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$269+ Cheap flights from California to South Padre Island, TX

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MFE
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
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Cheap flight deals from California to South Padre Island

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$269
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

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January

Average price

$461
From California to South Padre Island
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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 August 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/1810:35 amLAX - BRO
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/252:54 pmBRO - LAX
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/2612:45 pmONT - BRO
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/35:26 amBRO - ONT
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/41:20 pmLAX - BRO
2 stops7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/75:38 amBRO - LAX
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/211:59 pmSFO - BRO
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/65:38 amBRO - SFO
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/51:00 pmLAX - BRO
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/235:26 amBRO - LAX
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/36:10 amONT - BRO
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/105:26 amBRO - ONT
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 11/57:00 amSFO - BRO
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/97:17 pmBRO - SFO
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/51:00 pmLAX - BRO
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/95:26 amBRO - LAX
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/512:45 pmONT - BRO
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/95:26 amBRO - ONT
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/410:15 amSAN - BRO
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/87:00 amBRO - SAN
2 stops11h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/211:59 pmLAX - BRO
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/256:57 pmBRO - LAX
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/56:00 amONT - BRO
2 stops11h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/95:15 pmBRO - ONT
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$324

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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 August 21, 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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California

Fly to

South Padre Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Sat 10/4

1:00 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 10/7

2:57 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$269

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Fri 9/19

2:18 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 9/22

5:26 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 56m

$269

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

10:35 am-6:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Thu 9/25

2:54 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$269

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Sat 9/20

7:45 am-6:09 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 10/7

6:38 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$269

OntarioBrownsville

ONT - BRO

ONTBRO

Ontario

Fri 9/26

12:45 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 10/3

5:26 am-10:04 am

1 stop6h 38m

$269

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

11:59 pm-10:11 am

1 stop8h 12m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 10/6

5:38 am-10:33 am

1 stop6h 55m

$289

OntarioBrownsville

ONT - BRO

ONTBRO

Ontario

Wed 9/3

6:10 am-2:34 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 9/10

5:26 am-10:03 am

1 stop6h 37m

$294

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 11/9

7:17 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 18m

$314

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

1:00 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/9

5:26 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 56m

$319

OntarioBrownsville

ONT - BRO

ONTBRO

Ontario

Fri 9/5

12:45 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/9

5:26 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 29m

$319

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from California to South Padre Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 August 21, 2025.

When flying from California to South Padre Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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  • 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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from California to South Padre Island in just under 7h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24m. California and South Padre Island are separated by a distance of 1278 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to South Padre Island one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to South Padre Island are American Airlines ($270), United Airlines ($276), and Alaska Airlines ($325).

  • 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 Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to South Padre Island?

    While on average a flight from California to South Padre Island is generally $191, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $91. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl), you can expect to pay $319 for that flight.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from California to South Padre Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$138Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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