Private charter · SAT → GLS
San Antonio to Galveston
218 miles, about 1 hr 15 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
San Antonio to Galveston, door to door faster.
Trade about 5 hours on the road for about 1 hr 15 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio to Scholes International At Galveston Airport in Galveston, 218 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 218 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 15 min
- Driving
- 5 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 15 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers40 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing San Antonio
Airports in San Antonio
SAT
Major airportSan Antonio International Airport
San Antonio · KSAT
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,505 ft
SSF
Commercial airportStinson Municipal Airport
San Antonio · KSSF
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
KCVB
Regional airportCastroville Municipal Airport
Castroville
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
K8T8
Regional airportSan Geronimo Airpark
San Antonio
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
K5C1
Regional airportBoerne Stage Field
Boerne
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,006 ft
K1T7
Regional airportKestrel Airpark
Spring Branch
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
Arriving Galveston
Airports in Galveston
GLS
Commercial airportScholes 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
San Antonio to Galveston flights
How long is a private flight from San Antonio to Galveston?
About 1 hr 15 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 218 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5 hours.
Which airports do flights from San Antonio to Galveston use?
You can depart from San Antonio International Airport (SAT), Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF), or Castroville Municipal Airport (KCVB) 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio and Galveston?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Galveston back to San Antonio are priced the same way.
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Galveston to San Antonio
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