Harrisburg to Newark (MDT–EWR) — 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
IAD Dulles 3h 26m AVCMNH AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
BOS Boston 4h AA AZDLEJA Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
DTW Detroit 4h 20m AFAMDL ACAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Newark flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 23m G4 ACUA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Newark flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 34m AA AASNUA Charlotte (CLT) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 14m AFAMDL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
BNA Nashville 5h 14m G4 UA Nashville (BNA) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 5h 25m AAASJL AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 39m AAQR AAF9QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 14h 26m G4 ACUA Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Harrisburg to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 141 mi 0h 42m nonstop

MDT–EWR had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 141 miles in 0h 42m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDT–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 78% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 0 78% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (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 EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
988
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 → EWR
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
86%
Return
EWR → MDT
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDT delays → EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from Harrisburg

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric MDT→EWR BWI→EWR SCE→EWR
Distance from MDT 70 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 9 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 0h 42m 1h 13m 0h 36m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of MDT with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
141 mi / 226 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

MDT–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harrisburg to Newark route.
Route details
Distance141 mi / 226 km
Flight time0h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDT
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDT to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 0h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 141 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MDT to EWR: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EWR 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.
Nearby alternatives include BWI, SCE and ABE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 EWR

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDT to EWR is about 0 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 141 miles (226 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI), State College (SCE) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).