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$190+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MFE
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/245:04 amOMA - BRO
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2510:21 amBRO - OMA
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/186:10 amOMA - BRO
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:55 pmBRO - OMA
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$489
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/223:44 pmOMA - BRO
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2610:21 amBRO - OMA
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$504
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/215:07 amDSM - BRO
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/285:35 amBRO - DSM
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/248:15 amOMA - BRO
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/257:15 amBRO - OMA
2 stops8h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/266:46 pmDSM - BRO
2 stops28h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:10 amBRO - DSM
2 stops9h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$593
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/266:28 amDSM - BRO
2 stops12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/305:35 amBRO - DSM
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$623
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/315:01 amCID - BRO
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:35 amBRO - CID
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$679
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/187:13 amOMA - BRO
2 stops12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/295:35 amBRO - OMA
2 stops13h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$706
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/228:55 amCID - BRO
2 stops13h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/263:03 pmBRO - CID
2 stops8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$713
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/315:28 pmCID - BRO
2 stops17h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:10 amBRO - CID
2 stops29h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$723
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/316:30 amMLI - BRO
2 stops13h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:10 amBRO - MLI
2 stops29h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$752

Find flight deals from Iowa to South Padre Island

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Round-trip from

$279
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One-way from

$190
(American Airlines)

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Average price

$338
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to South Padre Island that are best for you.

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Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

8:10 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 1/14

7:15 am-2:22 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$279

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

11:35 am-6:19 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 2/9

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$279

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

8:10 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 2/14

5:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$279

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 16m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 4/18

5:25 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$279

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/15

6:06 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 25m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 1/19

5:25 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$279

Cedar RapidsBrownsville

CID - BRO

CIDBRO

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/22

6:35 am-4:12 pm

2 stops9h 37m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 1/27

12:13 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$289

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 2/20

3:49 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 2/24

6:34 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$319

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/17

8:15 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 2/20

12:15 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$319

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

8:08 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 3/7

5:25 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$330

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/14

8:11 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Thu 2/19

5:25 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$349

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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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Iowa to South Padre Island by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Iowa to South Padre Island. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 6h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1100 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?

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to South Padre Island are Omaha Eppley Airfield - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl, Des Moines - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl and Cedar Rapids - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl.

  • 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 3 airlines flying from Iowa to South Padre Island

Discover the top 3 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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