Cheap flights to Connecticut

How long is the flight to Connecticut?

You can find Connecticut flight deals from Australia leaving from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), arriving in Hartford Bradley International Airport (BDL), Connecticut, with a flight duration averaging between 22h and 28h. The quicker flight routes take about 23h and the longer routes stand at roughly 28h. You can also fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hartford Bradley International with flight routes ranging from 23h to 39h. Flights to the United States are also possible from Broome International Airport (BME) but take slightly longer at close to 48h. You can also find routes from Perth International Airport (PER), for a journey duration averaging 37h.

Where can you get direct flights to Connecticut from?

Unfortunately, direct flights from Australia are not available to Connecticut, United States. However, you can find several cheap flights to the United States with layovers, from various airports in Australia. Try finding cheap flights to Connecticut from Perth Airport to Bradley International Airport, which offers economical options on routes with two layovers, at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) for roughly 8h 35min and 4h 30min respectively, and a total journey time of about 37h. Sydney Airport also offers routes to Bradley Airport with two layovers. Transfers are at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Chicago Airport for around 13h 35min and 2h 45min, with a total journey duration of approximately 40h. Melbourne Airport also offers flights to Bradley Airport, Connecticut, with two layovers at a somewhat more expensive price, stopping at Tokyo Narita Airport for around 10h and Denver International Airport (DEN) for 5h 50min, averaging a 39h journey duration.

What is the best way to travel around Connecticut?

Connecticut has an excellent state-run bus service, CTtransit, which is the largest company in the state, serving many different areas; there is also a Greyhound line. The Peter Pan Bus Line will also connect you to neighbouring destinations of New England, New York, Boston, Hartford and Philadelphia. You could also use a train service, if you intend to travel along the shoreline between Connecticut's popular towns of New Haven and Hartford, which usually takes just under 40min at an approximate fare of $12 (A$ 16); the bus is even cheaper, at around $1.40 (A$ 2) for just over an hour’s journey. If you are driving, you can choose from several interstate connections. Interstate 95 runs along nearby Long Island, which is a popular place to visit for its beaches and natural harbours, or you can take Interstate 91 to head north of New Haven to New England and Canada.

What are some things to do in Connecticut?

The towns of New Haven and Hartford are both worth a visit in Connecticut. If you go to Hartford, you can explore the famous writer Mark Twain’s House and Museum, which is built in the rough outline of a riverboat. New Haven is also home to Yale University, one of America’s oldest universities, built like a medieval fortress, hosting its own art gallery and museum of natural history. Mystic is also a must visit, as you can explore the old maritime traditions at Seaport Museum and Aquarium and also discover the quaint Olde Mistick Village, which was built to resemble a 1720 colonial village.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Connecticut?

Citizens of Australia do not require a visa to enter the United States for a period of up to 90 days, which can be used for business, healthcare or tourism purposes. You will, however, require an Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA), which can be obtained online. To apply for this document, you must have a full, valid biometric passport that has six month’s validity on it from your time of arrival. A standard application is usually processed within 24h and costs around $39 (A$ 53).