Travelling from Valley International Airport (HRL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Harlingen and Houston are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from HRL to HOU start at 05:25 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:55 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flights.
Your HRL to HOU flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Houston (and then seeing more of United States!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 85.33% of services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for HRL to HOU flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HRL and HOU:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Valley International Airport (HRL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flight is $155. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $311. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HRL to HOU.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Finding cheap flights from HRL to HOU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Valley International Airport (HRL)
HRL is located at 3002 Heritage Way.
Valley International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82.44% of flights that depart HRL reach their destination on time.
To get to Valley International Airport from central Harlingen, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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Arriving at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HOU if you're taking a late Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a William P. Hobby Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and experience more of Houston and beyond.
Reserving your ride from William P. Hobby Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
From William P. Hobby Airport, Houston is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Houston in April.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Valley International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from HRL to HOU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Houston has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
