Washington (DCA) to Hartford (BDL) flights
PSA Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bradley International Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 313-mile flight takes about 1h 23m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 313 mi · 504 km
- Flight time
- 1h 23m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying DCA to BDL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 22 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 51,614 | 1h 23m |
| Republic Airline | 5 | Embraer E175 | 27,000 | 1h 25m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 29,535 | 1h 20m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 863 | 1h 19m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to BDL flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:59am and the last at 10:31pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4595American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:59am | 8:23am | 16 | 100% |
| AA 5156American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 7:29am | 8:52am | 7 | n/a |
| AA 5060American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 7:39am | 9:06am | 4 | 80% |
| AA 5018American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 7:59am | 9:26am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 4638American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:59am | 10:33am | 19 | 76% |
| AA 5058American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:59am | 1:28pm | 26 | 79% |
| AA 5059American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 12:59pm | 2:27pm | 4 | 67% |
| AA 5119American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:41pm | 7:10pm | 23 | 63% |
| AA 5034American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:20pm | 9:49pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 5307American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:26pm | 11:55pm | 4 | 72% |
| AA 3081American Airlines | 10:31pm | 11:51pm | 19 | 59% |
Is DCA to BDL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 1,680 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (83%), those around 5pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (60%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,680 | 68% | 24 min | 6.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 160 | 83% | |
| 7am to 8am | 113 | 80% | |
| 8am to 9am | 40 | 73% | |
| 9am to 10am | 76 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 234 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 70 | 68% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 58 | 80% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 228 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 311 | 55% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 310 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 165 | 12,257 | |
| September 2025 | 117 | 10,929 | |
| October 2025 | 140 | 10,514 | |
| November 2025 | 134 | 8,125 | |
| December 2025 | 125 | 8,183 | |
| January 2026 | 126 | 8,287 | |
| February 2026 | 123 | 8,347 | |
| March 2026 | 136 | 9,450 | |
| April 2026 | 133 | 8,067 | |
| May 2026 | 146 | 8,786 | |
| June 2026 | 146 | 8,788 | |
| July 2026 | 126 | 7,279 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.