Detroit to Harlingen (DTW–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
AUS Austin 4h 54m AFAMDL WN Austin (AUS) to Harlingen flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 8m AAAFAM AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Harlingen flights
IAH Houston 5h 29m AMDLF9 ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Harlingen flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 9m AFAMDL DLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Harlingen flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Harlingen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,370 mi 2h 47m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–HRL had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., 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 1,370 miles in 2h 47m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–HRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 0 80%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to HRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
400
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → HRL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
HRL → DTW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → HRL delays →

Other ways to reach Harlingen from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Valley International Airport.
Metric DTW→HRL CLE→HRL
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 47m 3h 17m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Valley International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Harlingen is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · HRL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Harlingen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,370 mi / 2,204 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 47m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–HRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Harlingen route.
Route details
Distance1,370 mi / 2,204 km
Flight time2h 47m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: HRL
IATA / ICAOHRL / KHRL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to HRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Valley International Airport take about 2h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 1,370 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to HRL: Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. 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 47m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
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.
Harlingen is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 DTW to HRL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Valley International Airport (HRL) had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., 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.

DTW to HRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to HRL is about 2 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,370 miles (2,204 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).