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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY557
SY Sun Country
738
1:49 PM
CDT
3:56 PM
EST
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY558
SY Sun Country
738
10:33 AM
EST T4
12:49 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 4 hubs
HOU Houston 4h 24m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 4h 45m ACCMEK F9NHUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 56m AAEJAIB AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
AUS Austin 6h 27m WN AAWN Austin (AUS) to Cancún flights
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Harlingen to Cancún
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 770 mi 2h 7m nonstop

HRL–CUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 770 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HRL–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 2h07 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (2 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, HRL to CUN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HRL to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
224
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 1 4
Weekly flights 2 152
Flight time 2h 7m 2h 5m 2h 11m
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.
Distance & Flight Time
770 mi / 1,240 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m gate to gate.
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
Distance770 mi / 1,240 km
Flight time2h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
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.
Nonstop flights from Valley International Airport to Cancún International Airport take about 2h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 770 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HRL to CUN: Sun Country Airlines.
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 William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
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.

Flights from HRL to CUN

Valley International Airport (HRL) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HRL to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HRL to CUN is about 2 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 770 miles (1,240 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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