How to find cheap flights to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
At the moment, R 14,481 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Bradley International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to BDL for R 17,904.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to BDL goes up or down.
Pick up a bargain on tickets to Hartford, where Bradley International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to find a good deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Hartford. This will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, as well as different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Bradley International Airport that have a stop or two. Taking an indirect route can help you save. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Hartford
May is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Hartford.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to BDL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Hartford at its liveliest, lock in your flights to BDL for August. Taking a trip during peak periods generally means more to do and see compared to other times of the year.
May is the quietest period of the year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Hartford then.
With averages of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), July is when Hartford is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -9ºC (16ºF) to 6ºC (43ºF).
September comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Hartford.
The wettest time of year is July. Travel then and you'll likely get around ten days of rainfall.
Travelling to Bradley International Airport (BDL): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Hartford in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Bradley International Airport with one of these airlines:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your BDL plane ticket with United. Up to 85% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
You'll be touching down in the UTC-4 timezone at BDL.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to BDL? These hotels close to Bradley International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Start your Hartford adventure sooner by collecting a car hire in BDL. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are some of the top suppliers to pick from here.
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Bradley International Airport, there's a good chance you'll arrive on time. BDL is among the more punctual hubs, with up to 80% of all departing flights landing on schedule.
Getting to central Hartford from Bradley International Airport (BDL)
The distance from BDL to central Hartford is about 24 kilometres.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to BDL, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Hartford, unpack your bags at one of these top options:
Hartford highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Hartford:
Mark Twain House & Museum: Delivering a strong first impression of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres west of the centre.
Bushnell Plaza Sculpture Garden: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm while exploring Hartford. This park is roughly 0.97 kilometres east of the centre.
Hartford Stage: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 2 kilometres north-east of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Hartford experience.
How to get to Worcester from Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Going directly to Worcester? From BDL, it takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there. The city is about 121 kilometres from the airport.
Allow roughly 2 hours 30 minutes if you plan to travel to Worcester on public transport.
Travelling from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Springfield
If Springfield is where you want to be, public transport takes around 2 hours 10 minutes from Bradley International Airport. This city is about 19 kilometres from BDL.
The drive time to Springfield is roughly 25 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's loads more to see and do in the United States, starting with New York. Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty are must-sees in this city, which is about 177 kilometres south-west of Hartford. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the closest airport in New York.
Another city in the United States that will quickly win you over is Philadelphia. From Hartford, it's around 306 kilometres south-west and is home to attractions like Independence Hall and Liberty Bell. Spend a little time at Philadelphia Museum of Art too. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the main airport serving the city.
Let your travels lead you to Boston, which is roughly 145 kilometres east of Hartford. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Quincy Market give you plenty of reason to visit. You can reach this city by flying into Logan International Airport (BOS).
