Travelling from Houston to Valley International Airport (HRL): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Houston to Valley International Airport (HRL). Explore your options for taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), the city's main airports.
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Houston to Valley International Airport flight.
Harlingen (where Valley International Airport is located) and Houston share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Valley International Airport (HRL) is the most popular route. There are 30 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with United Airlines at 10pm. Go for the first IAH to HRL departure with United Airlines at 9:45am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to HRL, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Valley International Airport (HRL) can be booked from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Houston to Valley International Airport with United Airlines. This leading airline operates services from IAH.
Most passengers choose to book seats with United Airlines from IAH to HRL.
United Airlines sets the standard for punctuality. An impressive 80.16% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Valley International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights that take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Catching a flight out of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)? Direct Houston to Valley International Airport (HRL) flight tickets can be booked from here.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Houston to HRL out of HOU. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in one go.
Southwest Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from HOU to HRL.
Fly with Southwest Airlines if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Valley International Airport arrive as scheduled 85.65% of the time.
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to HRL flight:
The majority of flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport get to their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Valley International Airport (HRL)
Coming in on a late flight from Houston to Valley International Airport or just want to call it a day fast? Booking a hotel close to HRL is a good idea. Pool and Hot Tub Lakefront Harlingen Home and Pool and Game Room Waterfront Harlingen Home are great options.
HRL is located at 3002 Heritage Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Valley International Airport (HRL)
At the moment, ج.م. 5,144 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Valley International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 10,287. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to HRL if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Valley International Airport (HRL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Valley International Airport (HRL), while October is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Harlingen based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Houston to HRL flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Harlingen to range from 25ºC to 37ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Valley International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 25ºC.
More about Harlingen
Start your Harlingen trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston to Valley International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival and Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum are leading attractions which should feature on every Harlingen itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Harlingen, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 177 kilometres north to Corpus Christi to tick off its popular sights. From Texas State Aquarium to Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Harlingen, Laredo is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out San Francisco Javier Park, San Augustin Plaza and Fort McIntosh.
