Flights
Flights to New Braunfels
Flying to New Braunfels for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near New Braunfels, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 135 upcoming events in and around New Braunfels (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown New Braunfels is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 25 miles away. Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is 43 miles away. For Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, the nearest is SAT at 24 miles.
Airports serving New Braunfels
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of New Braunfels, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio International Airport (SAT) 25 mi (40 km) | Large | Nearest to Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, Gruene Hall, Wurstfest and Seguin Schoolyard. |
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 43 mi (69 km) | Large | Nearest to Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, UFCU Stadium, The Marc and Cheatham Street Warehouse. |
Nearest airport to each New Braunfels venue
The busiest venues in and around New Braunfels, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre Hotels near Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre | SAT, 24 mi | AUS, 44 mi |
| Gruene Hall Hotels near Gruene Hall | SAT, 26 mi | AUS, 41 mi |
| Strahan Arena at the University Events Center Hotels near Strahan Arena at the University Events Center | AUS, 26 mi | SAT, 41 mi |
| Wurstfest Hotels near Wurstfest | SAT, 24 mi | AUS, 44 mi |
| UFCU Stadium Hotels near UFCU Stadium | AUS, 26 mi | SAT, 41 mi |
| The Marc Hotels near The Marc | AUS, 27 mi | SAT, 40 mi |
| Cheatham Street Warehouse Hotels near Cheatham Street Warehouse | AUS, 27 mi | SAT, 40 mi |
| Seguin Schoolyard Hotels near Seguin Schoolyard | SAT, 30 mi | AUS, 47 mi |
- Strahan Arena at the University Events Center is nearer AUS (26 mi) than SAT (41 mi).
- UFCU Stadium is nearer AUS (26 mi) than SAT (41 mi).
- The Marc is nearer AUS (27 mi) than SAT (40 mi).
Best airport for most New Braunfels events
Each upcoming event in and around New Braunfels counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Nov 8, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 4 of 8, including Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre | |
| AUS | 4 of 8, including Strahan Arena at the University Events Center |
Flying in for a New Braunfels event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 42 events in and around New Braunfels; 71% on Fri–Sun; 22 of the 33 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Wurstfest
Wurstfest, New Braunfels, Texas
Wurstfest
Wurstfest, New Braunfels, Texas
Wurstfest
Wurstfest, New Braunfels, Texas
Wurstfest
Wurstfest, New Braunfels, Texas
Wurstfest
Wurstfest, New Braunfels, Texas
From about $51.00View TicketsRay Wylie Hubbard
Gruene Hall, New Braunfels, Texas
From about $150.00View TicketsWurstfest
Wurstfest, New Braunfels, Texas
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Gruene Hall, New Braunfels, Texas
From about $186.00View Tickets
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- Nov 9: Wurstfest
- Nov 10: Wurstfest
- Nov 11: Wurstfest
- Nov 12: Wurstfest
- Nov 13: Wurstfest
- Nov 14: Wurstfest
- Nov 15: Wurstfest
- Nov 19: Landslide - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
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Flying in to New Braunfels: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre it is SAT, 24 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is nearest most New Braunfels venues?
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 70% of upcoming events in and around New Braunfels (as of Nov 8, 2026); AUS for 30%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
How many airports serve New Braunfels?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown New Braunfels: San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Which airport is best for Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre?
The closest airport to Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 24 miles away in a straight line; Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is 44 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to New Braunfels?
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown New Braunfels, 25 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists AUS (43 miles).
Which New Braunfels venues are closer to AUS?
Of the busiest New Braunfels venues, Strahan Arena at the University Events Center (26 mi, against 41 mi to SAT), UFCU Stadium (26 mi, against 41 mi to SAT) and The Marc (27 mi, against 40 mi to SAT) are nearer AUS than SAT in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many events are in New Braunfels in the next 30 days?
42 in and around New Braunfels in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 22 of the 33 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is SAT from downtown New Braunfels?
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 25 miles (40 km) from downtown New Braunfels in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Gruene Hall?
The closest airport to Gruene Hall is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 26 miles away in a straight line; Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is 41 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
