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

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277 mi airlines 40/wk
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WN961
WN Southwest
737
6:00 AM
MST
7:10 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN329
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 AM
MST
7:30 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4664
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
MST
1:05 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3202
WN Southwest
7M8
12:30 PM
MST
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2437
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
MST
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2438
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
MST
6:00 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3244
WN Southwest
73H
5:05 PM
MST
6:20 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3157
WN Southwest
737
10:55 AM
CDT T4
12:05 PM
MST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3859
WN Southwest
7S7
11:00 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
MST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2324
WN Southwest
7M8
2:55 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
MST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN762
WN Southwest
73H
4:50 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
MST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2989
WN Southwest
7S7
4:50 PM
CDT T4
6:00 PM
MST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2325
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 PM
CDT
10:00 PM
MST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3328
WN Southwest
7M8
11:39 PM
CDT
12:35 AM
MST
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Harlingen to Houston
1 carrier, 40 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 277 mi 1h 10m nonstop +2h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

HRL–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 277 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HRL–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 40 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h10-1h20 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (40 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 HOU direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HRL to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
311
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 → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
Return
HOU → HRL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HRL delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Harlingen

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric HRL→HOU CRP→HOU LRD→HOU
Distance from HRL 107 mi 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 40 33 1
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 5m 23h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HRL with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Harlingen.
HRL: MST · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Harlingen, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
277 mi / 446 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m.

HRL–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harlingen to Houston route.
Route details
Distance277 mi / 446 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights40 out / 40 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: HRL
IATA / ICAOHRL / KHRL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HRL to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m. The route covers 277 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from HRL to HOU. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, ELP, JAX, BOS, EWR, DAL, DFW, AUS, MSP, DEN, SLC and LRD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Harlingen.
Yes, return flights from HOU to HRL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CRP and LRD. 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 HOU

Valley International Airport (HRL) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HRL to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HRL to HOU ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 277 miles (446 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Corpus Christi (CRP) and Laredo (LRD).