Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harlingen Airport (HRL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harlingen Airport.
Harlingen's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Chicago.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ORD to HRL flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
United has direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harlingen Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Harlingen — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with United on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harlingen Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and HRL:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harlingen Airport (HRL)
128 € is the best price for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harlingen Airport flight. Return flights start at 259 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to HRL.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harlingen Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ORD to HRL.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harlingen Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ORD? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harlingen Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Harlingen Airport (HRL)
Consider booking a hotel close to HRL if you're catching a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harlingen Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Harlingen Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and venture far and wide through Harlingen and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Harlingen Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to secure the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to central Harlingen
The address for HRL is 3002 Heritage Way.
Harlingen Airport to the centre of Harlingen has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Harlingen Airport (HRL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harlingen Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Harlingen. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Harlingen is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harlingen Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to HRL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Harlingen is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. Around 451 kilometres north-east of Harlingen, a trip to Houston will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, consider San Antonio, roughly 370 kilometres north of Harlingen. San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza are among the biggest draws.
