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$205+ Cheap flights from Harlingen to New Orleans (HRL - MSY)

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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRL — MSY
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Wed 9/9
Wed 9/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Harlingen to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Harlingen to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harlingen to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Sat 9/54:30 pm -
1 stop3h 25m
Sun 9/67:30 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 8/8$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3110:34 am -
1 stop6h 37m
Sat 9/59:31 am -
1 stop24h 33m
Deal found 8/8$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Mon 8/314:40 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Sat 9/512:35 pm -
2 stops6h 20m
Deal found 8/8$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/115:25 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Wed 11/185:26 pm -
1 stop5h 22m
Deal found 8/10$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sat 8/2212:35 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Wed 8/269:20 am -
1 stop3h 40m
Deal found 8/7$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/295:50 am -
1 stop4h 21m
Sun 11/15:39 am -
1 stop4h 34m
Deal found 8/8$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/95:30 pm -
2 stops5h 45m
Sun 10/115:30 am -
2 stops7h 35m
Deal found 8/6$379

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harlingen (HRL) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 August 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$292
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Harlingen to New Orleans 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 August 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Harlingen to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL Harlingen Valley Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 9/5

4:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop3h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/6

7:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$309

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL Harlingen Valley Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Mon 8/31

4:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

12:35 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$319

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL Harlingen Valley Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 11/11

5:25 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/18

5:26 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$337
Quickest round-trip

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL Harlingen Valley Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 10/9

6:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop3h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/11

8:35 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop3h 05m

$354

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL Harlingen Valley Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 8/22

6:05 am-12:00 pm

2 stops5h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/26

10:20 am-3:50 pm

2 stops5h 30m

$359

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL Harlingen Valley Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 9/4

1:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

5:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 50m

$420

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL Harlingen Valley Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 8/25

1:59 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop6h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-9:52 pm

2 stops14h 52m

$576
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL Harlingen Valley Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 8/18

1:59 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$205

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Deals found on 8/10

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Compare providers for flights from Harlingen to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Harlingen to New Orleans in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Harlingen-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Harlingen-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harlingen-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harlingen-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Harlingen-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Harlingen to New Orleans

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Harlingen to New Orleans?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Harlingen to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Harlingen to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Harlingen to New Orleans?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Harlingen to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $256.

What’s the fastest layover option from Harlingen to New Orleans?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Harlingen to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Houston (HOU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Harlingen to New Orleans?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Harlingen to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (HOU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 53m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated August 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest from Harlingen to New Orleans have to say. 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
4,218 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

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

  • How popular is this Harlingen to New Orleans flight route?

    Flights from Harlingen Valley Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Harlingen to New Orleans?

    Airlines like Southwest and American Airlines fly from Harlingen to New Orleans in about 3h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 12m. There are 520 mi between Harlingen and New Orleans. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Harlingen to New Orleans round-trip?

    Currently priced at $196, Southwest will fly you from Harlingen to New Orleans and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Southwest is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Harlingen to New Orleans?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harlingen to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Harlingen to New Orleans

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Harlingen to New Orleans. 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 August 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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