Flying from Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport (BDL): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Philadelphia's main airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Check out your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport (BDL) leaving from either of these.
Take off on a direct Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport flight and you'll be traveling for around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Hartford (where Bradley International Airport is located) and Philadelphia share the UTC-4 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
The most popular route is from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL), with 27 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from PHL to BDL is the 8:14am American Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 9:30pm with American Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Philadelphia to BDL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You can take a direct flight from Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport (BDL) leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
American Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport leaving from PHL.
Most travelers prefer to fly with American Airlines between PHL and BDL.
American Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. A reliable 84.24% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
PHL is about 19 kilometers from central Philadelphia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
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78.93% of flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Philadelphia to BDL flight? Check in to a hotel near Trenton-Mercer Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Flights from Trenton-Mercer Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82.45% of them arriving as expected.
The address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Bradley International Airport (BDL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BDL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bradley International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of Hartford and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport flight.
You'll find BDL at Schoephoester Road.
Getting from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to central Hartford
Bradley International Airport to the center of Hartford is roughly 19 kilometers. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
AED 543 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport. A return flight starts at AED 968. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to BDL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport (BDL). August is the busiest month to travel to Hartford. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in May.
Lock in a Philadelphia to BDL flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hartford to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport in January when temperatures are between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Hartford
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Bradley International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hartford:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Mark Twain House & Museum, Wadsworth Atheneum and Hartford Stage are essential stops on your Hartford itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Hartford, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 177 kilometers south-west to New York to tick off its leading attractions. From Central Park to Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States and is around 306 kilometers south-west of Hartford. No trip is complete without experiencing Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
