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$99+ Cheap flights from Houston to Harlingen (HRL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — HRL
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Thu 8/20
Thu 8/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Harlingen

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 July 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/108:35 pm
IAH
-
HRL
Nonstop1h 19m
United Airlines
Thu 8/135:18 pm
HRL
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 8/118:40 pm
HOU
-
HRL
Nonstop1h 05m
Southwest
Tue 8/184:25 pm
HRL
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 8/135:00 am
IAH
-
HRL
1 stop5h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 8/176:43 pm
HRL
-
IAH
1 stop3h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/2110:10 am
HOU
-
HRL
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Sun 8/236:00 am
HRL
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 10/98:35 pm
IAH
-
HRL
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 10/135:05 am
HRL
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/79:30 pm
HOU
-
HRL
Nonstop1h 05m
Southwest
Tue 8/114:25 pm
HRL
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 8/69:30 pm
HOU
-
HRL
Nonstop1h 05m
Southwest
Mon 8/105:30 am
HRL
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/16$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/1010:26 am
IAH
-
HRL
1 stop4h 16m
American Airlines
Thu 8/1310:34 am
HRL
-
IAH
1 stop4h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/195:00 am
IAH
-
HRL
1 stop5h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 8/266:43 pm
HRL
-
IAH
1 stop3h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sun 8/96:49 pm
IAH
-
HRL
1 stop4h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 8/168:03 pm
HRL
-
IAH
1 stop3h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/17$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/2912:05 pm
IAH
-
HRL
Nonstop1h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 9/25:18 pm
HRL
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Fri 7/316:30 pm
IAH
-
HRL
Nonstop1h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 8/45:10 am
HRL
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$269

Find 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 July 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$197
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$413
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 July 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Harlingen that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/10

8:35 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 8/13

5:18 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$197
Quickest round-trip

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/11

8:40 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 8/18

4:25 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$197

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/18

11:20 am-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 8/26

12:35 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$207

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Fri 8/7

9:30 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 8/11

4:25 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$233

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/6

10:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Mon 8/10

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$247

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/14

10:10 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 9/19

11:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$247

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/24

2:40 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 8/26

5:18 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$267

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/29

12:05 pm-1:24 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 9/2

5:18 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$267

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/31

6:30 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 8/4

5:10 am-6:35 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$269

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/4

8:35 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 8/7

5:10 am-6:35 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$269

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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 July 21, 2026.

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 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Harlingen?

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Harlingen. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Harlingen flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon 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 July 21, 2026.
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
4,239 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
10,013 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

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 are 2 flights from Houston to Valley Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Harlingen?

    For as low as $197, United Airlines can have you in Harlingen from Houston in 1h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 277 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Harlingen round-trip from $169. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Users have found that Southwest is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Harlingen?

    While on average a flight from Houston to Harlingen is generally $199, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $134. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Harlingen Valley Intl), you can expect to pay $197 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?

    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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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 July 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$169Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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