Travelling from New York to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by looking up the most convenient place to catch your flight from New York to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT). Explore the options for taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), two of the city's main airports.
Harrisburg International Airport is located in Harrisburg. The city's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as New York.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to MDT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
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74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Harrisburg International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
Have a late flight from New York to Harrisburg International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near MDT and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
You'll find MDT at One Terminal Drive.
Getting from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to central Harrisburg
Harrisburg International Airport to the centre of Harrisburg is about 14 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Harrisburg International Airport is $989. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $553. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to MDT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your New York to Harrisburg International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from New York to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
July is when most people book flights from New York to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT). Plan your visit to Harrisburg in February for a quieter experience.
Book a New York to MDT flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Harrisburg to range from 16ºC to 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Harrisburg International Airport in January when temperatures are between -9ºC and 7ºC.
More about Harrisburg
Start your Harrisburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Harrisburg International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. City Island Harrisburg, Harrisburg Holocaust Monument and State Museum of Pennsylvania are must-do's during your Harrisburg adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Harrisburg, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 241 kilometres east to New York to check off its leading attractions. From Central Park to Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 137 kilometres east of Harrisburg. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.
