Travelling from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Harlingen Airport to Cancun Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Cancun is one hour ahead of Harlingen and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your HRL to CUN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Sun Country Airlines is your gateway to exploring Cancun (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Harlingen Airport to Cancun Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Sun Country Airlines on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Harlingen Airport to Cancun Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HRL and CUN include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
£203 is currently the best price for a one-way Harlingen Airport to Cancun Airport flight. A return flight starts from £432. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HRL to CUN, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Harlingen Airport to Cancun Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HRL to CUN.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Harlingen Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Harlingen Airport (HRL)
HRL's address is 3002 Heritage Way.
Harlingen Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart HRL arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Harlingen Airport from central Harlingen, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Harlingen Airport to Cancun Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to HRL:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel near CUN if you have a late Harlingen Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cancun Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) from central Cancun. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Harlingen Airport to Cancun Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Cancun. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Harlingen Airport to Cancun Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HRL to CUN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Cancun, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Travel around 290 kms (180 miles) west to Merida to check off its popular sights. From Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos to Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for Campeche, roughly 418 kms (260 miles) west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are among the biggest draws.
