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$165+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MFE
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to South Padre Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to South Padre Island flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$294
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$333
From Chicago (CHI) to South Padre Island
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to South Padre Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South Padre Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 11/276:00 amORD - BRO
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/15:15 pmBRO - ORD
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:16 pmORD - BRO
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/67:08 pmBRO - ORD
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$294

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

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

South Padre Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 12/1

5:15 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 00m

$285

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

5:16 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 10/6

7:08 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$294

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

3:08 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$165

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

10:55 am-11:34 pm

2 stops12h 39m

$228

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Deals found on 8/1

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

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from Chicago 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 CHI to SO9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 1, 2025.

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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 August 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to South Padre Island by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from Chicago 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to South Padre Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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