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

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83 mi airlines 62/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA5918
AA American
8:00 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5800
AA American
ER4
8:25 AM
EDT TF
9:32 AM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5841
AA American
E145
8:25 AM
EDT TF
9:26 AM
EDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4057
AS Alaska
ER4
8:25 AM
EDT TF
9:32 AM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5936
AA American
ER4
10:30 AM
EDT TF
11:32 AM
EDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5799
AA American
ER4
1:15 PM
EDT TF
2:18 PM
EDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6017
AA American
ER4
1:50 PM
EDT TF
2:49 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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
Prices
AA5949
AA American
ER4
6:25 PM
EDT TF
7:25 PM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5812
AA American
E145
9:15 PM
EDT TF
10:14 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5963
AA American
ER4
6:33 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
EDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA5945
AA American
ER4
6:40 AM
EDT
7:38 AM
EDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
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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
Prices
AA5799
AA American
ER4
2:56 PM
EDT
3:56 PM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
Prices
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
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Philadelphia to Harrisburg
2 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 83 mi 0h 55m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

PHL–MDT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 83 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–MDT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 55 E145, ER4 0h55-1h07 50% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 ER4 1h07 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (62 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, PHL to MDT direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
82
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to MDT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,077
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
PHL → MDT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDT → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → MDT delays →

Other ways to reach Harrisburg from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Harrisburg International Airport.
Metric PHL→MDT BWI→MDT TEB→MDT
Distance from PHL 90 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 62 1
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 34m 0h 33m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Harrisburg International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg.
Distance & Flight Time
83 mi / 134 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 7m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–MDT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Harrisburg route.
Route details
Distance83 mi / 134 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights62 out / 82 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MDT
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to MDT flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h 7m. The route covers 83 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from PHL to MDT. The return direction has about 82 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, CMH, ILM, PIE, FXE, RSW, MYR, LAS, BOS, IAD, CLT, DTW, DFW, ATL, MIA, ORD, FLL, BNA, MCO, JAX, SRQ and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDT to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI and TEB. 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 PHL to MDT

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to MDT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to MDT ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 83 miles (134 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 144 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 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 Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).