Galveston, Texas

Private charter · AUS → GLS

Austin to Galveston

180 miles, about 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Austin to Galveston, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Austin Bergstrom International Airport in Austin to Scholes International At Galveston Airport in Galveston, 180 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
180 mi
Flight
1 hr 5 min
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
AUSAustinGLSGalveston
AUS → GLS180 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 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 Galveston

Airports in Galveston

  • GLS

    Commercial airport

    Scholes International At Galveston Airport

    Galveston · KGLS

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

When you land

Things to do in Galveston

Galveston is an island city about an hour southeast of downtown Houston, and it lives a double life as a working port and a beach getaway. It is one of the busiest cruise ports in the country, the University of Texas Medical Branch is a major academic medical center and the island’s largest employer, and shipping, port operations and marine research keep business travelers coming year-round. Texas A&M University also runs a maritime campus on Pelican Island.

  1. 01

    The Strand Historic District

    Once called the Wall Street of the Southwest, this district of 19th-century commercial buildings is now full of shops, galleries and restaurants, and hosts Dickens on the Strand every December.

  2. 02

    Moody Gardens

    Three glass pyramids house a tropical rainforest, an aquarium and a science discovery center, joined by a seasonal waterpark, a paddlewheel boat and a hotel on the island’s bay side.

  3. 03

    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

    Extending over the Gulf from the Seawall, the pier packs roller coasters, carnival rides, midway games and restaurants above the water, with views along the beachfront.

  4. 04

    Bishop’s Palace

    Designed by architect Nicholas Clayton and completed in the 1890s, this ornate stone Victorian mansion on Broadway survived the 1900 storm and is open for guided and self-guided tours.

  5. 05

    Seawall Boulevard and Beaches

    Built after the 1900 storm, the Seawall stretches for miles along the Gulf, with a wide sidewalk for walking, biking and surrey rentals above the island’s most popular beaches.

  6. 06

    Texas Seaport Museum and Elissa

    At the harbor, visitors can board Elissa, an 1877 tall ship that still sails, and learn about Galveston’s history as a major immigration port.

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Questions

Austin to Galveston flights

How long is a private flight from Austin to Galveston?

About 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 180 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Austin to Galveston use?

You can depart from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Austin Executive Airport (KEDC), or San Marcos Regional Airport (KHYI) and arrive at Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Austin to Galveston 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 Galveston?

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

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Galveston to Austin

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