Flying from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Hartford and Detroit follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Give yourself enough time to make your BDL to DTW flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Detroit (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bradley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating BDL to DTW flights. An impressive 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bradley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BDL and DTW include:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
LaGuardia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
$132 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bradley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Return flights start from $279. These fares can change based on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BDL to DTW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from BDL to DTW couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bradley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bradley International Airport (BDL)
You'll find BDL at Schoephoester Road.
80.22% of flights leaving Bradley International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from BDL.
Central Hartford to Bradley International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BDL:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Book a hotel close to DTW if you have a late Bradley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car and explore Detroit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Detroit. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The quietest month for a flight from Bradley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Detroit based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Bradley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to go to Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BDL to DTW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Columbus is another essential stop in United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No trip is complete without seeing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.