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$199+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MFE
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to South Padre Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to South Padre Island flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$319
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$199
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$438
From San Diego to South Padre Island
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to South Padre Island
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/121:52 pmSAN - BRO
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/165:37 amBRO - SAN
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/1212:45 pmSAN - BRO
2 stops8h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/165:10 amBRO - SAN
2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$389

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to South Padre Island that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

South Padre Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Tue 8/12

1:52 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 8/16

5:37 am-9:47 am

1 stop6h 10m

$319

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Tue 8/12

12:45 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops8h 47m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 8/16

5:10 am-12:52 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$389

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Sun 9/21

8:05 am-4:03 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$199

San DiegoBrownsville

SAN - BRO

SANBRO

San Diego

Sat 8/16

9:45 am-10:59 pm

2 stops11h 14m

$275

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to South Padre Island

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from San Diego to South Padre Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 SAN to SO9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 July 29, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to South Padre Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to South Padre Island, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from San Diego to South Padre Island, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to South Padre Island per day. 3 airlines have flights to South Padre Island from San Diego on a regular basis.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South Padre Island (average of $281). Flying from San Diego to South Padre Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 San Diego to South Padre Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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