Hartford to Orlando (BDL–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BDL–MCO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,051 miles in approximately 0h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 16 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 0h29-2h55 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 14 | 320, BCS3 | 2h55-2h58 | – | AD | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 9 | 321, A20N | 3h09-3h16 | – | Y4 | |
| MX Mexicana | 3 | BCS3 | 3h29 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Orlando from Hartford
| Metric | BDL→MCO | ORH→MCO | HVN→MCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BDL | – | 47 mi | 48 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 10 | 14 |
| Flight time | 0h 29m | 2h 55m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BDL: EDT · MCO: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Hartford, it's 6:00 PM in Orlando.
Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.
Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.
Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.
BDL–MCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BDL to MCO
Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Frontier, Mexicana and Southwest Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BDL to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BDL to MCO ranges from 0 hours 29 minutes to 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,051 miles (1,692 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Worcester (ORH), New Haven (HVN) and Providence/Warwick (PVD).