Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport (BDL): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check out your departure options from this base when booking flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport (BDL).
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 5 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport flight.
Bradley International Airport is located in Hartford. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Fort Lauderdale.
With 13 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the busiest route. Spirit Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:10am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from FLL to BDL is with JetBlue Airways at 9:55pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Fort Lauderdale to BDL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're flying during a peak month like March, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during vacation periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can find a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport (BDL) departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
You can get away on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport with JetBlue Airways. This top carrier operates departures from FLL.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between FLL and BDL is jetBlue.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is jetBlue.
Located around 11 kilometers from the center of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
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75% of flights that leave from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport land at their destination on time.
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
About Bradley International Airport (BDL)
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For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport flight.
BDL is located at Schoephoester Road.
Getting from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to central Hartford
Bradley International Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Hartford. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Traveling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport is AED 290. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 670. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to BDL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
December is the quietest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport (BDL), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Hartford based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Hartford is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Fort Lauderdale to BDL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hartford
After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bradley International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hartford:
Your Hartford trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you won't want to miss include The Mark Twain House & Museum, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and Hartford Stage.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Hartford, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometers southwest to New York to tick off its top sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Philadelphia, about 306 kilometers southwest of Hartford. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are highlights.