Harrisburg to Newark (MDT–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
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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 2h 49m AA → 5XUA Philadelphia (PHL) to Newark flights
DCA Washington 3h 22m AA → UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 3h 33m AVCMUA → AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
BOS Boston 4h 2m AA → AZDLDM Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
DTW Detroit 4h 14m AFAMDL → ACAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Newark flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 46m G4 → ACUA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Newark flights
BNA Nashville 4h 57m G4 → UAVJA Nashville (BNA) to Newark flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 58m AA → AASNUA Charlotte (CLT) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 6m AFAMDL → ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 5h 23m AAJLNZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) 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.
1 Airlines 141 mi 0h 35m nonstop

MDT–EWR had nonstop service from United 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 141 miles in 0h 35m.

Also explore MDT Routes EWR Routes MDT Live Flights EWR Live Flights MDT Delays EWR Delays
All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to Harrisburg flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDT–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDT to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
PHL ~2h 49m LGA ~3h 10m ALB ~3h 19m DCA ~3h 22m IAD ~3h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,153
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
MDT → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
Return
EWR → MDT
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDT delays → EWR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Newark from Harrisburg

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric MDT→EWR BWI→EWR ABE→EWR
Distance from MDT – 70 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 2 1
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 50m 0h 23m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Baltimore (BWI) to Newark flights · Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) to Newark flights · Philadelphia (PHL) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDT with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

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 35m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MDT–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harrisburg to Newark route.
Route details
Distance141 mi / 226 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDT
Full nameHarrisburg International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDT to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 0h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 141 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDT to EWR: United 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 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles.
Nearby alternatives include BWI, ABE and PHL. 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 United 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 EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDT to EWR is about 0 hours 35 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 Philadelphia, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Philadelphia (PHL).