Detroit to Harlingen Flights

Detroit Metro Airport

The Orbitz.com website makes it easy to find cheap flights from Detroit to any destination. The Detroit Metro Airport is located at 9000 Middlebelt Road, approximately 21 miles from downtown Detroit. Twelve airlines service the airport, including Delta Airlines, Frontier, Air Tran and American Airlines. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flight, the website searches flights from all available airlines so you can choose a flight with cheap tickets.

Parking and Transportation

The Detroit Metro Airport offers long-term parking for $10 per day. It also runs complimentary shuttle services from the parking lots to the airport terminals. If you're traveling for more than four days, it's cheaper to take a cab to the airport. Cab fare from downtown Detroit costs $44.50. If you need access to a vehicle when you arrive at your destination, you can reserve a rental car using the Orbitz.com website. This way, you can get from the airport to your hotel without relying on public transportation.

Dining at the Airport

There are a variety of restaurants located at the airport including Chili's, Diego's Mexican Cantina, Detroit 500 and Fuddruckers. When you book your flight using Orbitz.com, you have plenty of time to grab a quick meal before your flight, because your travel arrangements are made before you arrive at the airport. The Orbitz.com website does more than find cheap flights from Detroit; it has all the tools you need to plan your entire trip.

Airports in Harlingen

If you are looking for cheap flights to Harlingen, Texas, you can book them at Orbitz.com. The Valley International Airport, also know as Rio Grande Valley International Airport, is the busiest airport in the Rio Grande Valley. The airport is located in the northeastern part of Harlingen at 3002 Heritage Way. Southwest, Sun Country and United offer domestic and international flights.

Transportation from the Airport

Taxis are available at the airport; check with the individual company for fares. There are shuttles to nearby South Padre Island and to some hotels. Six rental car companies, including Avis and Hertz, have offices in the airport. Orbitz.com works with rental car companies to find you the ground transportation at a low cost.

Weather in Harlingen

Harlingen has semiarid climate. The hot, dry summers have an average high temperatures in the 90s, sometimes reaching into the 100s. The warm season is long, lasting from March to September. Winters have an average temperature in the 70s. Most precipitation occurs during the warm season, but with only about 28 inches per year, the area is fairly dry.

Major Attractions in Harlingen

Harlingen is home to the Gladys Porter Zoo, with over 1,600 animals. There is also the World Birding Center and two wildlife refuges. For a look into the history of Harlingen, visit the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum or historic Jackson Street. If you are planning a trip, check Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Harlingen that will make it easy to stay within your budget.