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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For as low as $257, United Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Harlingen, Texas in 5h 33m. 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 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HRL to MSY?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Harlingen, Texas to New Orleans as you normally would.

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

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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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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 15, 2026.

Fri 1/305:25 pm

HRL

MSY

1 stop5h 33m

United Airlines

Tue 2/35:35 pm

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 24m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$257

Sat 1/319:20 am

HRL

MSY

1 stop3h 49m

United Airlines

Tue 2/37:00 am

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 26m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/13

$287

Wed 4/152:47 pm

HRL

MSY

1 stop7h 13m

American Airlines

Fri 4/175:30 am

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 47m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$317

Fri 1/236:44 pm

HRL

MSY

1 stop4h 15m

American Airlines

Mon 1/261:27 pm

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 47m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$339

Fri 1/167:10 pm

HRL

MSY

1 stop3h 10m

Southwest

Mon 1/196:05 am

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 30m

Southwest

Deal found 1/15

$409

Sun 1/186:30 am

HRL

MSY

1 stop3h 45m

Southwest

Mon 1/196:05 am

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 30m

Southwest

Deal found 1/15

$414

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Fri 1/305:25 pm

HRL

MSY

1 stop5h 33m

United Airlines

Tue 2/35:35 pm

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 24m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$257

Wed 4/152:47 pm

HRL

MSY

1 stop7h 13m

American Airlines

Fri 4/175:30 am

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 47m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$317

Sat 1/319:20 am

HRL

MSY

1 stop3h 49m

United Airlines

Tue 2/37:00 am

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 26m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/13

$287

Wed 4/157:00 am

HRL

MSY

1 stop4h 04m

United Airlines

Fri 4/1710:22 am

MSY

HRL

2 stops9h 18m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$775

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Fri 1/167:10 pm

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MSY

1 stop3h 10m

Southwest

Mon 1/196:05 am

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1 stop4h 30m

Southwest

Deal found 1/15

$409

Sun 1/186:30 am

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MSY

1 stop3h 45m

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Mon 1/196:05 am

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 30m

Southwest

Deal found 1/15

$414

Fri 1/236:44 pm

HRL

MSY

1 stop4h 15m

American Airlines

Mon 1/261:27 pm

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 47m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$339

Fri 1/305:25 pm

HRL

MSY

1 stop5h 33m

United Airlines

Tue 2/35:35 pm

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 24m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$257

Sat 1/319:20 am

HRL

MSY

1 stop3h 49m

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Tue 2/37:00 am

MSY

HRL

1 stop4h 26m

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Deal found 1/13

$287

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Fri 1/30

5:25 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 33m

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Tue 2/3

5:35 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

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HRL - MSY

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Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 1/31

9:20 am-1:09 pm

1 stop3h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

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HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL - MSY

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

Wed 4/15

2:47 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

5:30 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 47m

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HarlingenNew Orleans

HRL - MSY

HRLMSY

Harlingen Valley Intl

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7:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop4h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

10:22 am-7:40 pm

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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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

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

4,258 reviews

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

4,258 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,258 reviews

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

9,163 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,258 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Harlingen, Texas to New Orleans?
For as low as $257, United Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Harlingen, Texas in 5h 33m. 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 39% 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$176	Average$317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$246	Average$283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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