Cheap Flights to Connecticut

Top Cities to Visit in Connecticut

Hartford: Connecticut’s capital Hartford is also one of the oldest cities in New England. Hartford is home to the country’s oldest continuously published newspaper – the Hartford Courant; America’s oldest public art museum – the Wadsworth Athenaeum; and America’s oldest public park – Bushnell Park. Hartford is historic and a modern city where you will find diverse neighborhoods and more than 40 excellent restaurants.

Greenwich: Do you fancy seeing a city in Connecticut founded in the 17th century and just half hour train ride from New York City? Then visit the sophisticated and charming Greenwich town located on the coast of Long Island Sound. It’s a fantastic place to enjoy a romantic weekend. Greenwich is going to delight you with its major attractions such as the Maritime Aquarium, the Bush-Holley House, the Bruce Museum and Greenwich Point Park.

Bristol: Renowned for being home of ESPN and the site of USA’s oldest theme park Lake Compounce, Bristol is just 20 miles from Hartford. A family-friendly destination, Bristol attracts tourists in large numbers with its popular museums such as the famous interactive Children's Museum Imagine Nation, the Bristol Historical Society Museum, the American Clock & Watch Museum, and the Witch's Dungeon - Classic Movie Museum. Bristol is also famous as a major producer of chrysanthemums, and hosts the annual Bristol Mum Festival.  

New Haven: The green, cultured, elegant, historic quintessential New England town of New Haven, situated in a deep harbor on the shore of Long Island Sound, is best known as the first American planned city, and was the first to start the American public tree planting program. New Haven is also renowned for being home to world-famous Yale University. The city’s 59 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places amply demonstrate New Haven’s rich history and heritage. New Haven also attracts tourists with its many festivals, at least one festival held every month of the year.

Best Time to Visit Connecticut

Plan your travel in advance and book cheap tickets to Connecticut for visiting during the peak fall season from October to November when the daytime temperatures are in the comfortable 60s F and low 70s F, and the trees turning into brilliant colors throughout the state. Summer is also a good time to enjoy outdoor recreation in the state, especially hiking, fishing and boating. It can be hot and humid at this time. Best discounts on airline tickets to Connecticut can be found when travelling in the shoulder months of early June or September. There will be fewer tourist crowds and pleasant weather.

Best Things to See and Do in Connecticut

Connecticut is situated halfway between New York City and Boston thus making it easy and highly accessible. The compact state is simply amazing with year-round fun activities offered to the tourists. Take a look at some of the best things to see and do in this wonderful state.

• Discover Connecticut’s natural beauty with our astoundingly cheap group flight reservations. The fall foliage in the state is spectacular, and often considered to be the longest in New England. This is the perfect time for seniors and retirees to bag senior travel deals to visit the state for panoramic views of the colorful trees, and even take part in local events such as apple picking and pumpkin hunting
• Grab student flight discount to visit Yale University, America’s prestigious educational institution founded in 1701, in New Haven. The university is home to a rare book library, a natural history museum, music venues and art galleries. Take a campus tour to explore this fascinating university
• There are world-class casinos waiting for you in Connecticut. Visit Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, a premier entertainment hotspot in the state offering nightlife, spas, golf, entertainment, restaurants, hotels, shopping and much more. The popular Foxwoods Resort & Casino is also a must visit in Mashantucket
• Travel down the memory lane to see American history coming alive in the small towns of Connecticut, whether it’s the nautical history in the ports of Mystic and New London, or the 1700s War for Independence. There are several popular historical attractions waiting to be explored in the state. These include Putnam Memorial State Park, New London Historic District, Dinosaur State Park, Mashantucket Pequot Museum, and Keeler Tavern Museum
• Connecticut is a family-friendly destination filled with attractions and activities. Your kids will be delighted to visit the Mystic Aquarium, Lake Compounce, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Brownstone Discovery Park, and Connecticut Science Center

Airlines to Connecticut

Delta Airlines: Top routes served by Delta Airlines from Connecticut include Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), Los Angeles (LAX), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Seattle (SEA)  
United Airlines: Top routes served by United Airlines from Connecticut include Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), Washington (IAD), Houston (IAH) and Denver (DEN)
American Airlines: Top routes served by American Airlines from Connecticut include Dallas (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX) and Philadelphia (PHL)         
JetBlue Airways: Top routes served by JetBlue Airways from Connecticut include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), Washington (DCA), Tampa (TPA) and Jacksonville (JAX)
Southwest Airlines: Top routes served by Southwest Airlines from Connecticut include Oakland (OAK), Los Angeles (LAX), Atlanta (ATL), Orlando (MCO) and Denver (DEN)            
Spirit Airlines: Top routes served by Spirit Airlines from Connecticut include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Myrtle Beach (MYR), Orlando (MCO), Los Angeles (LAX) and Fort Myers (RSW)