Harrisburg to Washington (MDT–DCA) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 5m AA AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Washington flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 5m G4 AA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Washington flights
DTW Detroit 4h 7m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Washington flights
BOS Boston 4h 11m AA AAAFAS Boston (BOS) to Washington flights
BNA Nashville 4h 37m G4 AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Washington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 39m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Washington flights
ORD Chicago 5h 8m AAASJL AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Washington flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 44m AAQR AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 51m AAQR AAAYCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Washington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 59m G4 AAADAS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Washington flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Harrisburg to Washington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 94 mi 0h 49m nonstop

MDT–DCA had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 94 miles in 0h 49m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDT–DCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 100% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDT to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
985
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDT → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
DCA → MDT
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDT delays → DCA delays →

Other ways to reach Washington from Harrisburg

Nearby airports with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Metric MDT→DCA BWI→DCA PHL→DCA
Distance from MDT 70 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 28
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 45m 1h 16m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDT with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
Distance & Flight Time
94 mi / 151 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Getting from DCA

The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.

Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.

Washington Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.

Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.

MDT–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harrisburg to Washington route.
Route details
Distance94 mi / 151 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDT
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m
Destination: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDT to DCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 94 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDT to DCA: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Myrtle Beach and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Nearby alternatives include BWI and PHL. 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.

Flights from MDT to DCA

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDT to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDT to DCA is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (151 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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