntarioBrownsville

ONT - BRO

ONTBRO

Ontario

Sat 2/14

9:53 am-11:17 pm

2 stops11h 24m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Thu 2/19

7:57 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$274

SacramentoBrownsville

SMF - BRO

SMFBRO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/7

5:15 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 2/9

5:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$289

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Fri 1/30

9:21 am-6:19 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 2/1

6:49 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$299

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Fri 1/30

11:08 am-9:31 pm

2 stops8h 23m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 2/1

5:25 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$304

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Padre Island (average of $83). Flying from California to South Padre Island in January is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 CA to SO9?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 December 3, 2025.

When flying from California to South Padre Island, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to South Padre Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to South Padre Island. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to South Padre Island flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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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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 and American Airlines can get you from California to South Padre Island in just under 5h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 18m. California and South Padre Island are separated by a distance of 1278 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 Los Angeles - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl. You may also consider Ontario - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl or San Diego - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Padre Island (average of $83). Flying from California to South Padre Island in January is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$138Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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