Harrisburg to Raleigh/Durham (MDT–RDU) — 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
PHL Philadelphia 3h 22m AA AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAD Dulles 3h 24m AVCMUA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 34m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington 4h 16m AA AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 17m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 18m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 5h 16m AAJLNZ AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BOS Boston 5h 22m AA AFAMB6 Boston (BOS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville 6h 3m G4 AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 54m AAQR AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Harrisburg to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 318 mi 1h 51m nonstop

MDT–RDU had nonstop service from American 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 318 miles in 1h 51m.

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDT to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
829
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 → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
38%
Return
RDU → MDT
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDT delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Harrisburg

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric MDT→RDU LNS→RDU BWI→RDU
Distance from MDT 25 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 37
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 14m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDT with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Harrisburg.
MDT: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
318 mi / 511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

MDT–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harrisburg to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance318 mi / 511 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDT
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDT to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 318 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDT to RDU: American 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 1h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas.
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 RDU

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) had nonstop service from American 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 RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDT to RDU is about 1 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (511 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Baltimore (BWI) and Wilmington (ILG).