Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to MDT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RDU and MDT include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
Currently, Rs83,044 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs61,935. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to MDT if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RDU to MDT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU reach their destination without delay.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
If you're coming in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MDT:
Follow your own route with a Harrisburg International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Budget and chase adventure across Harrisburg and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Harrisburg International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to central Harrisburg
You'll find MDT at One Terminal Drive.
Harrisburg International Airport to the centre of Harrisburg has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Harrisburg in February.
The warmest month in Harrisburg is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RDU to MDT sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Harrisburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres east of Harrisburg, a trip to New York will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 153 kilometres east of Harrisburg. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.
