Houston to Brownsville (IAH–BRO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC3229
AC Air Canada
ERJ
10:03 AM
CDT TB
11:34 AM
MST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4813
UA United
E145
10:05 AM
CDT TB
11:36 AM
MST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4929
UA United
E145
2:55 PM
CDT TB
4:22 PM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3231
AC Air Canada
ERJ
2:55 PM
CDT TB
4:22 PM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1238
CM Copa
E145
2:55 PM
CDT TB
4:22 PM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1237
CM Copa
ERJ
5:23 PM
CDT TB
6:50 PM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4832
UA United
ERJ
5:25 PM
CDT TB
7:11 PM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6092
EK Emirates
E145
8:04 PM
CDT TB
9:31 PM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3225
AC Air Canada
E145
8:04 PM
CDT TB
9:31 PM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4835
UA United
ERJ
8:04 PM
CDT TB
9:31 PM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1236
CM Copa
E145
8:04 PM
CDT TB
9:31 PM
MST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4309
UA United
ERJ
8:18 PM
CDT TB
9:47 PM
MST
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1245
CM Copa
E145
5:15 AM
MST
6:40 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3224
AC Air Canada
ERJ
5:15 AM
MST
6:40 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4952
UA United
ERJ
5:15 AM
MST
6:40 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1243
CM Copa
E145
7:18 AM
MST
8:44 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4346
UA United
E145
7:18 AM
MST
8:44 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4794
AC Air Canada
E145
7:18 AM
MST
8:44 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4271
UA United
ERJ
9:25 AM
MST
10:53 AM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3232
AC Air Canada
E145
9:35 AM
MST
11:01 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1242
CM Copa
E145
12:10 PM
MST
1:35 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4329
UA United
E145
12:10 PM
MST
1:35 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3226
AC Air Canada
ERJ
12:15 PM
MST
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3228
AC Air Canada
E145
5:14 PM
MST
6:40 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4365
UA United
E145
5:14 PM
MST
6:40 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Brownsville
4 carriers, 84 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 84 Flights/wk 309 mi 1h 27m nonstop -2h behind 5 1-stop hubs

IAH–BRO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 309 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–BRO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 35 E145, ERJ 1h27-3h46 0% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 21 E145, ERJ 1h27-1h31 0% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 21 E145, ERJ 1h27 0% Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 E145 1h27 0%
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AC, CM, EK, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – AC, CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + CM + UA (77 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to BRO direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
84
Outbound / wk
91
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to BRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
156
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → BRO
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
BRO → IAH
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Brownsville is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · BRO: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Brownsville.
Distance & Flight Time
309 mi / 497 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m to 3h 46m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–BRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Brownsville route.
Route details
Distance309 mi / 497 km
Flight time1h 27m to 3h 46m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights84 out / 91 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: BRO
IATA / ICAOBRO / KBRO
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to BRO flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport take approximately 1h 27m to 3h 46m. The route covers 309 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines.
There are approximately 84 nonstop flights per week from IAH to BRO. The return direction has about 91 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BTR, DAL, MDW, SFO and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Brownsville is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from BRO to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 IAH to BRO

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to BRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to BRO ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes to 3 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 309 miles (497 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BTR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.