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$210+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MFE
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
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 July 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 8/118:50 am
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1812:05 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/93:00 pm
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Fri 9/116:37 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 12/41:46 pm
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop5h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 12/72:48 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/1310:45 am
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 8/166:37 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop5h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/85:00 am
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop5h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 9/154:17 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/224:49 pm
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop15h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/268:45 am
BRO
-
ORD
2 stops27h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 8/56:29 am
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 8/87:20 am
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/84:57 pm
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 8/126:37 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop5h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 9/54:11 pm
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 9/912:05 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$419

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 July 25, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$210
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$403
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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 July 25, 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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Depart

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Price

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Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

10:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 11/14

5:49 am-11:02 am

1 stop5h 13m

$339

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

4:11 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 9/9

12:05 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$419

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

10:40 am-3:51 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 8/19

12:05 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$429

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

12:45 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 10/24

7:15 am-8:30 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$482

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

8:50 am-3:51 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 9/11

7:15 am-9:34 am

2 stops26h 19m

$502

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

8:50 am-6:13 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Thu 8/20

9:20 am-12:59 am

1 stop15h 39m

$529

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/9

10:42 am-5:53 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 1/16

9:30 am-8:02 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$544
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

7:44 pm-7:55 am

1 stop12h 11m

$210
Quickest one-way

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

12:40 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$423

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/9

11:22 am-6:37 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$543

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to South Padre Island?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to South Padre Island flights typically cost between $376 and $538 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $329 on American Airlines (Dec 4-Dec 7).

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 July 25, 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
10,034 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,847 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 long is the flight from Chicago to South Padre Island?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to South Padre Island in just under 5h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1235 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to South Padre Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to South Padre Island.

  • 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.

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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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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