Bradley International (BDL) Delays and On-Time Departures
Hartford, CT · ranked 159th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Hartford (BDL) had 22,344 scheduled departures and 80.9% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 159th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 2.4% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Hartford (BDL), United Airlines left on time most often (87.7%).
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (74%).
Best time of day to fly out of Hartford (BDL)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.2% | 2.0% | 3,105 |
| 6am–7am | 91.5% | 1.7% | 7,007 |
| 7am–8am | 91.6% | 1.6% | 4,228 |
| 8am–9am | 90.2% | 2.0% | 2,595 |
| 9am–10am | 86.2% | 2.6% | 1,939 |
| 10am–11am | 86.1% | 1.5% | 1,516 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.9% | 0.9% | 2,794 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.7% | 1.8% | 3,199 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.8% | 1.3% | 2,216 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.6% | 1.9% | 2,345 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.9% | 1.7% | 2,531 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.8% | 2.2% | 2,713 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.5% | 2.2% | 3,958 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.4% | 2.2% | 2,250 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.6% | 3.6% | 2,272 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.8% | 2.0% | 644 |
| 9pm–10pm | 58.6% | 1.6% | 243 |
| 10pm–11pm | 37.7% | 4.9% | 81 |
Airlines at BDL ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 87.7% | 81.6% | 1.4% | 2,581 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 86.5% | 75.3% | 2.6% | 266 |
| Delta Air Lines | 85.3% | 85.7% | 2.2% | 4,282 |
| Spirit Airlines | 83.8% | 84.3% | 0.0% | 148 |
| American Airlines | 80.7% | 80.0% | 2.6% | 3,891 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79.5% | 81.2% | 1.5% | 4,081 |
| Republic Airways | 79.4% | 75.4% | 3.4% | 1,255 |
| Envoy Air | 77.4% | 73.6% | 5.2% | 153 |
| JetBlue | 76.9% | 71.2% | 2.5% | 3,960 |
| PSA Airlines | 74.9% | 70.7% | 6.6% | 1,127 |
| Frontier Airlines | 67.1% | 67.7% | 2.2% | 600 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of BDL
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of BDL
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Hartford (BDL)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 81.7% | -1.9 pts | 1.7% | 878 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.7% | -14.0 pts | 1.7% | 1,849 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.7% | -9.0 pts | 2.9% | 7,875 |
| All other days | 83.6% | — | 1.7% | 35,034 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at BDL
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Hartford (BDL)
Every route from BDL with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDL → Chicago (ORD) | 75.6% | 2.8% | 2,365 |
| BDL → Atlanta (ATL) | 84.3% | 2.1% | 2,318 |
| BDL → Orlando (MCO) | 73.8% | 2.0% | 1,895 |
| BDL → Baltimore (BWI) | 83.0% | 1.9% | 1,749 |
| BDL → Washington (DCA) | 68.1% | 5.6% | 1,708 |
| BDL → Charlotte (CLT) | 82.4% | 2.1% | 1,677 |
| BDL → Detroit (DTW) | 88.8% | 2.1% | 1,269 |
| BDL → Washington (IAD) | 85.1% | 2.1% | 1,077 |
| BDL → San Juan (SJU) | 60.8% | 2.0% | 966 |
| BDL → Denver (DEN) | 83.9% | 1.0% | 890 |
| BDL → Minneapolis (MSP) | 83.3% | 2.4% | 832 |
| BDL → Chicago (MDW) | 80.9% | 1.6% | 824 |
| BDL → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 69.5% | 2.5% | 721 |
| BDL → Tampa (TPA) | 75.5% | 1.6% | 682 |
| BDL → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 76.3% | 3.5% | 681 |
| BDL → Philadelphia (PHL) | 81.5% | 2.3% | 571 |
| BDL → West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) | 71.1% | 1.9% | 516 |
| BDL → Miami (MIA) | 90.3% | 1.4% | 429 |
| BDL → Nashville (BNA) | 85.0% | 1.0% | 390 |
| BDL → New York (JFK) | 90.9% | 3.6% | 365 |
| BDL → Fort Myers (RSW) | 69.6% | 3.2% | 285 |