South Padre Island, Texas

Private charter · SAT → BRO

San Antonio to South Padre Island

259 miles, about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

San Antonio to South Padre Island, door to door faster.

Trade about 6 hours on the road for about 1 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport in South Padre Island, 259 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
259 mi
Flight
1 hr 30 min
Driving
6 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SATSan AntonioBROSouth Padre Island
SAT → BRO259 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 min

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

Departing San Antonio

Airports in San Antonio

  • SAT

    Major airport

    San Antonio International Airport

    San Antonio · KSAT

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    8,505 ft

  • SSF

    Commercial airport

    Stinson Municipal Airport

    San Antonio · KSSF

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • KCVB

    Regional airport

    Castroville Municipal Airport

    Castroville

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • K8T8

    Regional airport

    San Geronimo Airpark

    San Antonio

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • K5C1

    Regional airport

    Boerne Stage Field

    Boerne

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,006 ft

  • K1T7

    Regional airport

    Kestrel Airpark

    Spring Branch

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 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

San Antonio to South Padre Island flights

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

About 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 259 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.

Which airports do flights from San Antonio to South Padre Island use?

You can depart from San Antonio International Airport (SAT), Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF), or Castroville Municipal Airport (KCVB) 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio are priced the same way.

Return flight

South Padre Island to San Antonio

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