Austin to Harlingen (AUS–HRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–HRL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and CSB lead the route. The flight covers 274 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 11 | 7M8, 7S7 | 1h05-1h10 | – | – | |
| CSB CSB | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Harlingen from Austin
| Metric | AUS→HRL | GRK→HRL | IAH→HRL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 61 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | – | 98 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 23m | 1h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · HRL: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Harlingen.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–HRL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to HRL
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Valley International Airport (HRL) are connected by nonstop service from CSB and Southwest Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUS to HRL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to HRL ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 274 miles (441 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).