Cancún to Harlingen (CUN–HRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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770 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
HOU Houston 4h 28m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Harlingen flights
IAH Houston 4h 30m UA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Harlingen flights
AUS Austin 5h 10m AAWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Harlingen flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 36m AAAYBA → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Harlingen flights
MSP Minneapolis 23h 8m DLSY → DLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Harlingen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cancún to Harlingen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 770 mi 2h 16m nonstop

CUN–HRL had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 770 miles in 2h 16m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CUN Routes HRL Routes CUN Live Flights HRL Live Flights HRL Delays
All flights from Harlingen (HRL) Harlingen to Cancún flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CUN–HRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to HRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
HOU ~4h 28m IAH ~4h 30m AUS ~5h 10m DFW ~5h 36m MSP ~23h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
238
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CUN → HRL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
HRL → CUN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HRL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Harlingen is 0 hours the same as Cancún.
CUN: EST · HRL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 6:00 PM in Harlingen.
Distance & Flight Time
770 mi / 1,240 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 16m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

Facts

CUN–HRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Harlingen route.
Route details
Distance770 mi / 1,240 km
Flight time2h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CUN
Full nameCancún International Airport
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: HRL
Full nameValley International Airport
IATA / ICAOHRL / KHRL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to HRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Valley International Airport take about 2h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 770 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CUN to HRL: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 16m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental and Austin Bergstrom.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HRL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from HRL to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to HRL

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Valley International Airport (HRL) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CUN to HRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to HRL is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 770 miles (1,240 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.