Washington to Harrisburg (DCA–MDT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 3h 21m AAASBA → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Harrisburg flights
DTW Detroit 3h 51m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Harrisburg flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 7m AAASBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Harrisburg flights
BOS Boston 4h 9m AAAFAS → AA Boston (BOS) to Harrisburg flights
BNA Nashville 4h 24m AADLWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Harrisburg flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 32m AAAFAM → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Harrisburg flights
ORD Chicago 5h 10m AAASAY → AAASNZ Chicago (ORD) to Harrisburg flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 17m AAAYCX → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Harrisburg flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 8h 26m AAAS → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Harrisburg flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 9h 24m AA → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Harrisburg flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to Harrisburg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between DCA and MDT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to MDT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
PHL ~3h 21m DTW ~3h 51m CLT ~4h 7m BOS ~4h 9m BNA ~4h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
889
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → MDT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDT → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → MDT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Harrisburg from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Harrisburg International Airport.
Metric DCA→MDT IAD→MDT BWI→MDT
Distance from DCA – 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 54 –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Harrisburg flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Harrisburg flights · Salisbury (SBY) to Harrisburg flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Harrisburg International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Harrisburg is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · MDT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

Facts

DCA–MDT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Harrisburg route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: MDT
Full nameHarrisburg International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to MDT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MDT to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and SBY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Salisbury (SBY).