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$309+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MFE
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 9/99:51 am
DSM
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BRO
1 stop5h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 9/154:17 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop6h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/298:30 am
OMA
-
BRO
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 9/14:38 pm
BRO
-
OMA
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 8/268:06 am
CID
-
BRO
2 stops10h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 9/112:05 pm
BRO
-
CID
2 stops9h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/291:55 pm
OMA
-
BRO
2 stops8h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 9/212:05 pm
BRO
-
OMA
2 stops9h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$339
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 9/256:26 pm
OMA
-
BRO
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 9/286:37 pm
BRO
-
OMA
1 stop4h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$354
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:15 am
OMA
-
BRO
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 8/124:38 pm
BRO
-
OMA
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 10/16:00 am
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 23m
United Airlines
Fri 10/2312:05 pm
BRO
-
DSM
2 stops11h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/53:02 pm
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Wed 9/94:38 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/228:30 am
OMA
-
BRO
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 8/264:38 pm
BRO
-
OMA
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$419
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.
Sun 9/206:41 am
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 9/275:49 am
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$425
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/256:10 am
OMA
-
BRO
1 stop5h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 1/55:25 pm
BRO
-
OMA
1 stop4h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/256:00 am
CID
-
BRO
2 stops12h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2912:05 pm
BRO
-
CID
2 stops10h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$429

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 July 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$309
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$439
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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 July 27, 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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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

9:51 am-3:26 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/15

4:17 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$329

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/29

8:30 am-3:51 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/1

4:38 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$329

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/25

6:00 am-3:51 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 9/28

4:37 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$334

Cedar RapidsBrownsville

CID - BRO

CIDBRO

Cedar Rapids

Wed 8/26

8:06 am-6:13 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/1

12:05 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$339

MolineBrownsville

MLI - BRO

MLIBRO

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/23

6:45 am-3:38 pm

2 stops8h 53m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 1/27

7:10 am-5:41 pm

2 stops10h 31m

$389

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/8

7:55 am-5:42 pm

2 stops9h 47m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 8/12

12:05 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops7h 59m

$397
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

3:02 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 9/9

9:20 am-2:14 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$419

OmahaBrownsville

OMA - BRO

OMABRO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/22

8:30 am-3:51 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 8/26

4:38 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$419

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

8:00 am-3:51 pm

2 stops7h 51m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Thu 9/17

4:38 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$424

Cedar RapidsBrownsville

CID - BRO

CIDBRO

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-6:13 pm

2 stops12h 13m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 8/29

12:05 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops10h 37m

$429

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

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to South Padre Island in just under 5h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 46m. 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 Des Moines - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl, Cedar Rapids - Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl and Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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.

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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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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