Harlingen to Cancún (HRL–CUN) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
IAH Houston 4h 31m ACCMEK F9NKUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 24m AAIBQR AAAYF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
HOU Houston 5h 55m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Cancún flights
AUS Austin 6h 31m WN AAWN Austin (AUS) to Cancún flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~6h 57m DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cancún flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~7h 29m F9VBY4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Cancún flights
MSP Minneapolis ~8h 44m DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Cancún flights
BOS Boston ~8h 51m B6DLLY Boston (BOS) to Cancún flights
DEN Denver ~9h 5m F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cancún flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Harlingen to Cancún
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between HRL and CUN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HRL to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
242
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
HRL → CUN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CUN → HRL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HRL delays →

Other ways to reach Cancún from Harlingen

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric HRL→CUN REX→CUN MTY→CUN
Distance from HRL 39 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 4 145
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HRL with service to Cancún International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Harlingen, it's 6:00 PM in Cancún.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Getting from CUN

Authorised airport taxis operate from a voucher desk inside each terminal. Fares to the Hotel Zone run MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) and to downtown Cancún MXN 200–300. Purchase tickets inside before exiting to avoid touts. ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2 to downtown Cancún for MXN 102 and continue to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.The Tren Maya connects Terminal 4 to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the broader Yucatán Peninsula. Car rental desks are located in all terminals; driving is straightforward on Highway 307.

Cancún Climate

Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. Dry season (December–April) brings warm, sunny weather at 25–32°C with low humidity, the peak tourist season and most reliable flying conditions. Wet season (May–November) is hot, humid, and prone to heavy afternoon downpours; thunderstorms can cause short ground delays.

Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking in September–October. Major storms (e.g., Wilma 2005, Zeta 2020) can close the airport for 12–48 hours. Monitor forecasts carefully from August through October. September is statistically the highest-risk month.

HRL–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harlingen to Cancún route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HRL
IATA / ICAOHRL / KHRL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HRL to CUN flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and William P. Hobby.
Yes, return flights from CUN to HRL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include REX and MTY. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Reynosa (REX) and Monterrey (MTY).