Flights
Flights to Harrisburg
Flying to Harrisburg for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Harrisburg, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 314 upcoming events in and around Harrisburg (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Harrisburg is Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), 8.2 miles away. For FNB Field, the nearest is MDT at 8 miles.
Airports serving Harrisburg
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Harrisburg, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) 8.2 mi (13 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to FNB Field, Hershey Theatre, Giant Center, XL Live, Strand Theatre at Appell Center for the Performing Arts, Capital City Music Hall, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center and Capital City Music Hall Lower Level. |
Nearest airport to each Harrisburg venue
The busiest venues in and around Harrisburg, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| FNB Field Hotels near FNB Field | MDT, 8 mi | — |
| Hershey Theatre Hotels near Hershey Theatre | MDT, 8.8 mi | — |
| Giant Center Hotels near Giant Center | MDT, 8.1 mi | — |
| XL Live Hotels near XL Live | MDT, 7 mi | — |
| Strand Theatre at Appell Center for the Performing Arts Hotels near Strand Theatre at Appell Center for the Performing Arts | MDT, 16 mi | BWI, 55 mi |
| Capital City Music Hall Hotels near Capital City Music Hall | MDT, 8 mi | — |
| Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center Hotels near Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center | MDT, 8.9 mi | — |
| Capital City Music Hall Lower Level Hotels near Capital City Music Hall Lower Level | MDT, 8 mi | — |
Flying in for a Harrisburg event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 61 events in and around Harrisburg; 77% on Fri–Sun; 44 of the 61 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
MJ Night
Capital City Music Hall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
From about $37.00View TicketsCrown Magnetar & To The Grave
Capital City Music Hall Lower Level, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
From about $49.00View TicketsSeparate Ways - Tribute to Journey
XL Live, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
From about $44.00View TicketsJason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Riverfront Park - Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
From about $88.00View TicketsAlien Ant Farm
Capital City Music Hall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
From about $48.00View TicketsBRAT
Capital City Music Hall Lower Level, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
From about $34.00View TicketsAriana Grande Night
Capital City Music Hall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
From about $36.00View TicketsStryper
XL Live, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
From about $40.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: MJ Night
- Sep 26: Crown Magnetar & To The Grave
- Sep 27: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
- Oct 1: Alien Ant Farm
- Oct 2: BRAT
- Oct 3: Stryper
- Oct 4: El Boricua Es Otra Cosa
- Oct 9: Steely Dead
Flying in to Harrisburg: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For FNB Field it is MDT, 8 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. MDT, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 8.2 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, BWI, is 76 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Harrisburg?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Harrisburg: Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many events are in Harrisburg in the next 30 days?
61 in and around Harrisburg in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 77% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 44 of the 61 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for FNB Field?
The closest airport to FNB Field is Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 8 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Hershey Theatre?
The closest airport to Hershey Theatre is Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 8.8 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
What is the closest airport to Harrisburg?
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Harrisburg, 8.2 miles away in a straight line.
How far is MDT from downtown Harrisburg?
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is 8.2 miles (13 km) from downtown Harrisburg in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
