South Padre Island, Texas

Private charter · CNM → BRO

Carlsbad to South Padre Island

606 miles, about 3 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Carlsbad to South Padre Island, door to door faster.

Trade about 13 hours on the road for about 3 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport in South Padre Island, 606 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
606 mi
Flight
3 hr 30 min
Driving
13 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CNMCarlsbadBROSouth Padre Island
CNM → BRO606 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers3 hr 30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 55 min

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

Departing Carlsbad

Airports in Carlsbad

  • CNM

    Commercial airport

    Cavern City Air Terminal

    Carlsbad · KCNM

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,854 ft

Arriving South Padre Island

Airports in South Padre Island

  • BRO

    Commercial airport

    Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

    Brownsville · KBRO

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    7,399 ft

  • KPIL

    Regional airport

    Port Isabel Cameron County Airport

    Port Isabel

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    8,001 ft

When you land

Things to do in South Padre Island

South Padre Island sits at the southern end of a long barrier island, connected by causeway to Port Isabel across the Laguna Madre. It is first and foremost a beach town, with wide sandy beaches on the Gulf side, shallow bay waters that make it one of the best kiteboarding and windsurfing spots in the country, and charter boats heading offshore for snapper, kingfish and billfish. The local economy runs on hospitality, real estate and second homes, and the Rio Grande Valley’s growing business activity, including the spaceflight operations near Boca Chica, keeps a steady flow of visitors coming through.

  1. 01

    Sea Turtle Inc.

    This rescue, rehabilitation and education center cares for injured sea turtles and returns them to the wild when possible, and visitors can see resident turtles and learn about conservation on the Texas coast.

  2. 02

    South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary

    Boardwalks stretch out over the Laguna Madre wetlands at this World Birding Center site, where herons, spoonbills and migrating songbirds are easy to spot, along with resident alligators.

  3. 03

    Port Isabel Lighthouse

    Built in 1852 across the causeway in Port Isabel, the historic lighthouse can be climbed for panoramic views of the Laguna Madre, the island and the Gulf.

  4. 04

    Isla Blanca Park

    At the island’s southern tip, this county beach park offers wide sand, a jetty for fishing and watching ships enter the channel, and calmer water popular with families.

  5. 05

    Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

    Steady winds and the shallow, warm waters of the Laguna Madre make the bay side of the island a favorite for kiteboarding, windsurfing and paddleboarding, with lessons available for beginners.

  6. 06

    Dolphin Watching and Fishing Charters

    Boat tours on the Laguna Madre regularly spot bottlenose dolphins, while charter captains run bay trips for redfish and trout and offshore trips for bigger game fish.

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Questions

Carlsbad to South Padre Island flights

How long is a private flight from Carlsbad to South Padre Island?

About 3 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 606 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 13 hours.

Which airports do flights from Carlsbad to South Padre Island use?

You can depart from Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) and arrive at Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) 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 Carlsbad to South Padre Island 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 Carlsbad and South Padre Island?

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

Return flight

South Padre Island to Carlsbad

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