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Cheap flights from Houston to Harlingen (HRL)

HOU — HRL
Nov 3 — Nov 101
Tue 11/3
Tue 11/10
1 adult, Economy
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Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$289
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Harlingen

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Harlingen from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Harlingen (average of $179). Flying from Houston to Harlingen in August is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Harlingen in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Harlingen

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
7.9
Good
4,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,216 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,285 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Harlingen round-trip from $179. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. Users have found that United Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Harlingen (average of $179). Flying from Houston to Harlingen in August is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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