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$165+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MFE
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sat 12/63:37 pmRDU - BRO
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/122:48 pmBRO - RDU
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 11/104:53 pmRDU - BRO
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/149:35 amBRO - RDU
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 12/145:00 amRDU - BRO
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1710:39 amBRO - RDU
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 12/146:00 amRDU - BRO
2 stops11h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/176:30 amBRO - RDU
2 stops11h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$524

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to South Padre Island

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Round-trip from

$320
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$359
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to South Padre Island that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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South Padre Island

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RaleighBrownsville

RDU - BRO

RDUBRO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/6

3:01 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 58m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 12/12

2:48 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$325

RaleighBrownsville

RDU - BRO

RDUBRO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/10

4:53 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 11/14

9:35 am-3:39 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$379

RaleighBrownsville

RDU - BRO

RDUBRO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/10

6:40 am-2:18 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 11/14

2:48 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$379

RaleighBrownsville

RDU - BRO

RDUBRO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/10

4:47 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 3/11

5:10 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$409

RaleighBrownsville

RDU - BRO

RDUBRO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/9

6:33 am-2:16 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$165

RaleighBrownsville

RDU - BRO

RDUBRO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/4

6:30 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 57m

$205

RaleighBrownsville

RDU - BRO

RDUBRO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/9

10:00 am-11:36 pm

3 stops14h 36m

$521

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Deals found on 10/27

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South Padre Island (average of $163). Flying from Raleigh to South Padre Island in April is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 RDU to SO9?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 October 28, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh to South Padre Island, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight at noon.

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

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 October 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Raleigh to South Padre Island to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to South Padre Island?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to South Padre Island. You should not have trouble finding flights to South Padre Island from Raleigh-Durham; 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 4 airlines have flights from the Raleigh airport to South Padre Island. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

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

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Raleigh to South Padre Island in just under 7h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 15m. Raleigh and South Padre Island are separated by a distance of 1298 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South Padre Island (average of $163). Flying from Raleigh to South Padre Island in April is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to South Padre Island

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$163Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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