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

MDT Airport Page →
83 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 8m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA6013
AA American
E145
6:34 AM
EDT
7:32 AM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5841+1
AA American
ER4
8:15 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6022
AA American
8:41 AM
EDT
9:28 AM
EDT
0h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6117
AA American
ER4
10:15 AM
EDT
11:14 AM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5829
AA American
ER4
10:36 AM
EDT
11:34 AM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5963
AA American
ER4
2:30 PM
EDT
3:30 PM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5965
AA American
ER4
7:39 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5829
AA American
ER4
8:59 AM
EDT TF
10:14 AM
EDT
1h 15m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6117
AA American
E145
9:00 AM
EDT TF
10:08 AM
EDT
1h 8m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5963
AA American
ER4
12:55 PM
EDT TF
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 5m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6651cs
AS Alaska
ER4
5:50 PM
EDT TF
6:57 PM
EDT
1h 7m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5949+2
AA American
ER4
5:55 PM
EDT TF
7:02 PM
EDT
1h 7m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4372
BA British
ER4
7:45 PM
EDT TF
9:03 PM
EDT
1h 18m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6109
AA American
E145
7:45 PM
EDT TF
9:03 PM
EDT
1h 18m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5944
AA American
E145
9:55 PM
EDT TF
11:13 PM
EDT
1h 18m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 30m AVCMUA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 3h 53m AA AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
DTW Detroit 4h 7m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 10m G4 AAASBA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Philadelphia flights
BOS Boston 4h 15m AA AAAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 29m AA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 54m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 24m AAJLNZ AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 5h 44m DL AAASBA Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 6h 18m G4 AAEIWN Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Harrisburg to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 83 mi 0h 59m nonstop

MDT–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 83 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AS 42 E145, ER4 0h47-1h 100% Oneworld AS
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDT to PHL.
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
1,004
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
96%
Return
PHL → MDT
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
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 HGR→PHL
Distance from MDT 25 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 42
Flight time 0h 59m 0h 23m 0h 26m
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 59m gate to gate.
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 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 55 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 83 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MDT to PHL: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
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 Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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, HGR and BWI. 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 Delta Air Lines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDT to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDT to PHL is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 83 miles (134 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 97 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Hagerstown (HGR) and Baltimore (BWI).