Travelling from Valley International Airport (HRL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 1 hour 21 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Valley International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Harlingen and Houston are in the same timezone — UTC-5.
Each week, there are 46 flights from Valley International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, jump on the 05:00 United Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from HRL to IAH is 22:10 with United Airlines.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Valley International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HRL and IAH are:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Valley International Airport (HRL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Valley International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 83 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 137 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from HRL to IAH by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Valley International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from HRL to IAH every day.
Take advantage of filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Valley International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Valley International Airport (HRL)
Valley International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Harlingen. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 12 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
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Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider booking a hotel near IAH if you have a late flight from Valley International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 49 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Valley International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Houston. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Valley International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HRL to IAH in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
More about Houston
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Houston travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hermann Park.
Complete your Houston trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, check out our car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Houston stay.