Cheap Flights from CLT to MDT: When to Fly from Charlotte to Harrisburg

The cheapest times to fly from CLT to MDT are

• May 14th to June 17th
• August 6th to April 29th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from CLT to MDT is late December. Prices can be as high as $634 for Friday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $294 for Tuesday flights around late December.

When to Fly to Harrisburg

Flying from Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Harrisburg, PA (MDT) will usually cost between $294 to $358 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late December with an average ticket price of $309. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $462. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $153 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $348 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CLT to MDT flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the CLT to MDT route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the CLT to MDT flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Charlotte. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.52, which is above average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $32 (9%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $327. Return trip prices are from the MDT to CLT flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CLT to MDT can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 43 minutes may be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from CLT to MDT while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from CLT to MDT? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 413 miles or 665 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from CLT to MDT?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CLT to MDT flight is about 1 hour 43 minutes.

How many flights go between Charlotte, NC and Harrisburg, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 48 available flights from CLT to MDT.

Airport Location Info

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from CLT to MDT tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 22% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 37% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave MDT heading for CLT about 3 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Harrisburg, PA is about 3 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• PSA: 3 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.