Private charter · BRO → CNM
South Padre Island to Carlsbad
606 miles, about 3 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
South Padre Island to Carlsbad, 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 Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport in South Padre Island to Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, 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
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 South Padre Island
Airports in South Padre Island
BRO
Commercial airportBrownsville South Padre Island International Airport
Brownsville · KBRO
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,399 ft
KPIL
Regional airportPort Isabel Cameron County Airport
Port Isabel
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
Arriving Carlsbad
Airports in Carlsbad
CNM
Commercial airportCavern City Air Terminal
Carlsbad · KCNM
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,854 ft
When you land
Things to do in Carlsbad
Carlsbad sits on the Pecos River in southeastern New Mexico, at the western edge of the Permian Basin, and the region’s drilling boom has made Eddy County one of the most productive oil and gas areas in the country. Energy companies, oilfield service firms, pipeline operators and their crews keep local hotels full. Potash mining has been part of the economy since the 1930s, and the Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, a deep underground repository east of town, adds a significant federal and contractor presence.
- 01
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The Big Room, one of the largest cave chambers in North America, is filled with stalactites and stalagmites, and summer evening programs watch bats spiral out of the natural entrance.
- 02
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Just across the Texas line, the park protects Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, and McKittrick Canyon, known for its autumn color.
- 03
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
On a hill above town, this park showcases Chihuahuan Desert plants and animals, including Mexican gray wolves, bison, javelinas and birds of prey.
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Pecos River Riverwalk
Carlsbad’s riverfront offers a sandy beach, walking paths and paddling on a dammed stretch of the Pecos, with pedal boats and kayaks in summer.
- 05
Sitting Bull Falls
West of town in the Lincoln National Forest, a spring-fed waterfall spills over a desert canyon wall into pools, with picnic areas and short hiking trails.
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Christmas on the Pecos
From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, evening boat tours cruise past riverfront homes decked out in elaborate holiday lights, a long-running Carlsbad tradition.
Questions
South Padre Island to Carlsbad flights
How long is a private flight from South Padre Island to Carlsbad?
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 South Padre Island to Carlsbad use?
You can depart from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) or Port Isabel Cameron County Airport (KPIL) and arrive at Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from South Padre Island to Carlsbad 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 South Padre Island and Carlsbad?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Carlsbad back to South Padre Island are priced the same way.
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Carlsbad to South Padre Island
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