San Antonio to Heroica Matamoros flights
Heroica Matamoros lies 406 km (252 mi) south of San Antonio, 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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| San Antonio | Heroica Matamoros | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 510,739 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Nearest large airport | SAT, 12 km out | BRO, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Heroica Matamoros
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 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.
Arriving in Heroica Matamoros
Heroica Matamoros is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO), 8 km (5 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, 12 km), Valley International Airport (HRL, 42 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 | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,399 ft | 22 ft |
| General Servando Canales International Airport (regional) | MAM | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,546 ft | 25 ft |
| Valley International Airport (regional) | HRL | 42 km (26 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 Heroica Matamoros from San Antonio?
406 km (252 mi) in a straight line, south of San Antonio.
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Heroica Matamoros 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 San Antonio and Heroica Matamoros?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Antonio to Heroica Matamoros flights?
Typically San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO); Heroica Matamoros also has MAM, HRL, REX, MFE.
What currency do I need in Heroica Matamoros?
The Peso (MXN).
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.