Harrisburg to Detroit (MDT–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDT–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 370 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 42 | CR7, CR9 | 1h31-1h36 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Harrisburg
| Metric | MDT→DTW | BWI→DTW | ABE→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDT | – | 70 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 95 | 141 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 31m | 1h 33m | 1h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDT: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
MDT–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDT to DTW
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 95 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDT to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDT to DTW ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 370 miles (595 km). There are approximately 95 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 185 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Philadelphia (PHL).