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 627 upcoming events in and around Hartford (counted Nov 8, 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 Hartford Stage, 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 Hartford Stage, Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford, PeoplesBank Arena, Dunkin' Park, Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, Massmutual Center, Broad Brook Opera House and The Armory At MGM Springfield. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Stage Hotels near Hartford Stage | BDL, 12 mi | None |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford Hotels near Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford | BDL, 11 mi | PVD, 58 mi |
| PeoplesBank Arena Hotels near PeoplesBank Arena | BDL, 12 mi | None |
| Dunkin' Park Hotels near Dunkin' Park | BDL, 12 mi | None |
| Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre Hotels near Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre | BDL, 12 mi | None |
| Massmutual Center Hotels near Massmutual Center | BDL, 12 mi | None |
| Broad Brook Opera House Hotels near Broad Brook Opera House | BDL, 7.2 mi | PVD, 59 mi |
| The Armory At MGM Springfield Hotels near The Armory At MGM Springfield | BDL, 12 mi | None |
Flying in for a Hartford event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 122 events in and around Hartford; 84% on Fri–Sun; 69 of the 121 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.
BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $70.00View TicketsBOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $71.00View TicketsBOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $72.00View TicketsDusty Slay
Belding Theater at Bushnell Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $49.00View TicketsBOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $72.00View TicketsUConn Huskies vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $71.00View Tickets- From about $69.00View Tickets
UConn Huskies vs. Northeastern Huskies
PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $34.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
- Nov 11: BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
- Nov 12: BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
- Nov 13: Dusty Slay
- Nov 14: BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
Flying in to Hartford: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Hartford Stage 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?
122 in and around Hartford in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 84% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 69 of the 121 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 Hartford Stage?
The closest airport to Hartford Stage 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.
