Harrisburg to San Francisco (MDT–SFO) — 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
IAD Dulles 7h 27m AVCMUA AZCAET Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco flights
DTW Detroit 7h 29m AFAMDL AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco flights
BNA Nashville 7h 49m G4 NZUAVA Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco flights
ORD Chicago 7h 51m AAASJL AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 55m AFAMDL AFAMCA Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco flights
EWR Newark 7h 58m UA NHNZOS Newark (EWR) to San Francisco flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 59m AAQR AACACZ Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 1m AA AACZFJ Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 40m AAQR AAACAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Francisco flights
BOS Boston 8h 50m AA AZB6CA Boston (BOS) to San Francisco flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Harrisburg to San Francisco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MDT and SFO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDT to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
823
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 → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
76%
Return
SFO → MDT
32%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
32%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDT delays → SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Harrisburg

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric MDT→SFO BWI→SFO ABE→SFO
Distance from MDT 70 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights 54
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDT with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Harrisburg.
MDT: EDT · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

MDT–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harrisburg to San Francisco route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDT
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDT to SFO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Harrisburg.
Yes, return flights from SFO to MDT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI, ABE and PHL. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Philadelphia (PHL).