Flying from Valley International Airport (HRL) to Phoenix: what you need to know
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7. The city is 2 hours behind Harlingen, where Valley International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from HRL to Phoenix. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like October or vacation periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
You won't need a visa or passport to fly within United States. You will need a valid identity document however, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Put them on your packing checklist once you've booked flight tickets from Valley International Airport to Phoenix.
To get to HRL from central Harlingen, it takes around 12 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Valley International Airport (HRL) to Phoenix
C$125 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Valley International Airport to Phoenix. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$436. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from HRL to Phoenix, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Valley International Airport to Phoenix throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF) to central Phoenix takes around 33 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 54 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near SCF if you're catching a late flight from Valley International Airport to Phoenix. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Once your flight from Valley International Airport to Phoenix has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 11 minutes by car. Central Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
The journey will take approximately 34 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near PHX. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from HRL to Phoenix:
Best time to go to Phoenix
Visit Phoenix during peak season if you prefer a vibrant atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Valley International Airport to Phoenix in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Valley International Airport to Phoenix for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from HRL to Phoenix in January when temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC.
More about Phoenix
Once you've booked your flight from Valley International Airport to Phoenix, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Phoenix:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are highlights which should be on every Phoenix itinerary.
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