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$229+ Cheap flights from South Padre Island, TX to Tampa (TPA)

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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — TPA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Padre Island to Tampa

Cheapest flights from South Padre Island to Tampa
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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.
Sun 12/2110:29 amBRO - TPA
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/285:24 amTPA - BRO
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$409
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.
Sun 12/2112:12 pmBRO - TPA
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/287:00 amTPA - BRO
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$508

Find flight deals from South Padre Island to Tampa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Padre Island to Tampa flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$229
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$351
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Padre Island to Tampa 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 South Padre Island to Tampa that are best for you.

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South Padre Island

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Tampa

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Depart

Return

Price

BrownsvilleTampa

BRO - TPA

BROTPA

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 1/12

9:30 am-5:57 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Tampa

Wed 1/14

9:20 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$277

BrownsvilleTampa

BRO - TPA

BROTPA

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 2/28

9:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Tampa

Mon 3/2

5:06 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$327

BrownsvilleTampa

BRO - TPA

BROTPA

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 1/31

7:15 am-3:11 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Tampa

Tue 2/3

11:41 am-6:02 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$327

BrownsvilleTampa

BRO - TPA

BROTPA

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 1/24

12:13 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Tampa

Mon 1/26

5:15 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$327

BrownsvilleTampa

BRO - TPA

BROTPA

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Tampa

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-2:48 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$348

BrownsvilleTampa

BRO - TPA

BROTPA

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 12/23

10:29 am-7:01 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$229

BrownsvilleTampa

BRO - TPA

BROTPA

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 12/29

5:10 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 26m

$340

BrownsvilleTampa

BRO - TPA

BROTPA

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 12/29

10:21 am-10:00 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$345

BrownsvilleTampa

BRO - TPA

BROTPA

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 12/29

7:25 pm-8:08 pm

3 stops47h 43m

$687

BrownsvilleTampa

BRO - TPA

BROTPA

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 12/23

12:12 pm-11:19 am

3 stops22h 07m

$700

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Deals found on 12/16

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Padre Island to Tampa (average of $81). Flying from South Padre Island to Tampa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 South Padre Island to Tampa?

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from South Padre Island to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Padre Island to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 4.9 mi from the city center, Tampa is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Tampa from South Padre Island. Booking flights from South Padre Island to Tampa (TPA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from South Padre Island from 4 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $277, United Airlines can have you in Tampa from South Padre Island in 7h 27m. There are 927 mi between South Padre Island and Tampa.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Padre Island to Tampa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Padre Island to Tampa.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Padre Island to Tampa (average of $81). Flying from South Padre Island to Tampa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 South Padre Island to Tampa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Padre Island to Tampa. 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
DeltaCheapest$128Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$143Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$162Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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