Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to South Padre Island International Airport (BRO): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Padre Island International Airport take 1 hour 20 minutes. Brownsville and Houston are in the same timezone (UTC-5), so you won't need to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 55 weekly flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Padre Island International Airport. The 05:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest available from IAH to BRO. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:45 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Finding a convenient stopover on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Padre Island International Airport is simple with our handy search tool. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to view your options. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is a popular stopover when travelling from IAH to BRO.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Padre Island International Airport is 114 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 165 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from IAH to BRO, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Padre Island International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Travelling from central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport takes about 49 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Padre Island International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near IAH:
Arriving at South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
If you have a late flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Padre Island International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BRO:
Getting from South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to central Brownsville
From South Padre Island International Airport, Brownsville is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 39 minutes.
When to fly to South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Padre Island International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Brownsville. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in November.
When reserving your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Padre Island International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brownsville, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAH to BRO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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Complete your Brownsville trip with hotels and a car rental
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