Why go
- Capital city of Rhode Island, US.
- Served by North Central State Airport (SFZ).
History
Providence is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It is the third-most populous city in New England, with a population of 190,934 at the 2020 census. The Providence metropolitan area extends into Massachusetts and has approximately 1.7 million residents, making it the 39th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is the county seat of Providence County.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-800, 737-300, 737-800, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Las Vegas*, Orlando, Salt Lake City*, San Diego*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 737-800, 737-300, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, A321, Embraer 190, Dash 8-300, Embraer 175…) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-200, A320, Dash 8-300, ERJ, Dash 8-400, CRJ-700…) · 3 routes: Chicago, Newark*, Washington*
- US Airways US (A319, A320, A321, Embraer 190, Embraer 175, CRJ…) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is North Central State Airport (SFZ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PVD has direct flights to 17 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Orlando, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Newport and Bristol Ferry, 0.8 mi); routes include Providence - Bristol, Providence - Newport.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Providence, Rhode Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.