Austin to Brownsville flights
Brownsville lies 486 km (302 mi) south of Austin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 22 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Austin | Brownsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 974,447 | 186,738 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | AUS, 11 km out | BRO, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 78520–78526 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Austin
Austin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,250-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 89 km).
Arriving in Brownsville
Brownsville is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,399 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM, 15 km), Valley International Airport (HRL, 40 km), General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX, 74 km), McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (regional) | BRO | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,399 ft | 22 ft |
| General Servando Canales International Airport (regional) | MAM | 15 km (9 mi) | 7,546 ft | 25 ft |
| Valley International Airport (regional) | HRL | 40 km (25 mi) | 9,400 ft | 36 ft |
| General Lucio Blanco International Airport (regional) | REX | 74 km (46 mi) | 6,243 ft | 139 ft |
| McAllen Miller International Airport (regional) | MFE | 80 km (50 mi) | 7,120 ft | 107 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Brownsville from Austin?
486 km (302 mi) in a straight line, south of Austin.
How long does it take to get from Austin to Brownsville by air?
About 1 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Austin and Brownsville?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Austin to Brownsville flights?
Typically Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO); Brownsville also has MAM, HRL, REX, MFE.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.