Cheap Flights to Providence
Flights to Providence in 2021
| Popular in | March | High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | November | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | 3,176﷼ | Average for round-trip flights in January 2021 |
| Round-trip from | 4,049﷼ | From Doha to Providence |
When is the best time to book a flight to Providence?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Providence, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Providence?
The cheapest day to fly to Providence is usually Friday. At the moment, Thursday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Providence?
At the moment, flights in the evening are likely to offer the best value for money for your Providence trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.
When to fly
Peak Season:
Summer is the high travel season in Providence and when most people book flights to Providence. The city’s convenient location to the nearby beaches make it an easy city and beach escape for last-minute travellers. Summer is also when most of the students have left for the summer school break. However, many students stay around during the summer and pick up jobs at nearby restaurants, bars, or with famous WaterFire festivities.
Off Season:
Winter is cold. However, this is the best time to book cheap flights to Providence and discounted hotel accommodations. Since the city is relatively small, savvy travellers can get cheaper Providence flights and hotel rooms for a weekend getaway from other parts of the US during the winter time and still pack all the attractions into one visit.
City overview
Providence is Rhode Island’s tiny capital city that packs a lot of punch. Thanks to Rhode Island’s proximity between Massachusetts and Connecticut, Providence is a quick one-hour drive from Boston or Hartford. Home to Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Roger Williams University, the famous Rhode Island WaterFire events and one of the best Italian neighbourhoods in New England, Providence packs a lot of activity into a small space.
Flights to Providence arrive at TF Green International Airport, although many travelers might find cheaper Providence flights via Boston’s Logan Airport or Hartford’s Bradley International Airport. Once you’re in Providence however, the options are endless. Take in a Pawtucket Red Sox game (the Boston Red Sox’s minor league division) or catch a concert at the newly renovated Dunkin Donuts Convention Center. If your flight to Providence falls during the summer, enjoy the famous Providence WaterFire displays while dining at one of the many riverfront restaurants.
It’s likely you’ll meet a few budding entrepreneurs and aspiring artists on your Providence flight; the city is home to 12 colleges and universities, keeping the energy youthful and the nightlife buzzing.
Providence climate
Providence’s climate varies based on the seasonal changes, moderated by the Atlantic Ocean. Lows average in the single digits during the winter months and high temps can reach in the 90s during the summertime. Humidity is a major factor in Providence weather so if you’re planning a Providence trip during the summer months, plan accordingly. Thunderstorms are a threat during the summer months and hurricanes can reach the coastal area of Providence during the late spring, early summer times. Winters are very cold and stormy, with plenty of snow and high winds.
Getting around Providence
It’s easy to drive around Providence and renting a car is certainly an option, especially if part of your Providence trip includes beach time at nearby Newport, Rhode Island. Rent a car when you book your Providence flight and take time to explore the various Providence neighbourhoods, including the Italian district, named “Federal Hill.” There is plenty of parking available on the streets and most restaurants and tourist attractions have onsite parking or valet.
Taxis and buses are plentiful in Providence, and the Amtrak trains come through the city on a daily basis.
