Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Bradley International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Washington DC and Hartford follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Every week, there are 56 Ronald Reagan National Airport to Bradley International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, opt for the 06:40 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:24 with American Airlines.
Your DCA to BDL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Hartford (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Bradley International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is American Airlines.
With 75.24% of its services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DCA to BDL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Bradley International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DCA and BDL:
Philadelphia International Airport
LaGuardia Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
At the moment, RM597 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Bradley International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM878. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from DCA to BDL by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Bradley International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DCA to BDL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Bradley International Airport.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Bradley International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DCA:
Arriving at Bradley International Airport (BDL)
If you have a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Bradley International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near BDL:
Travel at your own speed with a Bradley International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across Hartford and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Bradley International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to central Hartford
BDL is located at Schoephoester Road.
Bradley International Airport to central Hartford has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Bradley International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Hartford in May.
The warmest month in Hartford is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Bradley International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DCA to BDL in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Hartford, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 161 kilometres south-west to New York to check off its leading sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Hartford. No journey is complete without experiencing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.