Raleigh/Durham to Harrisburg (RDU–MDT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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318 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
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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 3h 18m ACAVAZ → AVCMUA Dulles (IAD) to Harrisburg flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 27m AAASBA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Harrisburg flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 45m AABAIB → AAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Harrisburg flights
BNA Nashville 4h AADLWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Harrisburg flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 7m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Harrisburg flights
DTW Detroit 4h 14m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Harrisburg flights
ORD Chicago 5h 20m AAASCX → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Harrisburg flights
BOS Boston 5h 54m AFB6DL → AAQR Boston (BOS) to Harrisburg flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 53m ADB6DL → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Harrisburg flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 12m AAASCX → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Harrisburg flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Harrisburg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
318 mi 1h 25m nonstop

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

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All flights from Harrisburg (MDT) Harrisburg to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MDT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
IAD ~3h 18m PHL ~3h 27m CLT ~3h 45m BNA ~4h 0m ATL ~4h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
881
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → MDT
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
75%
Return
MDT → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → MDT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Harrisburg from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Harrisburg International Airport.
Metric RDU→MDT GSO→MDT ILM→MDT
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 25m 2h 3m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Harrisburg flights · Wilmington (ILM) to Harrisburg flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Harrisburg International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Harrisburg.
Distance & Flight Time
318 mi / 511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–MDT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Harrisburg route.
Route details
Distance318 mi / 511 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MDT
Full nameHarrisburg International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to MDT flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 318 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from MDT to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and ILM. 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 RDU to MDT

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to MDT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to MDT is about 1 hours 25 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 Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Wilmington (ILM).