Traveling from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MDT and DTW include:
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
C$309 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Harrisburg International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. A return flight starts from C$468. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from MDT to DTW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a ticket from Harrisburg International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
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Handy information about Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
Traveling from central Harrisburg to Harrisburg International Airport takes approximately 42 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Book a hotel near DTW if you're catching a late flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Detroit. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 27 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 8 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The quietest month for a flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Detroit based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MDT to DTW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Detroit
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Detroit right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from MDT to DTW:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum and Michigan Central Station are leading attractions which should be on any good Detroit itinerary.
Complete your Detroit trip with hotels and a car rental
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