Galveston, Texas

Private charter · JBR → GLS

Jonesboro to Galveston

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

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The trip

Jonesboro to Galveston, door to door faster.

Trade about 11 hours on the road for about 3 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Jonesboro Municipal Airport in Jonesboro to Scholes International At Galveston Airport in Galveston, 516 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
516 mi
Flight
3 hr
Driving
11 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
JBRJonesboroGLSGalveston
JBR → GLS516 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers3 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 35 min

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

Departing Jonesboro

Airports in Jonesboro

  • JBR

    Commercial airport

    Jonesboro Municipal Airport

    Jonesboro · KJBR

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,200 ft

  • PGR

    Regional airport

    Kirk Field

    Paragould · KPGR

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,500 ft

  • ARG

    Regional airport

    Walnut Ridge Regional Airport

    Walnut Ridge · KARG

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • MXA

    Regional airport

    Manila Municipal Airport

    Manila · KMXA

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    4,201 ft

  • K6M8

    Regional airport

    Marked Tree Municipal Airport

    Marked Tree

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    3,200 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

Jonesboro to Galveston flights

How long is a private flight from Jonesboro to Galveston?

About 3 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 516 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 11 hours.

Which airports do flights from Jonesboro to Galveston use?

You can depart from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR), Kirk Field (PGR), or Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (ARG) 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 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro and Galveston?

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

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Galveston to Jonesboro

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