Brownsville, Texas

Private charter · AUS → BRO

Austin to Brownsville

297 miles, about 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Austin to Brownsville, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Austin Bergstrom International Airport in Austin to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport in Brownsville, 297 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
297 mi
Flight
1 hr 45 min
Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
AUSAustinBROBrownsville
AUS → BRO297 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Austin

Airports in Austin

  • AUS

    Major airport

    Austin Bergstrom International Airport

    Austin · KAUS

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    12,250 ft

  • KEDC

    Regional airport

    Austin Executive Airport

    Pflugerville

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    6,025 ft

  • KHYI

    Regional airport

    San Marcos Regional Airport

    San Marcos

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,330 ft

  • KRYW

    Regional airport

    Lago Vista Texas Rusty Allen Airport

    Lago Vista

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    3,808 ft

  • KGTU

    Regional airport

    Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field

    Georgetown

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,004 ft

  • K3R9

    Regional airport

    Lakeway Airpark

    Austin

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    3,930 ft

Arriving Brownsville

Airports in Brownsville

  • BRO

    Commercial airport

    Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

    Brownsville · KBRO

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    7,399 ft

  • HRL

    Commercial airport

    Valley International Airport

    Harlingen · KHRL

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    9,400 ft

  • KPIL

    Regional airport

    Port Isabel Cameron County Airport

    Port Isabel

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    8,001 ft

When you land

Things to do in Brownsville

Brownsville sits at the southern tip of Texas, across the Rio Grande from Matamoros, and has become one of the most talked-about places in the state. SpaceX’s Starbase near Boca Chica Beach has brought aerospace engineers, suppliers and spectators from around the world, while the Port of Brownsville, with its ship recycling, steel and energy projects, and long-standing cross-border manufacturing keep the local economy busy. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley adds a growing academic and medical presence.

  1. 01

    Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

    This site preserves the coastal prairie where U.S. and Mexican forces fought the opening battle of the U.S.–Mexican War in May 1846, with a visitor center and trails to battlefield overlooks.

  2. 02

    Gladys Porter Zoo

    Known for its conservation work with endangered species, this zoo near downtown displays animals in open, naturalistic exhibits arranged by continent, along with an aquatic wing and aviaries.

  3. 03

    Boca Chica Beach

    At the end of State Highway 4, this undeveloped beach sits next to SpaceX’s Starbase. Access can close during launch and testing operations, so check before you go.

  4. 04

    Historic Brownsville Museum

    Housed in a 1928 Spanish Colonial–style railroad depot, the museum traces the city’s history from the Spanish colonial era through the Civil War and the growth of the Valley.

  5. 05

    Resaca de la Palma State Park

    The largest of the World Birding Center sites, this park protects resacas, or old river channels, and native thornscrub, with trails, observation decks and seasonal tram tours.

  6. 06

    Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

    North of the city on the Laguna Madre, this large refuge offers wildlife drives and birding, and it is one of the last strongholds of the endangered ocelot in the United States.

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Questions

Austin to Brownsville flights

How long is a private flight from Austin to Brownsville?

About 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 297 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Austin to Brownsville use?

You can depart from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Austin Executive Airport (KEDC), or San Marcos Regional Airport (KHYI) and arrive at Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO), Valley International Airport (HRL), or Port Isabel Cameron County Airport (KPIL). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Austin to Brownsville cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Austin and Brownsville?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Brownsville back to Austin are priced the same way.

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Brownsville to Austin

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