How to find cheap flights to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Harrisburg International Airport is £292. A round-trip plane ticket to MDT right now is £610.
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Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Harrisburg, where Harrisburg International Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often offer some awesome early bird deals.
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Best time to go to Harrisburg
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Harrisburg in May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to MDT that fits your budget and schedule.
If you want to experience Harrisburg at its busiest, book your flights to MDT for July. Holidaying during high seasons often means more to do and see than at other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to go is January. Book your plane tickets to Harrisburg then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you want to get away in. Harrisburg is warmest in July, with averages of between 16ºC and 31ºC.
Ranging from -9ºC to 7ºC, January sees the lowest temperatures.
November often brings more sun than cloud. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Harrisburg.
It's rainiest during May, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Flying to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Harrisburg International Airport, these top airlines make reaching Harrisburg easy:
Consider booking your MDT plane ticket with Delta. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 81% of flights to this hub showing up on time.
The timezone at MDT is UTC-5.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to MDT. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Harrisburg International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Flights taking off from Harrisburg International Airport complete their journey as scheduled 77% of the time. This figure tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Harrisburg International Airport is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the United States.
Getting to central Harrisburg from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
MDT is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Harrisburg.
Once you've touched down from your flight to MDT, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
The ride when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near all the action in Harrisburg, book a room at one of these popular hotels:
Harrisburg highlights
Put these leading attractions on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Harrisburg:
City Island Harrisburg: A memorable preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) south of the centre.
Wildwood Park: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 3 kms (2 miles) north of the centre of Harrisburg.
How to get to Reading from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
The nearby city of Reading is about 97 kms (60 miles) from MDT. Heading to the centre by ride-share or taxi usually takes around 1 hour.
Plan for a travel time of 9 hours 45 minutes or so when making your way to Reading on public transport.
Travelling from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Lancaster
About 40 kms (25 miles) away, Lancaster is another city within easy reach of Harrisburg International Airport. It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes to make the trip on public transport from MDT.
The drive time to Lancaster is roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
Up for more exploring? New York offers a fresh angle on your visit to the United States. It's around 241 kms (150 miles) east of Harrisburg and features Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art. The closest airport to this city is New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Another city in the United States that has plenty of appeal is Philadelphia. From Harrisburg, it's roughly 137 kms (85 miles) east and is home to attractions like Independence Hall and Liberty Bell. Work in a visit to Philadelphia Museum of Art too. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the key arrival point for this city.
About 105 kms (65 miles) south of Harrisburg, Baltimore is worth a detour. Good reasons to visit include National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.