Brownsville to San Francisco (BRO–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Brownsville to San Francisco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,667 mi 3h 51m nonstop -2h behind 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BRO and SFO, connecting options are available through 14 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRO to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
205
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Brownsville

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric BRO→SFO MTY→SFO
Distance from BRO 167 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 7
Flight time 3h 51m 4h 6m
Airports within 200 miles of BRO with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Brownsville.
BRO: CDT · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Brownsville, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
1,667 mi / 2,682 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 51m.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

BRO–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brownsville to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance1,667 mi / 2,682 km
Flight time3h 51m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: BRO
IATA / ICAOBRO / KBRO
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRO to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport to San Francisco International Airport take approximately 3h 51m. The route covers 1,667 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BRO to SFO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, FAT, SNA, LAS, AUS, LAX, DAL, TLC, GDL, ATL, DFW, IAH, MTY and MSY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Brownsville.
Yes, return flights from SFO to BRO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MTY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BRO to SFO

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BRO to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRO to SFO ranges from 3 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,682 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterrey (MTY).