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Cheapest round-trip
$188
Typical prices: $400-$639
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/14Sun 9/16
DTW - BDL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$399
Typical prices: $427-$651
Delta
Tue 10/23Thu 10/25
DTW - BDL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 1h 44m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 58% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $247 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 03m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Hartford (DTW-BDL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Hartford

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:51 pm - 11:44 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
4h 53m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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8:15 am - 5:49 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 34m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$188Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:51 pm - 11:42 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
4h 51m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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8:15 am - 5:49 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 34m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$188Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:51 pm - 11:42 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
4h 51m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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8:15 am - 5:49 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 34m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$189Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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6:46 pm - 2:18 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
19h 32m1 stop Orlando
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8:15 am - 5:49 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 34m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$212Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:51 pm - 11:42 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
4h 51m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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8:15 am - 5:49 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 34m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$213Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:51 pm - 11:44 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
4h 53m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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8:15 am - 5:49 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 34m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$214Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 3
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4:35 pm - 2:18 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
21h 43m1 stop Orlando
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6:13 pm - 11:35 amBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 22m1 stop Orlando
$220Frontier
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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6:51 pm - 11:42 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
4h 51m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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6:15 am - 11:27 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 12m2 stops Savannah/Hilton Head Fort Lauderdale
$221Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
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7:00 am - 8:42 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
1h 42mnonstop
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9:38 am - 11:33 amBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 55mnonstop
$399Delta
Sat, Sep 19 - Thu, Oct 1
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9:30 pm - 11:12 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
1h 42mnonstop
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5:30 am - 7:25 amBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 55mnonstop
$399Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 34% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

  • August is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford at $374 round-trip.
  • May ($609) and June ($558) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 62% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford the cheapest?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 58% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$93
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford

When to book flights from Detroit to Hartford

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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford flights?

    Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

    Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Hartford.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Hartford Bradley Intl (BDL).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $247 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $487 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$70 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

    The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford most commonly connect through:

    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 11% of one-stop connections

    Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $459 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $637, a difference of $178. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Hartford?

    Some of the most popular sights in Hartford are Connecticut Convention Center, XL Center and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. These are among the most viewed places in Hartford on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

    A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford takes 1h 44m, covering 546 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:44 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 44m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 46% above the route average of $475. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $188 to $905. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 64% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 03m, compared with 4h 07m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 15m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

  • What car rental options are available at Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (BDL)?

    Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (BDL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Dollar
    · Thrifty
    · Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford range from $400 to $639, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $400 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $459 - about $178 less than Monday (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 58% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford trip for August. Fares historically average $374 round-trip in that month - typically $235 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $247 round-trip on this route - about $240 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Hartford?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartford Bradley Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Hartford Bradley Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Hartford Bradley Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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