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$283+ 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MFE
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Wed 6/17
Wed 6/24
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 May 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 7/224:32 pm
SAN
-
BRO
1 stop5h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 7/276:42 pm
BRO
-
SAN
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 5/309:54 am
SAN
-
BRO
1 stop6h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 6/36:42 pm
BRO
-
SAN
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 5/301:58 pm
LAX
-
BRO
1 stop8h 25m
American Airlines
Wed 6/310:44 am
BRO
-
LAX
2 stops9h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 5/2812:45 am
SFO
-
BRO
1 stop8h 41m
United Airlines
Fri 6/54:44 pm
BRO
-
SFO
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$419
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/197:30 am
SAN
-
BRO
1 stop8h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/232:43 pm
BRO
-
SAN
1 stop8h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/17$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 8/2510:10 am
LAX
-
BRO
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 8/294:38 pm
BRO
-
LAX
1 stop8h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 9/198:00 am
SAN
-
BRO
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 9/237:15 am
BRO
-
SAN
2 stops10h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/314:15 pm
LAX
-
BRO
1 stop5h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 8/15:30 am
BRO
-
LAX
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 9/173:30 pm
SFO
-
BRO
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 9/206:43 pm
BRO
-
SFO
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 8/297:30 am
SMF
-
BRO
1 stop6h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 9/27:15 am
BRO
-
SMF
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 5/294:15 pm
LAX
-
BRO
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 6/22:47 pm
BRO
-
LAX
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 7/223:08 pm
SAN
-
BRO
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 7/266:42 pm
BRO
-
SAN
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$456

Find flight deals from California to South Padre Island

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Round-trip from

$364
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$283
(Kiwi.com)

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August

Average price

$598
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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 May 18, 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 DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Wed 7/22

4:32 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 41m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 7/27

6:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$364

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Sat 5/30

1:58 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 25m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 6/3

10:44 am-6:20 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$404

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

12:45 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 41m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 6/5

4:44 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$419

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Wed 6/17

2:25 pm-12:23 am

1 stop7h 58m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 6/21

2:47 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$419

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Fri 7/31

3:00 pm-12:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 8/1

5:30 am-12:06 pm

2 stops8h 36m

$438

San FranciscoBrownsville

SFO - BRO

SFOBRO

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

3:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 9/20

6:43 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$444

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Fri 5/29

4:15 pm-12:23 am

1 stop6h 08m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 6/2

2:47 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$453

SacramentoBrownsville

SMF - BRO

SMFBRO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/29

7:30 am-6:13 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 9/2

12:05 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$454

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Wed 7/22

3:08 pm-12:13 am

1 stop7h 05m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 7/26

6:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$456

Los AngelesBrownsville

LAX - BRO

LAXBRO

Los Angeles

Tue 6/9

9:02 am-6:12 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Thu 6/18

6:42 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$456

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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, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from California to South Padre Island in just under 5h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h. 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 San Diego - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl. You may also consider Los Angeles - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl or San Francisco - 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from California to South Padre Island

Discover the top 6 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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$67Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$268Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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