Why go
- City in Texas, United States.
- Served by Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).
History
Brownsville is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the largest city and county seat of Cameron County, located on the western Gulf Coast in South Texas, adjacent to the border with Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The city covers 145.2 sq mi (376.066 km2), and had a population of 186,738 at the 2020 census. As of the 2020 U.S. census, it is the 136th-most populous city in the United States and 18th-most populous in Texas. It is part of the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan area. The city is known for its year-round subtropical climate, deep-water seaport, and Hispanic culture.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (735, 737-700, 737-300) · 4 routes: Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio
- AirTran Airways FL (735, 737-300) · 2 routes: Houston*, Midland*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 1 route: Houston*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Aeromar VW (ATR, CRJ) · 1 route: Mexico City
- AeroMéxico AM (ERJ) · 1 route: Mexico City*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BRO has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Brownsville, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.