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$68+ Cheap flights from Houston to Harlingen, TX (HRL)

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HOU — HRL
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
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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 January 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$135
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$68
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$269
From Houston to Harlingen Valley Intl
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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 January 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/299:57 amIAH - HRL
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/35:25 pmHRL - IAH
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$135
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 2/48:40 pmHOU - HRL
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Wed 2/116:40 pmHRL - HOU
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$135
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/274:00 pmHOU - HRL
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Tue 1/276:40 pmHRL - HOU
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$156
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/309:57 amIAH - HRL
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/27:00 amHRL - IAH
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/48:00 amIAH - HRL
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/116:44 pmHRL - IAH
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/296:00 amIAH - HRL
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/36:44 pmHRL - IAH
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$171
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/169:54 amIAH - HRL
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/35:20 pmHRL - IAH
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$176
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/79:57 amIAH - HRL
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/75:25 pmHRL - IAH
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/56:00 amIAH - HRL
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/96:44 pmHRL - IAH
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/305:00 amIAH - HRL
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/26:44 pmHRL - IAH
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/259:57 amIAH - HRL
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/15:25 pmHRL - IAH
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$194
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/258:00 amHOU - HRL
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Sun 2/111:15 amHRL - HOU
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$194

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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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Harlingen that are best for you.

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Houston

Fly to

Harlingen

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/29

6:35 pm-8:01 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 2/3

5:25 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$135

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/4

8:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 2/11

6:40 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$135

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

6:35 pm-8:01 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 2/11

12:10 pm-1:37 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$135

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/30

9:57 am-11:26 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Mon 2/2

9:20 am-10:47 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$157

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 2/11

6:44 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$159

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/16

9:54 am-11:24 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 3/3

5:20 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$176

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/7

9:57 am-11:26 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 2/7

5:25 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

HoustonHarlingen

IAH - HRL

IAHHRL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/13

6:32 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-8:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$179

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sun 2/1

11:15 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$194

HoustonHarlingen

HOU - HRL

HOUHRL

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/13

8:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 1/14

6:30 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$239

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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 $184). 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 January 8, 2026.

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 15% 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 January 3, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Harlingen, Texas flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 January 8, 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
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

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
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

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
9,139 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

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 are 2 flights 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 38% 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, 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 $184). 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$161Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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