Traveling from Los Angeles to Valley International Airport (HRL): What you need to know
Start planning your vacation by looking up where you'll catch your flight from Los Angeles to Valley International Airport (HRL). Explore the options for taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY), the city's main airports.
Harlingen is two hours ahead of Los Angeles. Valley International Airport is located in Harlingen, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to HRL.
If you're traveling during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 32 kilometers from the center of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Valley International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81.05% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can reach VNY from the center of Los Angeles in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 32 kilometers or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to HRL flight:
About Valley International Airport (HRL)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late flight from Los Angeles to Valley International Airport. Pool and Hot Tub Lakefront Harlingen Home and Pool and Game Room Waterfront Harlingen Home are comfortable options near HRL.
HRL is located at 3002 Heritage Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Valley International Airport (HRL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Valley International Airport is AED 559. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,148. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Los Angeles to HRL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Valley International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Los Angeles to HRL.
Find an affordable flight from Los Angeles to Valley International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Valley International Airport (HRL)
October is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Valley International Airport (HRL). Visit Harlingen in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Los Angeles to HRL flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Harlingen to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Valley International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Harlingen
Start your Harlingen trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Valley International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum and Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Harlingen travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Harlingen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometers north of Harlingen, a trip to Corpus Christi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Texas State Aquarium, Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, consider Laredo, roughly 225 kilometers north-west of Harlingen. San Francisco Javier Park, San Augustin Plaza and Fort McIntosh are key reasons to visit.
