South Padre Island

$185+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MFE
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to South Padre Island

Cheapest flights from Iowa to South Padre Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to South Padre Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 10/208:00 am
DSM
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BRO
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 10/275:25 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/36:11 am
OMA
-
BRO
1 stop5h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 3/75:25 pm
BRO
-
OMA
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/166:08 pm
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 2/235:40 am
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/173:02 pm
OMA
-
BRO
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 2/215:14 pm
BRO
-
OMA
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/611:10 am
CID
-
BRO
2 stops10h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 5/1212:05 pm
BRO
-
CID
2 stops9h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 10/278:00 am
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Sat 10/315:25 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 10/204:45 pm
OMA
-
BRO
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Sat 10/245:25 pm
BRO
-
OMA
1 stop4h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 10/241:45 pm
DSM
-
BRO
2 stops9h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 10/275:25 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/61:14 pm
CID
-
BRO
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 5/125:40 am
BRO
-
CID
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/113:57 pm
OMA
-
BRO
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 3/176:44 pm
BRO
-
OMA
1 stop4h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/266:15 am
OMA
-
BRO
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 3/315:25 pm
BRO
-
OMA
1 stop5h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/281:24 pm
CID
-
BRO
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 3/46:44 pm
BRO
-
CID
1 stop5h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$404

Find flight deals from Iowa to South Padre Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to South Padre Island flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$403
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From Iowa to South Padre Island
One-way flight from Iowa to South Padre Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to South Padre Island that are best for you.

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OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/3

6:11 am-11:36 am

1 stop5h 25m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 3/7

5:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$279

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/17

11:26 am-9:31 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 2/21

5:14 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$314

Cedar RapidsBrownsville

CID - BRO

CIDBRO

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/6

11:10 am-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 49m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 5/12

12:05 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$317

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/14

8:00 am-6:02 pm

2 stops10h 02m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 2/18

5:14 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$359

Cedar RapidsBrownsville

CID - BRO

CIDBRO

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/6

1:14 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 5/12

5:40 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$369

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:32 am-6:14 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 3/8

5:40 am-10:34 am

1 stop4h 54m

$369

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/11

3:57 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 3/17

6:44 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$399

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 3/26

6:15 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 19m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 3/31

5:25 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$402

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

5:00 am-2:27 pm

2 stops9h 27m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 2/23

5:40 am-10:34 am

1 stop4h 54m

$404

Cedar RapidsBrownsville

CID - BRO

CIDBRO

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/25

8:00 am-6:28 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 5/2

12:05 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$414

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

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to South Padre Island (average of $150). Flying from Iowa to South Padre Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa 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 Iowa to South Padre Island?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Iowa to South Padre Island in just under 5h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1067 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to South Padre Island?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to South Padre Island (average of $150). Flying from Iowa to South Padre Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 2 airlines flying from Iowa to South Padre Island

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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