Brownsville to Puebla flights
Puebla lies 766 km (476 mi) south of Brownsville, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 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.
| Brownsville | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 186,738 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | BRO, 7 km out | PBC, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 78520–78526 | 15020–96670 |
Clocks in Puebla are 1 h behind Brownsville right now, so a 1 h 44 min journey lands only 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puebla
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Puebla
Puebla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Puebla
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla. Of the 224 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (89), and 22 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 66,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puebla from Brownsville?
766 km (476 mi) in a straight line, south of Brownsville.
How long does it take to get from Brownsville to Puebla by air?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brownsville and Puebla?
Puebla is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Brownsville to Puebla flights?
Typically Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC).
What currency do I need in Puebla?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Puebla?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- 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.