How to find cheap flights to Laredo International Airport (LRD)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Laredo International Airport is £448. A return plane ticket to LRD right now is £869.
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Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Laredo, where Laredo International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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Best time to go to Laredo
May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Laredo.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LRD.
If you want to experience Laredo at its liveliest, book your flights to LRD for July. Being on holiday during peak periods generally means more things to do compared to other times.
Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Laredo are generally more affordable.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Laredo is warmest in August, averaging between 25ºC and 40ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 7ºC to 23ºC.
With one day of rain on average, February is the driest month in Laredo.
Rain is more common here in September, which gets around seven days of wet weather.
Flying to Laredo International Airport (LRD): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Laredo quickly. Take a direct flight to Laredo International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
United is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 86% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it a great choice when reserving your LRD plane ticket.
You'll be landing in the UTC-5 timezone at LRD.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Laredo International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to LRD:
Kick off your Laredo holiday sooner by picking up a car hire in LRD. Enterprise, National and Avis are some of the top names to pick from here.
If you're catching a connection from Laredo International Airport or travelling home from there, your plans are more likely to stay on track. Up to 85% of all departures from LRD touch down on time.
Getting to central Laredo from Laredo International Airport (LRD)
The distance from LRD to central Laredo is about 8 kms (5 miles).
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to LRD.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Laredo:
Laredo highlights
Step off your flight to Laredo and make a beeline for these popular attractions:
Border Heritage Museum: Delivering a strong first impression of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.48 kms (0.30 miles) south-east of the centre.
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 6 kms (4 miles) north-east of the heart of Laredo.
How to get to Zapata from Laredo International Airport (LRD)
The nearby city of Zapata is about 88 kms (55 miles) from LRD. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab should take around 55 minutes.
Travelling from Laredo International Airport (LRD) to Rio Bravo
Rio Bravo is around 19 kms (12 miles) from Laredo International Airport if that's where you're going.
It takes 25 minutes or so to drive to Rio Bravo.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more of the United States ready to be uncovered. Around 225 kms (140 miles) north-east of Laredo, head for San Antonio. On the must-see list? Start with The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza. The closest airport to this city is San Antonio International Airport (SAT).
Corpus Christi is another place that's too good to skip while you're in the United States. You'll find it around 209 kms (130 miles) east of Laredo. Texas State Aquarium, Selena Museum and Bayfront Park are major draws.
Round out your journey with Brownsville, which is roughly 274 kms (170 miles) south-east of Laredo. Gladys Porter Zoo, Lower Rio Grande Valley and Southmost Nature Trail all make a strong case for visiting. You can reach this city by flying to South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).
