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$312+ Cheap flights from Harlingen, TX to New Orleans (HRL - MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRL — MSY
Mar 2 — Mar 91
Mon 3/2
Mon 3/9
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 January 31, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/166:25 pm
HRL
-
MSY
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Wed 3/258:05 am
MSY
-
HRL
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 1/303:22 pm
HRL
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MSY
1 stop4h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 2/21:27 pm
MSY
-
HRL
1 stop4h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/1312:10 pm
HRL
-
MSY
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 3/173:54 pm
MSY
-
HRL
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/30$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/135:30 pm
HRL
-
MSY
2 stops5h 30m
Southwest
Tue 3/178:05 am
MSY
-
HRL
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/30$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 4/165:18 pm
HRL
-
MSY
1 stop4h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 4/197:00 am
MSY
-
HRL
1 stop4h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/30$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/712:10 pm
HRL
-
MSY
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 2/103:59 pm
MSY
-
HRL
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/30$409
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 1/306:40 pm
HRL
-
MSY
1 stop3h 05m
Southwest
Sun 2/16:05 am
MSY
-
HRL
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/30$509
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/135:30 pm
HRL
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MSY
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Sun 3/158:30 pm
MSY
-
HRL
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/30$519

Find flight deals from Harlingen to New Orleans

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 January 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$312
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$282
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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 January 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Harlingen to New Orleans that are best for you.

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HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL - MSY

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Mon 3/16

6:25 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/25

8:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$312

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL - MSY

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 3/13

12:10 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop6h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/17

3:54 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$377

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL - MSY

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 3/13

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops5h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/17

8:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$402

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL - MSY

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 4/16

5:18 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop4h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/19

7:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

$408

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL - MSY

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 3/13

5:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/15

8:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop3h 35m

$519

HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL - MSY

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 2/14

5:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/17

12:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$542

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Deals found on 1/28

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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, Texas-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, Texas-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harlingen, Texas-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harlingen, Texas-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, Texas-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Harlingen to New Orleans

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to New Orleans (average of $137). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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.

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 January 31, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and United Airlines 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
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,219 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 long is the flight from Harlingen, Texas to New Orleans?

    For as low as $312, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from Harlingen, Texas in 5h 40m. Harlingen, Texas and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 520 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($176), and United Airlines ($246) offers the cheapest pricing from Harlingen, Texas to New Orleans. You may be able to fly from Harlingen, Texas to New Orleans for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to New Orleans?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to New Orleans (average of $137). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 January 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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