Harrisburg to Dulles (MDT–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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94 mi airlines charter/private 48/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 58m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4244+2
UA United
ERJ
6:15 AM
EDT
7:13 AM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2076cs
AV avianca
ERJ
6:15 AM
EDT
7:13 AM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4974+2
UA United
E145
10:30 AM
EDT
11:28 AM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4268+2
UA United
E145
2:52 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2077cs
AV avianca
E145
2:52 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2771cs
CM Copa
ERJ
7:59 PM
EDT
8:57 PM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4882
UA United
E145
7:59 PM
EDT
8:57 PM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4986+1
UA United
ERJ
8:35 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
EDT
1h 5m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4372+1
UA United
E145
12:55 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 5m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2770cs
CM Copa
E145
5:35 PM
EDT
6:44 PM
EDT
1h 9m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4250+2
UA United
ERJ
5:35 PM
EDT
6:44 PM
EDT
1h 9m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2075cs
AV avianca
E145
5:35 PM
EDT
6:44 PM
EDT
1h 9m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4964
UA United
E145
10:26 PM
EDT
11:30 PM
EDT
1h 4m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 3h 15m AA ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
DTW Detroit 4h 3m AFAMDL AFAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
BOS Boston 4h 12m AA AVAZCM Boston (BOS) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 13m AA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 36m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville 4h 44m G4 AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 5h 15m AAJLNZ ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
PGD Punta Gorda 7h 13m G4 G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 22m AAQR AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 9h 4m DL ACAVCM Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Harrisburg to Dulles
1 carrier, 48 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 94 mi 0h 58m nonstop

MDT–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 94 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDT–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM 27 E145, ERJ 0h58 100% Star Alliance AV, CM
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AV, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – AV, CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (27 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 IAD direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDT to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,000
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 → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
IAD → MDT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDT delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Harrisburg

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric MDT→IAD LNS→IAD BWI→IAD
Distance from MDT 25 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 8
Weekly flights 48 1 1
Flight time 0h 58m 0h 28m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDT with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
94 mi / 151 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

MDT–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harrisburg to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance94 mi / 151 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights48 out / 41 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDT
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDT to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 0h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 94 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDT to IAD: United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Boston Logan.
Yes, return flights from IAD to MDT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LNS, BWI and ILG. 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 IAD

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDT to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDT to IAD is about 0 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (151 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Baltimore (BWI) and Wilmington (ILG).