Manchester, NH or Providence, RI

[JudithM]

If you had a choiceof flying in & out of these two airports, which would you choose & why? Flying in on Saturday afternoon & flying out the next afternoon ... Both airports ae 50-65 minutes from where I want to be. Thank you!

 

[ashlynn_j_m]

I've flown out of Manchester a few time, it's very convenient and small...my last trip and this trip in May we are flying out of Boston, it was much cheaper and we are flying Delta....

 

[JoeCathyAngelina]

In general, they're about the same . Go with whatever is cheaper and/or more convenient for you.
I live in Boston. Logan's 15 minutes away, but I always look at Manchester, Providence AND Hartord, Ct. for cheaper fares.
Good Luck,
Joe

 

[paras4ri]

I've never been to Manchester but I live 5 minutes from TF Green Airport. It's located directly off I-95 in Warwick RI so easy to travel either north or south. I've flown recently (on Southwest) and getting through security was fast and easy.

 

[Adrienne]

Manchester is a nice lil airport

 

[goofy4tink]

You know..it's funny. I live almost exactly in between those two airports...an hour away from each. I have never flown out of Manchester, only TFGreen. For some reason, I always feel like I would be going in the wrong direction if I went north in order to fly south!! Now, how weird is that??!! I may just have to start driving to Manchester.
That being said...we usually use Logan.

 

[antkim]

They are both great and very easy to get around! Go with the cheapest option...you will be happy at both airports!

Kim

 

[travelin' tigger]

For some reason, I always feel like I would be going in the wrong direction if I went north in order to fly south!! Now, how weird is that??!!

In a way, you're right. I think flying from MHT is a longer flight than PVD - at least the flights from Logan are slightly longer than from PVD!! The faster I can get there, the better!!!

 

[JudithM]

Thank you everyone for your input. I appreciate it. I am leaning towards Providence. Maybe part of my thinking is that flight is slightly shorter than the one to Manchester . We have flown in & out of both, but I prefer the drive up I95 than the drive along I93. As of now the price is the same for both, & the rental car is about the same, too. Thanks again!

 

[Michael623]

Parking is cheaper in Manchester if that sways you at all.

 

[kaytieeldr]

goofy4tink - You're not thinking long-term... frequent flyer miles
Now, granted, distance doesn't matter on Southwest, but if you're flying any legacy airline and if both airports are equidistant and the fare's the same - Manchester for sure!

 

[salmoneous]

I know folks are kidding around, but I had to look it up. Scheduled SW flights from

MHT -> MCO

2:55, 3:00, 3:05

PVD -> MCO

2:50, 2:50, 2:55, 2:55

MCO -> MHT

2:50, 2:55, 2:55, 2:45

MCO -> PVD

2:50, 2:45, 2:40, 2:45, 2:45

Looks like TF Green is about 5 minutes closer to Orlando!

 

[cepmom]

We are located right in between the two airports (maybe a little bit closer to PVD) I would go with the airport that is on the side of Boston you need to be in...for instance ~ I would choose to fly out of PvD if the prices were the same since I wouldn't want to drive through Boston to get to MHT. There's always traffic no matter what time of day you go through there!

 

[goofy4tink]

goofy4tink - You're not thinking long-term... frequent flyer miles
Now, granted, distance doesn't matter on Southwest, but if you're flying any legacy airline and if both airports are equidistant and the fare's the same - Manchester for sure!

Ahhhh, most excellent point!!! Now, if only Delta stays in the air long enough for me to use those FF miles!!!

 

[travelin' tigger]

I know folks are kidding around, but I had to look it up.
Looks like TF Green is about 5 minutes closer to Orlando!

Hey, 5 min. more at WDW always works for me!!!

 

[my4boys+1]

Manchester is smaller, I think I'm leaving from their in June