Brownsville to San Antonio flights
San Antonio lies 404 km (251 mi) north of Brownsville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 16 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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| Brownsville | San Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 186,738 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | BRO, 7 km out | SAT, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 78520–78526 | 78201–78299 |
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 San Antonio
San Antonio is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,505 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio International Airport | SAT | 12 km (7 mi) | 8,505 ft | 809 ft |
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Staying in San Antonio
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 812 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (447), and 2 are five-star. Across 355 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 244,086 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Antonio from Brownsville?
404 km (251 mi) in a straight line, north of Brownsville.
How long does it take to get from Brownsville to San Antonio by air?
About 1 h 16 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 San Antonio?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Brownsville to San Antonio flights?
Typically Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT).
Where can I stay in San Antonio?
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio, 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.