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

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San Francisco to Brownsville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,667 mi 3h 36m nonstop +2h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and BRO, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to BRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
175
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Brownsville from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport.
Metric SFO→BRO SJC→BRO
Distance from SFO – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 36m 3h
Departure OTP 84% –
San Jose (SJC) to Brownsville flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Brownsville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,667 mi / 2,682 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 36m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–BRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Brownsville route.
Route details
Distance1,667 mi / 2,682 km
Flight time3h 36m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BRO
Full nameBrownsville South Padre Island International Airport
IATA / ICAOBRO / KBRO
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to BRO flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport take approximately 3h 36m. The route covers 1,667 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to BRO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, MTY, DAL, LAX, AUS, LAS, DTW, MIA, MDW, SEA, DFW and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Brownsville is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from BRO to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. 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 SFO to BRO

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

SFO to BRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to BRO ranges from 3 hours 36 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

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).