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$129+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MFE
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to South Padre Island

Cheapest flights from Houston to South Padre Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to South Padre Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

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.
Sat 4/49:50 am
IAH
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BRO
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 4/69:25 am
BRO
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$179
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/245:00 am
IAH
-
BRO
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 3/36:44 pm
BRO
-
IAH
1 stop3h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$199
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.
Thu 2/124:35 pm
IAH
-
BRO
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 2/167:18 am
BRO
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$209
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.
Mon 6/158:18 pm
IAH
-
BRO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Fri 7/179:30 am
BRO
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$214
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 5/298:18 pm
IAH
-
BRO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 5/317:10 am
BRO
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$225
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 2/2410:05 am
IAH
-
BRO
Nonstop1h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 2/285:14 pm
BRO
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$239
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2412:42 pm
HOU
-
BRO
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 5/27:36 pm
BRO
-
HOU
1 stop4h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$254
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.
Sat 4/45:00 am
IAH
-
BRO
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Mon 4/68:05 pm
BRO
-
IAH
1 stop3h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$254
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 2/612:47 pm
HOU
-
BRO
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 2/710:53 am
BRO
-
HOU
1 stop5h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$259
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/56:00 am
IAH
-
BRO
1 stop4h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 2/76:49 pm
BRO
-
IAH
1 stop4h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$259
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 2/134:21 pm
HOU
-
BRO
1 stop6h 33m
American Airlines
Sat 2/145:40 am
BRO
-
HOU
1 stop4h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$269
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:00 am
IAH
-
BRO
1 stop4h 20m
American Airlines
Sun 2/86:00 am
BRO
-
IAH
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$269

Find flight deals from Houston to South Padre Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to South Padre Island flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$488
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 Houston to South Padre Island that are best for you.

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HoustonBrownsville

IAH - BRO

IAHBRO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/20

5:23 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 3/22

7:18 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$179

HoustonBrownsville

IAH - BRO

IAHBRO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/4

9:50 am-11:19 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 4/6

9:25 am-10:53 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$179

HoustonBrownsville

IAH - BRO

IAHBRO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/12

4:35 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 2/16

7:18 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$209

HoustonBrownsville

IAH - BRO

IAHBRO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/13

2:45 pm-4:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 2/14

9:35 am-11:01 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$209

HoustonBrownsville

IAH - BRO

IAHBRO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

10:05 am-11:36 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 2/28

5:14 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$239

HoustonBrownsville

IAH - BRO

IAHBRO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/28

10:05 am-11:36 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 3/4

12:15 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$239

HoustonBrownsville

IAH - BRO

IAHBRO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/5

2:45 pm-4:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 2/7

9:30 am-10:57 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$239

HoustonBrownsville

IAH - BRO

IAHBRO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/6

5:31 pm-6:58 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 3/8

5:15 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$239

HoustonBrownsville

IAH - BRO

IAHBRO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/6

8:05 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 2/7

12:13 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$239

HoustonBrownsville

HOU - BRO

HOUBRO

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/24

12:42 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 5/2

7:36 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$254

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Padre Island from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to South Padre Island

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to South Padre Island (average of $124). Flying from Houston to South Padre Island in May is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 HOU to SO9?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 January 29, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to South Padre Island in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to South Padre Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to South Padre Island. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to South Padre Island flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to South Padre Island, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Houston to South Padre Island in just under 1h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 57m. Airlines will cover a distance of 309 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to South Padre Island (average of $124). Flying from Houston to South Padre Island in May is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 Houston to South Padre Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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
American AirlinesCheapest$144Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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