Houston to Harlingen (HOU–HRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
WN3859
WN Southwest
737
10:35 AM
CDT T4
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2324
WN Southwest
7M8
2:55 PM
CDT T4
4:00 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN762
WN Southwest
73H
4:50 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2325
WN Southwest
7M8
9:55 PM
CDT
11:00 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN329
WN Southwest
737
6:20 AM
CDT
7:30 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2102
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
CDT
8:15 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2437
WN Southwest
737
10:40 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN4664
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
CDT
1:05 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2118
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
CDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2438
WN Southwest
737
3:35 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Harlingen
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 277 mi 1h 5m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

HOU–HRL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 277 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–HRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 20 737, 73H, 7M8 1h05-1h10 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to HRL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to HRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
361
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.

Other ways to reach Harlingen from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Valley International Airport.
Metric HOU→HRL IAH→HRL AUS→HRL
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 3
Weekly flights 20 98 11
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 19m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Valley International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Harlingen.
Distance & Flight Time
277 mi / 446 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m.

HOU–HRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Harlingen route.
Route details
Distance277 mi / 446 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 22 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: HRL
IATA / ICAOHRL / KHRL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to HRL flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Valley International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m. The route covers 277 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from HOU to HRL. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAH, GRK, ELP, MCI, AZA, JAX, PBI, PHX, MIA, SAL, MSP, DEN, SLC, TPA, LAS, BWI, SEA, EWR, SJU, AUS, DFW and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HRL to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, AUS and GRK. 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 HOU to HRL

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Valley International Airport (HRL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to HRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to HRL ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 277 miles (446 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).