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$251+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, TX (DTW - HRL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — HRL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Harlingen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Harlingen (HRL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

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$251
(American Airlines)

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August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$314
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Harlingen Valley Intl
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Harlingen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Harlingen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/188:30 amDTW - HRL
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/255:17 pmHRL - DTW
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/186:02 pmDTW - HRL
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/255:25 amHRL - DTW
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:45 amDTW - HRL
2 stops9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/124:02 pmHRL - DTW
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/244:47 pmDTW - HRL
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:16 pmHRL - DTW
2 stops10h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/227:36 pmDTW - HRL
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/35:36 amHRL - DTW
2 stops11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$334

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Harlingen

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DetroitHarlingen

DTW - HRL

DTWHRL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

11:48 am-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 11/12

10:21 am-6:42 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$251

DetroitHarlingen

DTW - HRL

DTWHRL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/18

8:30 am-1:19 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 10/25

5:17 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$251

DetroitHarlingen

DTW - HRL

DTWHRL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/18

6:02 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 10/25

5:25 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$251

DetroitHarlingen

DTW - HRL

DTWHRL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

7:08 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 33m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Mon 1/26

5:48 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$294

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Deals found on 9/15

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, Texas?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, Texas (average of $267). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, Texas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to HRL?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Harlingen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, Texas in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Harlingen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Harlingen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Harlingen. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, Texas?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, Texas in 5h 49m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, Texas is about 1369 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, Texas round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Harlingen, Texas, with prices starting at $128. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $208 and $292, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Harlingen that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Harlingen flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Harlingen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Harlingen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, Texas?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, Texas (average of $267). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Harlingen, Texas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Harlingen

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Harlingen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$128Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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