Direct flights from Washington (IAD) to Hartford (BDL): 7 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. 82% of the last 17 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 7 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 17 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 523 km, an estimated 1 hour 10 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Hartford. Updated 10 September 2026 at 10:33 UTC.
IADWashingtonbusy · +22
BDLHartfordsmooth · +0
523 km · ~1h 10m est.
dep bank 08:15–22:277x weekly
Runs reliable · 1 airline · 7x weekly · nonstop
82% on time
of the last 17 operated IAD → BDL flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Washington to Hartford route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop IAD to BDL flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at IAD is the weaker end, route health score 85/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on IAD–BDL?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:15 and evening departures around 17:27 from IAD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the BDL delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from IAD to BDL?
Great-circle distance is 523 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 67–75 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does IAD–BDL fly?
United Airlines runs the route with about 34 flights a week (daily). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.