Harrisburg to Detroit (MDT–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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370 mi airlines 56/wk
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DL5141
DL Delta
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:36 AM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3928
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:36 AM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5088
DL Delta
CR7
6:10 AM
EDT
7:47 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3365
AM Aeromexi
CR7
6:10 AM
EDT
7:47 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4071
AM Aeromexi
CR7
6:10 AM
EDT
7:47 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AF3062
AF Air France
CR9
4:19 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AF2147
AF Air France
CR7
4:19 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DL5145
DL Delta
CR9
4:19 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AF2393
AF Air France
CR9
4:40 PM
EDT
6:17 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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DL5085
DL Delta
CR9
4:40 PM
EDT
6:17 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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DL5195
DL Delta
CR9
2:10 PM
EDT TM
3:38 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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DL5085
DL Delta
CR9
2:30 PM
EDT TM
3:52 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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DL5206
DL Delta
CR7
9:27 PM
EDT TM
10:49 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AM3743
AM Aeromexi
CR7
9:28 PM
EDT TM
10:50 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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DL5177
DL Delta
CR7
9:36 PM
EDT TM
11:03 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AM3595
AM Aeromexi
CR7
9:36 PM
EDT TM
11:03 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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Harrisburg to Detroit
3 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 370 mi 1h 36m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

MDT–DTW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 370 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDT–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 27 CR7, CR9 1h36-1h37 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 15 CR7, CR9 1h36-1h37 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 14 CR7, CR9 1h36-1h37 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AF, AM, DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (56 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDT to DTW direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDT to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,029
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 → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
DTW → MDT
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. MDT delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Harrisburg

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric MDT→DTW BWI→DTW ABE→DTW
Distance from MDT 70 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5 1
Weekly flights 56 87
Flight time 1h 36m 1h 26m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDT with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
370 mi / 595 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m to 1h 37m.
Getting from DTW

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.

Detroit Climate

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

Key statistics for the Harrisburg to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance370 mi / 595 km
Flight time1h 36m to 1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights56 out / 41 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: MDT
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDT to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 1h 36m to 1h 37m. The route covers 370 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from MDT to DTW. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, TEB, YYZ, DCA, SDF, EWR, IND, TVC, SLC, ATL, IAD, DFW, PHL, ORD, MIA, CLT, PIT, BNA, MCO, FLL, MYR, BOS, JAX and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DTW to MDT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI, ABE 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 DTW

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 56 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 36 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 370 miles (595 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 97 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 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).