How long is the flight from Des Moines to South Padre Island?

There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to South Padre Island in 7h 54m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Des Moines and South Padre Island are separated by a distance of 1100 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Padre Island ranges from 1.1 - 5.9 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit South Padre Island when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Padre Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SO9?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island?

Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to South Padre Island. You should not have trouble finding flights to South Padre Island from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to South Padre Island per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to South Padre Island. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to South Padre Island flights typically cost between $339 and $408 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $329 on American Airlines (Jan 11-Jan 20).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Padre Island

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Isaac,May 2024

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Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

United Airlines

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10,194 reviews

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10,194 reviews

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Isaac,May 2024

SHV - IAH

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

American Airlines

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12,046 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,194 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Isaac,May 2024

SHV - IAH

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island?
Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to South Padre Island. You should not have trouble finding flights to South Padre Island from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to South Padre Island per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to South Padre Island. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to South Padre Island?
There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to South Padre Island in 7h 54m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Des Moines and South Padre Island are separated by a distance of 1100 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to South Padre Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to South Padre Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to South Padre Island?
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Des Moines to South Padre Island flights typically cost between $339 and $408 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $329 on American Airlines (Jan 11-Jan 20).

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