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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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MFE
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to South Padre Island

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 January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/205:00 am
ORD
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BRO
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 2/242:58 pm
BRO
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ORD
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/1712:45 pm
ORD
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BRO
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 3/215:25 pm
BRO
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ORD
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/262:10 pm
ORD
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BRO
1 stop6h 17m
United Airlines
Mon 3/305:25 pm
BRO
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ORD
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/112:40 pm
ORD
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BRO
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 5/45:17 pm
BRO
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ORD
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/41:15 pm
ORD
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BRO
1 stop4h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 3/85:40 am
BRO
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ORD
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/262:10 pm
ORD
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BRO
1 stop6h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 3/315:25 pm
BRO
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ORD
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 5/256:30 am
ORD
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BRO
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 5/305:25 pm
BRO
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ORD
1 stop5h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/1712:45 pm
ORD
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BRO
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 3/2012:10 pm
BRO
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ORD
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/205:45 am
ORD
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BRO
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 2/235:14 pm
BRO
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ORD
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/275:00 am
ORD
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BRO
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Mon 3/26:44 pm
BRO
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ORD
1 stop4h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/104:00 pm
ORD
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BRO
1 stop5h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 3/165:25 pm
BRO
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ORD
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/33:23 pm
ORD
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BRO
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 2/103:18 pm
BRO
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ORD
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$374

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$306
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to South Padre Island that are best for you.

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ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

12:45 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 3/21

12:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$289

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

12:45 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 3/22

5:15 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 52m

$289

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/26

2:10 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 3/30

5:25 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 20m

$301

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

12:40 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 5/4

5:17 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 28m

$306

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/26

2:10 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 3/31

5:25 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 20m

$313

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

6:30 am-11:22 am

1 stop4h 52m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 5/30

5:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$327

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

12:45 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 3/20

12:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$329

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

5:49 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 30m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 4/27

5:25 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 20m

$369

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

12:45 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Thu 3/19

5:15 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$369

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

12:45 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 3/4

5:14 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$369

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Padre Island (average of $185). Flying from Chicago to South Padre Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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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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 January 29, 2026.
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
9,215 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
11,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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

    United Airlines can get you from Chicago to South Padre Island in just under 6h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1235 mi.

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Padre Island (average of $185). Flying from Chicago to South Padre Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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