Hartford to Raleigh/Durham (BDL–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX540
MX Breeze
BCS3
7:20 AM
EDT
9:22 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XP9501
XP Avelo
738
2:00 PM
EDT
3:32 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX9024
MX Breeze
7:15 PM
EDT
9:12 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX541
MX Breeze
BCS3
3:40 PM
EDT T1
5:23 PM
EDT
1h 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 Raleigh/Durham
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 532 mi 1h 32m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

BDL–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BDL–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 8 BCS3 1h57-2h02 100%
XP Avelo Airlines 1 738 1h32 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – XP
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + XP (9 flights/wk, 100%)
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 RDU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BDL to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,754
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 → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
RDU → BDL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BDL delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Hartford

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric BDL→RDU HVN→RDU PVD→RDU
Distance from BDL 48 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 9 6 7
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 44m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BDL with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Hartford.
BDL: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hartford, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
532 mi / 855 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 2h 2m.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

BDL–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hartford to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance532 mi / 855 km
Flight time1h 32m to 2h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: BDL
IATA / ICAOBDL / KBDL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.6M
Elevation173 ft / 53 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BDL to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 32m to 2h 2m. The route covers 532 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from BDL to RDU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BED, ORF, HPN, EWN, PSM, CAK, YYZ, CVG, STL, SUA, MKE, CHS, LUK, JAX, LAL, VRB, IND, MSY, DAL, EGE, JFK, PHL, BWI, CLT, IAD, DCA, LAS, MIA, PHX, DEN, MDW, ATL, TPA, PIT, MSP, MCO, DTW, RSW, ORD, DFW, BNA, PBI, FLL, SJU, HVN, SRQ and CMH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RDU to BDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HVN, PVD and ALB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RDU

Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BDL to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BDL to RDU ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (855 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Haven (HVN), Providence/Warwick (PVD) and Albany (ALB).