Washington to Hartford (DCA–BDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–BDL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 313 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 60 | 319, CR7, CR9, E70, E75, E75S | 1h19-1h38 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 6 | E75 | 1h26 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Hartford from Washington
| Metric | DCA→BDL | IAD→BDL | BWI→BDL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | 103 | 62 |
| Flight time | 1h 19m | 1h 12m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · BDL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Hartford.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
DCA–BDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to BDL
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Bradley International Airport (BDL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to BDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to BDL ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 1 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 313 miles (503 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 142 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).