RDU (Raleigh) to BDL (Hartford) flights arrive on time 72% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 74%. The average delay is 63 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.RDU → BDL
RDU (Raleigh) to BDL (Hartford)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 72% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Departing from RDU
80% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. RDU has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~14 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at BDL
79% on timeWhen flights into BDL are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at BDL: TSA is ~17 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.