Travelling from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Harrisburg International Airport is located in Harrisburg. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is three hours behind Harrisburg.
Allow plenty of time to make your MDT to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
MDT is about 9 miles from central Harrisburg. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near MDT. Whether you have an early flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Los Angeles or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Harrisburg International Airport, data shows 77.41% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
MDT is located at One Terminal Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Los Angeles
£134 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Harrisburg International Airport to Los Angeles flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £261. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from MDT to Los Angeles if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Harrisburg International Airport to Los Angeles across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 20 miles. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Los Angeles and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from MDT to Los Angeles can help you get the lowest rate.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
After your flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Los Angeles has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 20 miles from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to drop your things at near VNY. Kick back and get cosy after your MDT to Los Angeles flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Van Nuys Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare rates and availability from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from VNY a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Visit Los Angeles during peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Los Angeles in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Harrisburg International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MDT to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Los Angeles, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are leading attractions which should be on every Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 110 miles away to the south-east, its best attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 310 miles north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
