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$55+ Cheap flights from Harlingen, TX (HRL) to Houston

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRL — HOU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Harlingen to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harlingen (HRL) to Houston (HO1). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$55
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$229
From Harlingen Valley Intl to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Harlingen to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harlingen to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/175:10 amHRL - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/278:30 pmIAH - HRL
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/17:30 pmHRL - HOU
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Fri 7/42:15 pmHOU - HRL
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/257:59 pmHRL - IAH
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/295:00 amIAH - HRL
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/95:25 amHRL - HOU
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/108:23 pmHOU - HRL
1 stop3h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$214

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HarlingenHouston

HRL - IAH

HRLIAH

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 7/17

5:10 am-6:36 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/27

8:30 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$179

HarlingenHouston

HRL - HOU

HRLHOU

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 7/1

7:30 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/4

2:15 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$179

HarlingenHouston

HRL - IAH

HRLIAH

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 6/25

7:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/29

5:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop4h 35m

$209

HarlingenHouston

HRL - HOU

HRLHOU

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 7/9

5:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 15m

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/10

8:23 pm-12:06 am

1 stop3h 43m

$214

HarlingenHouston

HRL - IAH

HRLIAH

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 9/9

2:05 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$55

HarlingenHouston

HRL - HOU

HRLHOU

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 9/9

11:15 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$55

HarlingenHouston

HRL - IAH

HRLIAH

Harlingen Valley Intl

Mon 7/14

5:25 am-9:17 am

1 stop3h 52m

$100

HarlingenHouston

HRL - HOU

HRLHOU

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 7/15

7:59 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$100

HarlingenHouston

HRL - IAH

HRLIAH

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 7/16

1:49 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$312

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Best time to book a flight from Harlingen to Houston

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

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 HRL to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Harlingen to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Harlingen, Texas to Houston in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Harlingen to Houston, such as Southwest, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Harlingen to Houston. 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 from for flights from Harlingen to Houston?

    Harlingen Valley Intl (HRL), located 3.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Harlingen to Houston. 2 airlines have flights from Valley Intl to Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Harlingen Valley Intl to Houston should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Houston per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Harlingen, Texas to Houston round-trip from $179. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $179, and American Airlines, from $209. United Airlines is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Harlingen, Texas to Houston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $55 and $100 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Houston is generally $256, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $94. When looking at the most popular route, (Harlingen Valley Intl - Houston Hobby), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 Harlingen to Houston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Harlingen to Houston. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$150Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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