Galveston, Texas

Private charter · FTW → GLS

Fort Worth to Galveston

287 miles, about 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Fort Worth to Galveston, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth to Scholes International At Galveston Airport in Galveston, 287 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
287 mi
Flight
1 hr 40 min
Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
FTWFort WorthGLSGalveston
FTW → GLS287 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 40 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min

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

Departing Fort Worth

Airports in Fort Worth

  • FTW

    Commercial airport

    Fort Worth Meacham International Airport

    Fort Worth · KFTW

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,502 ft

  • DFW

    Major airport

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    Dallas-Fort Worth · KDFW

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    13,401 ft

  • DAL

    Major airport

    Dallas Love Field

    Dallas · KDAL

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    8,800 ft

  • AFW

    Commercial airport

    Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport

    Fort Worth · KAFW

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    11,125 ft

  • KFWS

    Regional airport

    Fort Worth Spinks Airport

    Fort Worth

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

  • KGKY

    Regional airport

    Arlington Municipal Airport

    Arlington

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    6,080 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

Fort Worth to Galveston flights

How long is a private flight from Fort Worth to Galveston?

About 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 287 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Fort Worth to Galveston use?

You can depart from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), or Dallas Love Field (DAL) 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth and Galveston?

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

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