Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Philadelphia and Hartford are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from PHL to BDL start at 08:57 — the first with American Airlines. The last departure is at 21:30 with American Airlines. Overall, there are 33 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PHL to BDL flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Hartford (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport.
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PHL to BDL flights. A reliable 84.24% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PHL and BDL:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
ر.ق. 605 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 1,316. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PHL to BDL.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The address for PHL is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of the flights that depart from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on time at their destination.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bradley International Airport (BDL)
If you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near BDL:
Pick up a Bradley International Airport rental car and explore Hartford and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Bradley International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to central Hartford
You'll find BDL at Schoephoester Road.
Bradley International Airport to the centre of Hartford has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Hartford. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Hartford is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PHL to BDL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Hartford is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres south-west of Hartford, a trip to New York will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Hartford. No journey is complete without dropping by Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
