Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Harlingen Airport (HRL): what you need to know
Harlingen is one hour behind Durham and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Your RDU to HRL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Harlingen Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RDU and HRL:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Harlingen Airport (HRL)
$234 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Harlingen Airport flight. A return flight starts at $469. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to HRL, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Harlingen Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to HRL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Harlingen Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Harlingen Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Harlingen Airport (HRL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Harlingen Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HRL instead:
Grab a Harlingen Airport rental car and discover Harlingen and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Book your vehicle from Harlingen Airport a few weeks ahead to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to central Harlingen
The address for HRL is 3002 Heritage Way.
Harlingen Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Harlingen. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Harlingen Airport (HRL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Harlingen Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Harlingen in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Harlingen Airport for August if you want to go to Harlingen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to HRL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Harlingen is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 451 kilometres north-east of Harlingen, a trip to Houston will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
Around 370 kilometres north of Harlingen, San Antonio is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
