Flights
Flights to Hartford
Flying to Hartford for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Hartford, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 697 upcoming events in and around Hartford (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Hartford is Bradley International Airport (BDL), 12 miles away. For Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, the nearest is BDL at 12 miles.
Airports serving Hartford
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Hartford, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley International Airport (BDL) 12 mi (20 km) | Large | Nearest to Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford, Dunkin' Park, PeoplesBank Arena, Massmutual Center, Infinity Music Hall & Bistro, Broad Brook Opera House and Belding Theater at Bushnell Theatre. |
Nearest airport to each Hartford venue
The busiest venues in and around Hartford, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre Hotels near Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre | BDL, 12 mi | — |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford Hotels near Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford | BDL, 11 mi | PVD, 58 mi |
| Dunkin' Park Hotels near Dunkin' Park | BDL, 12 mi | — |
| PeoplesBank Arena Hotels near PeoplesBank Arena | BDL, 12 mi | — |
| Massmutual Center Hotels near Massmutual Center | BDL, 12 mi | — |
| Infinity Music Hall & Bistro Hotels near Infinity Music Hall & Bistro | BDL, 12 mi | — |
| Broad Brook Opera House Hotels near Broad Brook Opera House | BDL, 7.2 mi | PVD, 59 mi |
| Belding Theater at Bushnell Theatre Hotels near Belding Theater at Bushnell Theatre | BDL, 12 mi | — |
Flying in for a Hartford event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 132 events in and around Hartford; 81% on Fri–Sun; 95 of the 129 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Hartford Athletic FC vs. Louisville City FC
Trinity Health Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $25.00View TicketsOlivia Rodrigo
PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $270.00View TicketssKitz Kraven
Webster Underground, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $30.00View TicketsOlivia Rodrigo
PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $249.00View TicketsDon Omar
PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $76.00View TicketsAlmost Monday
Webster Underground, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $49.00View TicketsOpening Night
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $71.00View TicketsThe Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $78.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Hartford Athletic FC vs. Louisville City FC
- Sep 26: sKitz Kraven
- Sep 27: Don Omar
- Sep 29: The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
- Sep 30: The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
- Oct 1: The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
- Oct 2: The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
- Oct 3: The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Flying in to Hartford: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre it is BDL, 12 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Hartford?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Hartford: Bradley International Airport (BDL).
How far is BDL from downtown Hartford?
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is 12 miles (20 km) from downtown Hartford in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many events are in Hartford in the next 30 days?
132 in and around Hartford in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 81% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 95 of the 129 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford?
The closest airport to Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford is Bradley International Airport (BDL), 11 miles away in a straight line; Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is 58 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Hartford?
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Hartford, 12 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre?
The closest airport to Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre is Bradley International Airport (BDL), 12 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
