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$90+ Cheap flights from Houston to Harlingen, TX (HRL)

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HOU — HRL
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Harlingen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Harlingen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/98:35 pmIAH - HRL
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/119:20 amHRL - IAH
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:45 pmHOU - HRL
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Fri 12/128:05 pmHRL - HOU
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:50 amHOU - HRL
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Tue 12/910:30 amHRL - HOU
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/16$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/129:45 amIAH - HRL
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/149:20 amHRL - IAH
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$192
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sun 12/78:30 pmIAH - HRL
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/95:00 pmHRL - IAH
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/95:00 amIAH - HRL
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/118:04 pmHRL - IAH
1 stop3h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/22:40 pmIAH - HRL
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/67:00 amHRL - IAH
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sun 12/76:00 amIAH - HRL
1 stop3h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/96:10 pmHRL - IAH
1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Fri 12/55:44 amHOU - HRL
1 stop3h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/78:04 pmHRL - HOU
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$214
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:00 pmHOU - HRL
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Sun 12/75:45 amHRL - HOU
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/17$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/26:00 amIAH - HRL
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/66:10 pmHRL - IAH
1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 12/39:02 amHOU - HRL
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/45:36 amHRL - HOU
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$229

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Harlingen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 November 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$245
From Houston to Harlingen Valley Intl
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Harlingen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Harlingen that are best for you.

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HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/6

9:57 am-11:26 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sun 2/8

12:10 pm-1:37 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/11

8:45 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sun 12/14

8:05 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/16

2:40 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 12/19

5:00 am-6:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/16

8:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 12/23

8:35 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/11

9:45 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-8:22 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$179

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/23

8:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 1/28

6:40 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/27

9:54 am-11:24 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-8:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$179

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Sun 12/7

7:50 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 12/9

6:30 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$179

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/23

8:35 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-8:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/18

8:35 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 1/30

12:10 pm-1:37 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Harlingen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Harlingen

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Harlingen, Texas?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Harlingen, Texas (average of $124). Flying from Houston to Harlingen, Texas in May is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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 HOU to HRL?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 November 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Harlingen, Texas in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Harlingen, Texas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Harlingen. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Harlingen, Texas flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and United Airlines from Houston to Harlingen. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Harlingen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Harlingen from Houston?

    If you book a flight to Harlingen from Houston, you will be flying to Valley Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Harlingen Valley Intl (HRL) is located 3.7 mi from the center of Harlingen. There is 1 flight from Houston to Valley Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Harlingen, Texas?

    Departing from Houston to Harlingen, Texas will take you 1h 10m. The distance from Houston to Harlingen, Texas is about 277 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Harlingen, Texas round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Harlingen, Texas, with prices starting at $161. Another option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $179 round trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Harlingen, Texas?

    While on average a flight from Houston to Harlingen, Texas is generally $289, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $184. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Harlingen Valley Intl), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Harlingen?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Harlingen.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Harlingen, Texas?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Harlingen, Texas (average of $124). Flying from Houston to Harlingen, Texas in May is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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 2 airlines flying from Houston to Harlingen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$161Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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