Mexico City to Harlingen (NLU–HRL) — 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 3 hubs
CUN Cancún 5h 27m CMF9VB → SY Cancún (CUN) to Harlingen flights
IAH Houston 5h 42m EKTK → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Harlingen flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 12h AC → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Harlingen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Mexico City to Harlingen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to HRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
CUN ~5h 27m IAH ~5h 42m DFW ~12h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
83
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
NLU → HRL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
HRL → NLU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HRL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 7:00 PM in Harlingen.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

NLU–HRL Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to HRL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cancún, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Harlingen is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from HRL to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Cancún, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.