
Private charter · RDU → GLS
Chapel Hill to Galveston
1,040 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Chapel Hill to Galveston, door to door faster.
Trade about 22 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Chapel Hill to Scholes International At Galveston Airport in Galveston, 1,040 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 1,040 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 22 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Chapel Hill
Airports in Chapel Hill
RDU
Major airportRaleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh/Durham · KRDU
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
KTTA
Regional airportRaleigh Executive Jetport
Sanford
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,501 ft
KTDF
Regional airportRaleigh Regional Airport at Person County
Timberlake
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,005 ft
KBUY
Regional airportBurlington Alamance Regional Airport
Burlington
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,406 ft
Arriving Galveston
Airports in Galveston
GLS
Commercial airportScholes International At Galveston Airport
Galveston · KGLS
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,001 ft
When you land
Things to do in Galveston
Galveston is an island city about an hour southeast of downtown Houston, and it lives a double life as a working port and a beach getaway. It is one of the busiest cruise ports in the country, the University of Texas Medical Branch is a major academic medical center and the island’s largest employer, and shipping, port operations and marine research keep business travelers coming year-round. Texas A&M University also runs a maritime campus on Pelican Island.
- 01
The Strand Historic District
Once called the Wall Street of the Southwest, this district of 19th-century commercial buildings is now full of shops, galleries and restaurants, and hosts Dickens on the Strand every December.
- 02
Moody Gardens
Three glass pyramids house a tropical rainforest, an aquarium and a science discovery center, joined by a seasonal waterpark, a paddlewheel boat and a hotel on the island’s bay side.
- 03
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Extending over the Gulf from the Seawall, the pier packs roller coasters, carnival rides, midway games and restaurants above the water, with views along the beachfront.
- 04
Bishop’s Palace
Designed by architect Nicholas Clayton and completed in the 1890s, this ornate stone Victorian mansion on Broadway survived the 1900 storm and is open for guided and self-guided tours.
- 05
Seawall Boulevard and Beaches
Built after the 1900 storm, the Seawall stretches for miles along the Gulf, with a wide sidewalk for walking, biking and surrey rentals above the island’s most popular beaches.
- 06
Texas Seaport Museum and Elissa
At the harbor, visitors can board Elissa, an 1877 tall ship that still sails, and learn about Galveston’s history as a major immigration port.
Questions
Chapel Hill to Galveston flights
How long is a private flight from Chapel Hill to Galveston?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,040 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 22 hours.
Which airports do flights from Chapel Hill to Galveston use?
You can depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), or Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (KTDF) and arrive at Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Chapel Hill to Galveston cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Chapel Hill and Galveston?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Galveston back to Chapel Hill are priced the same way.
Return flight
Galveston to Chapel Hill
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