Cheap Flight Deals to Hartford CT from CA $288

From above, the canvas of autumn trees in Connecticut paint a picture of something cherished and beautiful. Expanses of unfettered terrain and huge yards make you daydream about packing your bags and moving to a small New England town on the outskirts of city life. As Laura Ingalls Wilder once said, “It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all." At the same time, you have an appreciation for all things culture and the frenetic buzz that makes your bones vibrate as you stand in the center of an exciting metropolis. Book flight deals to Hartford, and you can experience the best of both worlds.

Hartford has a bounty of parkland, so that walking through the city one might swear the hustle and noise of a major city is miles away. Yet, historic sites dot the landscape and it’s easy to find everything from fine dining to live music within reach. Meander through old cemeteries, take photos to last a lifetime, plant your feet where Mark Twain once stood, and catch a UConn basketball game at the XL Center. Hartford has it all.

Transportation from BDL

Flights to Hartford land at Bradley International Airport (BDL), just 16 miles north of downtown Hartford. Many major hotels are just minutes away and provide a courtesy van service to and from the airport. If you’re putting down roots in the heart of Hartford, the Connecticut Department of Transportation provides public bus service between the airport and downtown Hartford. A one-way trip takes about 30 minutes, and you can continue to use public transportation throughout the Hartford area as you sightsee. You can also take a taxi from the airport to your final destination.

If you want to have the Greater East Coast region at your fingertips, rent a car at the same time you book Hartford plane tickets. With your own set of wheels, you can chase the horizon to your heart’s content, knowing you have a have a cozy Hartford home away from home waiting at the end of the day.

Hotels Near BDL

Hotels near the airport make getting to and from the tarmac easy breezy. And you like a stress-free vacation, wise wanderer. Book one of these popular hotels right after you buy Hartford airfare, and your getaway to New England is all set.

• Hilton Hartford: Just steps from the Hartford XL Center, this hotel is poised perfectly for anyone in town for a UCONN basketball game; you can get to the famous arena via skywalk. Of course, its downtown location also makes the Hilton Hartford a great place to stay when you want to visit the Science Center and other cultural venues.
• Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport: Located at the airport, this accommodation is perfect for layovers or short stays in Connecticut. The second floor has an indoor pool and fitness center, and the Club Lounge offers free breakfast and midday hors d’oeuvres.
• Avon Old Farms Hotel: You want peace and quiet at the ready, yet leaving Hartford far behind is out of the question. Enter Avon Old Farms Hotel, situated on 20 acres of Farmington River Valley Acres, and just 9 miles away from downtown Hartford. Read under the gazebo and dine in the charming restaurant before heading into the city.
• Radisson Hotel Hartford: You can walk to the Connecticut River in under 10 minutes, and the Entertainment District surrounds you. The Radisson Hotel is right in the heart of things. Open your curtains in the morning, and the Hartford skyline greets you before you head down to Bistro Z for some comfort food.

Things to Do in Hartford

Hartford is brimming with history, boasting the Mark Twain House and Museum and Harriet Beecher Stowe House, for starters. Your Hartford flight also lands you within miles of the Old State House and Connecticut State Capitol. Get a whiff of the past, and then saunter into the future with a trip to the Connecticut Science Center, where innovation is on full display.

Book one of the cheapest flights to Hartfordtoday, wise wanderer, and your foray into the finest parts of Connecticut begins. Visit in the fall when the burnt orange leaves dot the sky with their cheerful hue, or enjoy a winter wonderland where hot cocoa is always on the mind. You can’t go wrong, so let’s get booking.