Rio Grande Valley Expands Connectivity with 50 Direct Flights to Austin, Dallas, and Houston

The Rio Grande Valley region in Texas is connected by 50 direct flights to Austin, Dallas, and Houston. These nonstop routes highlight the commercial dynamism between the area and the rest of Texas, facilitated by the International Airports in McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville-South Padre Island, and operated by four airlines: United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, and Delta.

One of the airports handling the most daily flights is McAllen International Airport, offering up to 19 flights daily to Dallas, Houston, and Austin, serviced by Delta, United, and American Airlines. The McAllen-Austin connection, operated by Delta, offers three flights a day. In comparison, United manages seven daily flights to Houston, and American Airlines provides between seven and nine flights to Dallas, according to Jeremy Santoscoy, Director of Aviation at the airport.

Similarly, according to Nicolas Mirman, Commercial Director, Harlingen International Airport also offers 19 daily flights. The Harlingen-Dallas route is operated by American Airlines with five daily flights and Southwest with up to two flights. United operates five daily flights to Houston, while Southwest offers four, and the Austin routes are managed by Delta and Southwest, with one and two daily flights, respectively.

At Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, 12 daily flights are available to Houston and Dallas. United Airlines connects with Houston with up to six daily flights, and American Airlines offers between four and six flights to Dallas, highlighted Lorena Cardona, Marketing and Business Development Manager.

With these air connections, the Rio Grande Valley region strengthens economic development opportunities and accelerates business meetings, underscoring its geographical location as one of its key competitive advantages.

RGV Flights to Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston:

McAllen International Airport:

• Austin: via Delta – 3 flights daily  
• Dallas: via American Airlines – 7-9 flights daily  
• Houston: via United – 7 flights daily  

Total: 19 direct flights.

Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport:

• Dallas: via American Airlines – 4-6 flights daily  
• Houston: via United Airlines – 4-6 flights daily  

Total: 12 direct flights.

Harlingen International Airport:

• Austin: via Southwest – 2 flights daily, via Delta – 1 flight daily  
• Dallas: via American Airlines – 5 flights daily, via Southwest – 1-2 flights daily  
• Houston: via United – 5 flights daily, via Southwest – 4 flights daily  

Total: 19 direct flights.

Total: 50 direct flights.