Fort Worth to Brownsville flights
Brownsville lies 759 km (472 mi) south of Fort Worth, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 43 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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| Fort Worth | Brownsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 186,738 |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | DFW, 33 km out | BRO, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 76101–76199 | 78520–78526 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Fort Worth
Fort Worth is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 13,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Love Field (DAL, 46 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 11 km), Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 69 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 Fort Worth?
759 km (472 mi) in a straight line, south of Fort Worth.
How long does it take to get from Fort Worth to Brownsville by air?
About 1 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fort Worth and Brownsville?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Fort Worth to Brownsville flights?
Typically Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 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.