Detroit to Hartford (DTW–BDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL2859
DL Delta
319
7:00 AM
EDT TM
8:42 AM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2163+6
DL Delta
717
10:15 AM
EDT TM
11:57 AM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6959cs
WS WestJet
712
10:20 AM
EDT TM
12:04 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6501cs
WS WestJet
712
2:30 PM
EDT TM
4:09 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3203cs
KE Korean
717
2:30 PM
EDT TM
4:09 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2814+8
DL Delta
717
2:51 PM
EDT TM
4:31 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6992cs
WS WestJet
320
9:30 PM
EDT TM
11:12 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2989+5
DL Delta
320
9:30 PM
EDT TM
11:12 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3594cs
AM Aeromexi
320
9:31 PM
EDT TM
11:12 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3585cs
AM Aeromexi
320
5:30 AM
EDT TM
7:30 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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DL2964+3
DL Delta
319
5:30 AM
EDT TM
7:29 AM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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KE3204cs
KE Korean
320
5:34 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6939cs
WS WestJet
320
5:34 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2859
DL Delta
319
9:37 AM
EDT
11:31 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2163+6
DL Delta
717
12:55 PM
EDT TM
2:53 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2453cs
AF Air France
712
12:55 PM
EDT TM
2:53 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2474cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
712
12:55 PM
EDT TM
2:58 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6684cs
WS WestJet
712
12:55 PM
EDT TM
2:58 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5442cs
WS WestJet
717
5:17 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2507cs
AF Air France
717
5:17 PM
EDT TM
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2814+8
DL Delta
712
5:17 PM
EDT TM
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Hartford
1 carrier, 62 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 547 mi 1h 39m nonstop 70 1-stop hubs

DTW–BDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 547 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–BDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, WS 27 319, 320, 717 1h40-1h42 96% SkyTeam AM, KE, WS
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – DL
320 Airbus A320 – AM, DL, WS
712 Boeing 717-200 – WS
717 Boeing 717 – DL, KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (27 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, DTW to BDL direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
83
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to BDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,344
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.

Other ways to reach Hartford from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Bradley International Airport.
Metric DTW→BDL CLE→BDL
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 62 1
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 4m
Departure OTP 96%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Bradley International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Hartford is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · BDL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Hartford.
Distance & Flight Time
547 mi / 880 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 1h 44m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–BDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Hartford route.
Route details
Distance547 mi / 880 km
Flight time1h 39m to 1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights62 out / 83 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: BDL
IATA / ICAOBDL / KBDL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.6M
Elevation173 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to BDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bradley International Airport take approximately 1h 39m to 1h 44m. The route covers 547 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from DTW to BDL. The return direction has about 83 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, TEB, BUF, CLE, FRG, HPN, YYZ, MDT, LGA, BTV, BOS, EWR, CVG, IND, CAK, RFD, SDF, TYS, STL, MEM, APF, PIE, DAL, AFW, AUS, NAS, MYR, JAX, SAT, SLC, PLS, PBI, SMF, SAN, LAX, RIC, ORF, PIT, JFK, SRQ, ORD, ATL, PHL, BWI, IAD, DCA, CLT, FLL, MSP, CMH, DEN, TPA, DUB, RDU, MDW, MIA, RSW, GSP, SJU, MCO, DFW, SAV, GSO, CHS, BNA, LAS, PHX, IAH, MHT and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BDL to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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 DTW to BDL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Bradley International Airport (BDL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to BDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to BDL ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 547 miles (880 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 145 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).