Flying from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 1 hour 28 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Bradley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Hartford and Washington DC have the same timezone (UTC-4).
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport start from 06:00 — the first with United Airlines. The latest flight in the day is the 22:36 option with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from 40 services every week between BDL and IAD.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like August? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Washington DC (and then discovering more of United States!) is simple with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bradley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Bradley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the popular stopovers between BDL and IAD:
Pearson International Airport
Norfolk International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
C$166 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bradley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Return flights start from C$341. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from BDL to IAD, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Bradley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time looking for cheap flight tickets from BDL to IAD every day.
Take advantage of filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bradley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Bradley International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Hartford. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 31 minutes.
Got an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BDL:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel close to IAD if you have a late flight from Bradley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 51 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bradley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Washington DC. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Bradley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BDL to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
More about Washington DC
After locking in your flights from BDL to IAD, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Washington DC. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
White House Historical Association and The White House are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Washington DC to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Mall.
Complete your Washington DC trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Washington Dulles International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Washington DC.
