Travelling from Harlingen Valley International Airport (HRL) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Harlingen (the location of Harlingen Valley International Airport).
Allow plenty of time to get on your HRL to Mexico City flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from HRL to Mexico City with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Located around 5 kilometres from central Harlingen, HRL can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Harlingen Valley International Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HRL:
Harlingen Valley International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from HRL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
You'll find HRL at 3002 Heritage Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Harlingen Valley International Airport (HRL) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Harlingen Valley International Airport to Mexico City flight is 276 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 501 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from HRL to Mexico City if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Harlingen Valley International Airport to Mexico City throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from HRL to Mexico City.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Harlingen Valley International Airport to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your flight from HRL to Mexico City.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is located around 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Once your flight from Harlingen Valley International Airport to Mexico City has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 55 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Relax and unpack not long after your HRL to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU will save you money.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Harlingen Valley International Airport to Mexico City. September is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Mexico City is May, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Harlingen Valley International Airport to Mexico City plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HRL to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Harlingen Valley International Airport to Mexico City, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Zócalo are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Mexico City to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel about 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to tick off its leading attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Mexico, consider Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla are the start of reasons to visit.
