Austin to Harlingen (AUS–HRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–HRL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 274 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 22 | 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h05-1h10 | – | – | |
| CSB CSB | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 22 | – | 92 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 23m | 1h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AUS to HRL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to HRL is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 274 miles (441 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Dallas Love Field and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).