Harlingen to Mexico City (HRL–NLU) — 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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
IAH Houston 22h ACCMEK → TK Houston (IAH) to Mexico City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~4h 37m AAIBQR → Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mexico City flights
DEN Denver ~7h 56m → Denver (DEN) to Mexico City flights
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Harlingen to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
456 mi 1h 12m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore HRL Routes NLU Routes HRL Live Flights NLU Live Flights HRL Delays
All flights from Mexico City (NLU) Mexico City to Harlingen flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HRL to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DFW ~4h 37m DEN ~7h 56m IAH ~22h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
68
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HRL → NLU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
NLU → 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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Mexico City from Harlingen

Nearby airports with service to Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
Metric HRL→NLU MAM→NLU REX→NLU
Distance from HRL – 33 mi 39 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 7 4
Flight time 1h 12m 1h 25m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Matamoros (MAM) to Mexico City flights · Reynosa (REX) to Mexico City flights · Laredo (LRD) to Mexico City flights
Airports within 200 miles of HRL with service to Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Harlingen.
HRL: CDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Harlingen, it's 5:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
456 mi / 734 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 12m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HRL–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harlingen to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance456 mi / 734 km
Flight time1h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HRL
Full nameValley International Airport
IATA / ICAOHRL / KHRL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HRL to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Valley International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take about 1h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 456 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental.
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Harlingen.
Nearby alternatives include MAM, REX 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 NLU

Valley International Airport (HRL) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HRL to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HRL to NLU is about 1 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 456 miles (734 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Matamoros (MAM), Reynosa (REX) and Laredo (LRD).