Hot Air Balloon Rides in Texas: Where to Fly

Texas offers ballooning across its major metros and Hill Country. Key operators by region:

Austin

• Austin Balloons – group, private, sunrise flights.
• Balloons Over Texas – Austin + other TX/US locations.

Dallas/Fort Worth

• Dallas Hot Air Balloons – private, group, champagne brunch.
• Texas Balloon Rides – multiple DFW launch sites.

Houston

• Houston Hot Air Balloon Rides – group, private, sunrise.
• Sky’s the Limit Ballooning – Houston & surroundings.

San Antonio

• Hot Air Ballooning San Antonio – private, group, sunrise.
• Balloon Fiesta – various SA-area locations.

Other Areas

Hill Country (Fredericksburg, Waco), Rio Grande Valley, and Panhandle operators exist. Search “hot air balloon rides [city] Texas” for current FAA-certified pilots.

Flights typically launch at sunrise (calm winds); allow 3–4 hours total. Book weeks ahead for weekends.