Hartford to Denver (BDL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA231
UA United
738
7:30 AM
EDT
10:09 AM
MDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA364
UA United
738
7:30 AM
EDT
10:16 AM
MDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2239
UA United
738
3:25 PM
EDT
6:11 PM
MDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2643
UA United
738
10:10 AM
MDT
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2254
UA United
738
5:46 PM
MDT
11:29 PM
EDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Hartford to Denver
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,667 mi 4h 39m nonstop -2h behind 48 1-stop hubs

BDL–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,667 miles in approximately 4h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BDL–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 738 4h39-4h46 100% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 5 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 81%)
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 19%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BDL to DEN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BDL to DEN.
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One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,365
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BDL → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
DEN → BDL
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BDL delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Hartford

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric BDL→DEN PVD→DEN ALB→DEN
Distance from BDL 67 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 4h 39m 4h 40m 4h 15m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BDL with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Hartford.
BDL: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hartford, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,667 mi / 2,683 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 39m to 4h 46m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

BDL–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hartford to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,667 mi / 2,683 km
Flight time4h 39m to 4h 46m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: BDL
IATA / ICAOBDL / KBDL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.6M
Elevation173 ft / 53 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BDL to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 4h 39m to 4h 46m. The route covers 1,667 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from BDL to DEN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILN, STL, HPN, CVG, RFD, OMA, YYZ, MKE, GSP, EGE, IND, BZN, PVU, DAL, ILM, MSY, CLD, SRQ, RIC, CMH, DTW, MSP, DCA, JAX, PHX, CLT, RDU, ORD, ATL, JFK, MDW, LAS, DFW, IAD, PHL, PIT, BWI, MIA, RSW, MCO, BNA, CHS, TPA, PBI, FLL, HND, ORF and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Hartford.
Yes, return flights from DEN to BDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVD, ALB and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BDL to DEN

Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BDL to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BDL to DEN ranges from 4 hours 39 minutes to 4 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,683 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ILN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Providence/Warwick (PVD), Albany (ALB) and White Plains (HPN).