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

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532 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
MX541
MX Breeze
BCS3
3:40 PM
EDT T1
5:23 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Raleigh/Durham to Hartford
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 532 mi 1h 43m nonstop 59 1-stop hubs

RDU–BDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–BDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 7 BCS3 1h43 73%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (7 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, RDU to BDL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to BDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,779
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
RDU → BDL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
85%
Return
BDL → RDU
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → BDL delays →

Other ways to reach Hartford from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Bradley International Airport.
Metric RDU→BDL GSO→BDL EWN→BDL
Distance from RDU 66 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 2 2
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 49m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Bradley International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Hartford.
Distance & Flight Time
532 mi / 855 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

RDU–BDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Hartford route.
Route details
Distance532 mi / 855 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: BDL
IATA / ICAOBDL / KBDL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.6M
Elevation173 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to BDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Bradley International Airport take approximately 1h 43m. The route covers 532 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from RDU to BDL. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, BED, FRG, ORF, USA, HPN, EWN, LGA, GSO, CVG, CHS, YYZ, CLE, AVL, SAV, PDK, SDF, CAK, SUA, APF, VRB, JAX, BCT, DAB, MEM, CMH, STL, IND, HOU, BZN, SRQ, JFK, IAD, PHL, ATL, DCA, LAS, MIA, CLT, ILM, BWI, DTW, MCO, ORD, DFW, EWR, PBI, BNA, MDW, MSP, FLL, PIT, TPA, SJU, RIC, DEN, RSW, PHX and MHT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BDL to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO, EWN and USA. 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 RDU to BDL

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Bradley International Airport (BDL) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to BDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to BDL ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (855 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), New Bern (EWN) and Concord (USA).