Cheap Flights from PDX to HRL: When to Fly from Portland to Harlingen

The cheapest times to fly from PDX to HRL are

• January 1st to February 11th
• April 16th to May 6th
• August 6th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from PDX to HRL is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $863 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $318 for Tuesday flights around late October to early November.

When to Fly to Harlingen

Flying from Portland, OR (PDX) to Harlingen/San Benito, TX (HRL) will usually cost between $342 to $623 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $356. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $664. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $308 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $425 can be considered a good price for a round-trip PDX to HRL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the PDX to HRL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the PDX to HRL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Portland. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.14, which is far below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $135 (26%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $384. Return trip prices are from the HRL to PDX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from PDX to HRL can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 26 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from PDX to HRL while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from PDX to HRL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Valley International Airport to Portland International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1918 miles or 3087 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from PDX to HRL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop PDX to HRL flight is about 4 hour 26 minutes.

How many flights go between Portland, OR and Harlingen/San Benito, TX?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 72 available flights from PDX to HRL.

Airport Location Info

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.