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Historic Brownsville Museum
Interactive history museum in a former rail depot with local heritage exhibits, model trains, and rotating displays for all ages.
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Houston, TX to Brownsville, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to Brownsville, TX will cost around $707 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $364.
On Thu, Nov 05, we found 29 flights from Houston, TX to Brownsville, TX, including 4 direct services.
On Thu, Nov 05 the direct flights cover the 478 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Thu, Nov 05 the longest flights will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Flights from Houston, TX to Brownsville, TX depart on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $366 but you can travel from only $44 by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 297 miles (478 km) distance in 1h 18m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 297 miles (478 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $366 |
Flights per day 5 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 18m |
First flight 5:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Houston, TX to Brownsville, TX.
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to Brownsville, TX flights for tomorrow, Thursday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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AA5132+ AA3341 | 5:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h11 | 10:11 AM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA5132+ AA4040 | 5:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h09 | 3:09 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA2551+ AA4040 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h09 | 3:09 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA2551+ AA3875 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 13h30 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA2551+ AA3341 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h11 | 10:11 AM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA3875 · AA3414 | 6:00 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 13h30 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA4040 · AA3414 | 6:00 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 9h09 | 3:09 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA3341 · AA3414 | 6:00 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 4h11 | 10:11 AM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA2520 · AA2747+ AA3875 | 6:37 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 12h53 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 2 transfers | |
AA1347 · AA1562+ AA3875 | 7:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 12h30 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 2 transfers | |
AA3152+ AA3875 | 7:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 12h30 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA3152+ AA4040 | 7:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h09 | 3:09 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA1347 · AA3321+ AA3875 | 7:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 12h30 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 2 transfers | |
AA3967 · AA4040 | 8:57 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h12 | 3:09 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA764 · AA531+ AA3875 | 9:13 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h17 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 2 transfers | |
UA4741 | 9:47 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h32 | 11:19 AM Brownsville | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3258 · AA1562+ AA3875 | 9:50 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h40 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 2 transfers | |
AA3467 · AA4040 | 9:58 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 5h11 | 3:09 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA3467 · AA3875 | 9:58 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 9h32 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA5187+ AA4040 | 10:35 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h34 | 3:09 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA6301+ AA3898 | 11:35 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 11h21 | 10:56 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA6301+ AA3875 | 11:35 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 7h55 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA6197+ AA3875 | 12:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h24 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
AA3911 · AA3875 | 2:01 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h29 | 7:30 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
UA4929 | 2:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h26 | 4:01 PM Brownsville | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5530+ AA3898 | 4:14 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h42 | 10:56 PM Brownsville | 1 transfer | |
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Interactive history museum in a former rail depot with local heritage exhibits, model trains, and rotating displays for all ages.
Science and children’s museum with hands-on exhibits, a nature focus, and family-friendly activities near the zoo and resaca.
Local art museum featuring regional and Mexican art, photography, and changing exhibitions in the city’s Mitte Cultural District.
Downtown heritage area with restored buildings, shops, public art, and an easy walking route through historic Brownsville.
Linear waterway park with walking trails, birdwatching, native habitat, and a peaceful route through central Brownsville.
Popular riverside park with trails, playgrounds, event spaces, and views of the resaca in the Mitte Cultural District.
South Texas taco on a soft flour tortilla, often filled with barbacoa, bean and cheese, or potato and egg. A daily staple tied to border breakfast culture.
Slow-cooked seasoned beef cheek or head meat, usually served in tacos. A weekend favorite across the Rio Grande Valley with deep Mexican border roots.
Whole red snapper or similar fish, butterflied and grilled over charcoal. Popular in Brownsville for its Gulf seafood freshness and Tamaulipas influence.
Upscale steakhouse offering steaks, seafood, and cocktails in a polished atmosphere suited to dinners and business meals.
Popular local seafood restaurant known for Gulf shrimp, fried platters, and casual family-friendly dining near the waterfront area.
Well-known local taqueria for tacos, tortas, and Mexican breakfast dishes with a straightforward, fast-casual atmosphere.
More affordable than many US cities, with lower hotel, dining, and transport costs for visitors, though beach-area prices can be higher in peak season.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants. Round up or tip 10% for taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafes, but not always expected.
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Most Houston, TX to Brownsville, TX flights use the George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Brownsville airport pair. Use this guide to compare Houston, TX and Brownsville, TX airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 7 km from Houston city centre. Public transport options include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and Chick-fil-A
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental..
Brownsville is 6 km from Brownsville city centre. Public transport options include:
Brownsville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are dining options in the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Brownsville.
Available at Brownsville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brownsville: The airport is wheelchair accessible.
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