Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Valley International Airport (HRL): what you need to know
The timezone in Harlingen is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Detroit.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your DTW to HRL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Valley International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DTW and HRL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Valley International Airport (HRL)
Right now, 124 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Valley International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 246 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DTW to HRL, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Valley International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DTW to HRL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Valley International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Valley International Airport (HRL)
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Begin your adventure by picking up a Valley International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Harlingen's usual tourist stops.
Reserve your ride from Valley International Airport several weeks ahead to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Valley International Airport (HRL) to central Harlingen
HRL is located at 3002 Heritage Way.
Valley International Airport to central Harlingen has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Valley International Airport (HRL)
October is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Valley International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Harlingen in April.
Lock in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Valley International Airport for August if you want to visit Harlingen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to HRL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Harlingen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 451 kilometres north-east of Harlingen, a visit to Houston will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another essential stop in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Harlingen. No trip is complete without dropping by The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.