Harrisburg to Philadelphia (MDT–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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83 mi airlines 82/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 25m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA5963
AA American
ER4
6:33 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
EDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5945
AA American
ER4
6:40 AM
EDT
7:38 AM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5925
AA American
ER4
8:08 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA5841
AA American
E145
9:51 AM
EDT
10:48 AM
EDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5800
AA American
ER4
9:57 AM
EDT
10:56 AM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5936
AA American
E145
11:57 AM
EDT
12:54 PM
EDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA5799
AA American
ER4
2:56 PM
EDT
3:56 PM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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AS4553
AS Alaska
E145
2:59 PM
EDT
3:57 PM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6500
AS Alaska
ER4
3:15 PM
EDT
4:13 PM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6017
AA American
ER4
3:15 PM
EDT
4:13 PM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA6024
AA American
ER4
7:37 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA5793
AA American
ER4
7:51 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5918
AA American
8:00 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA5800
AA American
ER4
8:25 AM
EDT TF
9:32 AM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA5841
AA American
E145
8:25 AM
EDT TF
9:26 AM
EDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AS4057
AS Alaska
ER4
8:25 AM
EDT TF
9:32 AM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA5936
AA American
ER4
10:30 AM
EDT TF
11:32 AM
EDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA5799
AA American
ER4
1:15 PM
EDT TF
2:18 PM
EDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA6017
AA American
ER4
4:44 PM
EDT TF
5:32 PM
EDT
0h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5905
AA American
ER4
5:47 PM
EDT TF
6:51 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA5949
AA American
ER4
6:25 PM
EDT TF
7:25 PM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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AA5812
AA American
E145
9:15 PM
EDT TF
10:14 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Harrisburg to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 82 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 82 Flights/wk 83 mi 0h 57m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

MDT–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 83 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDT–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 68 E145, ER4 0h57-1h 100% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 14 E145, ER4 0h58 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA, AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (82 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 PHL direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
82
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDT to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,071
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 → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
76%
Return
PHL → MDT
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDT delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Harrisburg

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric MDT→PHL LNS→PHL BWI→PHL
Distance from MDT 25 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 82 1
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 23m 1h 33m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDT with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
83 mi / 134 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 1h 0m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

MDT–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harrisburg to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance83 mi / 134 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights82 out / 62 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: MDT
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDT to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 1h. The route covers 83 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 82 nonstop flights per week from MDT to PHL. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, DCA, YYZ, SDF, PIE, IND, APF, TMB, IAD, SLC, BOS, DFW, CLT, DTW, ORD, MIA, ATL, BNA, FLL, PIT, JAX, MCO, MYR and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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 PHL

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDT to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDT to PHL ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 83 miles (134 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 144 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Baltimore (BWI) and Wilmington (ILG).