Detroit (DTW) to Hartford (BDL) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bradley International Airport, with about 25 flights a week in July 2026. The 549-mile flight takes about 1h 37m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 549 mi · 884 km
- Flight time
- 1h 37m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying DTW to BDL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 25 | Boeing 717-200, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 126,287 | 1h 37m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 2,216 | 1h 36m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to BDL flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:05am and the last at 10:05pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 2859Delta Air Lines | 7:05am | 8:48am | 25 | 96% |
| DL 2163Delta Air Lines | 10:18am | 12:00pm | 31 | 88% |
| DL 2814Delta Air Lines | 2:37pm | 4:20pm | 31 | 86% |
| DL 2989Delta Air Lines | 10:05pm | 11:51pm | 31 | 77% |
Is DTW to BDL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 1,242 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (96%), those around 9pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,240 | 86% | 10 min | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 164 | 96% | |
| 10am to 11am | 365 | 88% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 333 | 86% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 336 | 77% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 29 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 143 | 16,323 | |
| September 2025 | 109 | 12,284 | |
| October 2025 | 113 | 12,094 | |
| November 2025 | 106 | 10,052 | |
| December 2025 | 105 | 9,856 | |
| January 2026 | 81 | 7,558 | |
| February 2026 | 74 | 7,045 | |
| March 2026 | 88 | 9,176 | |
| April 2026 | 89 | 8,782 | |
| May 2026 | 111 | 11,023 | |
| June 2026 | 113 | 11,972 | |
| July 2026 | 115 | 12,543 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.