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$181 Find Cheap Flights from Hartford to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$361
Typical prices: $497-$345
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Thu 7/2Mon 7/20
BDL - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$176
Typical prices: $212-$352
United Airlines
Fri 5/29
BDL - SFO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $368 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hartford to San Francisco (BDL-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hartford to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hartford to San Francisco

Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 20
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 10:29 am
BDL
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SFO
7h 59m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:35 am - 10:42 am
SFO
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BDL
7h 07m
1 stop
$361Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 7:20 pm
BDL
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SFO
10h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:40 pm - 8:10 am
SFO
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BDL
7h 30m
1 stop
$366Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:05 pm
BDL
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SFO
11h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:40 pm - 1:00 pm
SFO
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BDL
10h 20m
2 stops
$371Southwest
Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 1
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7:05 am - 6:22 pm
BDL
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SFO
14h 17m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:59 pm
SFO
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BDL
8h 29m
1 stop
$372Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Wed, Jul 8
Delta Logo
7:35 am - 1:10 pm
BDL
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SFO
8h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 4:18 pm
SFO
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BDL
7h 38m
1 stop
$374Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
Delta Logo
11:50 am - 7:24 pm
BDL
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SFO
10h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:32 am - 11:13 pm
SFO
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BDL
8h 41m
1 stop
$380Delta
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 8:35 pm
BDL
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SFO
7h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:40 pm - 2:50 pm
SFO
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BDL
12h 10m
2 stops
$385Southwest
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
5:21 pm - 10:40 pm
BDL
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SFO
8h 19m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 11:30 am
SFO
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BDL
9h 40m
2 stops
$386American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
Breeze Airways Logo
7:02 am - 11:37 am
BDL
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SFO
31h 35m
1 stop
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12:46 pm - 11:44 pm
SFO
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BDL
31h 58m
2 stops
$389Breeze Airways
Fri, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 18
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 11:46 pm
BDL
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SFO
7h 51m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 8:49 am
SFO
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BDL
6h 54m
1 stop
$390Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hartford to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hartford to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Hartford to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Hartford to San Francisco departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hartford to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Hartford to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Hartford to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $530 and $526 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Hartford to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Hartford to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Hartford to San Francisco, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$176
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Hartford to San Francisco

  • Where can I seek help at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    At one point or another, you may be unfamiliar with the airport environment, and you may need assistance. At SFO, there are different information booths where customer agents are always available to assist you and answer any question you may have. The information boots are available at terminal 1, terminal 2, terminal 3, and in the main hall.

  • How can I get to BDL?

    BDL is close to major cities, and you can access the airport using different methods such as public transport, trains, ride share, taxis, and rental cars. Public transport services operate within a specific time frame. Public transport fare is relatively low compared to other transport methods. If you want maximum comfort, you can consider hiring a rental car.

  • Where can I go if I am unwell at SFO?

    If you arrive at SFO and you feel unwell, consider visiting the SFO clinic. This medical facility has professional medics using state-of-the-art equipment to aid in diagnosis. The average wait time is less than 15min, but you can book an appointment before your arrival.

  • Is SFO pet-friendly?

    Yes, the airport is pet-friendly. Upon arrival from a long flight, you can take your pet to the animal relief area for it to relax and relieve itself. The relief areas are in terminals 1 and 3. If your pet travels on your flight, it will be delivered to the baggage area. Avoid allowing your pet to be on an escalator or walkway to minimize any chances of getting hurt.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Hartford to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Hartford to San Francisco was $176 for a one-way ticket and $361 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Hartford and San Francisco?

    A passport is not required to fly from Hartford to San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Hartford to San Francisco?

    Hartford airport is called Hartford Bradley Intl and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Hartford to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Hartford to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Hartford and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Hartford?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Hartford to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Hartford to San Francisco, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Hartford to San Francisco are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $412 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $417 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Hartford to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Hartford to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Hartford to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Hartford is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Hartford to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Hartford with another airline. Booking your flights between Hartford and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Hartford to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Hartford up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Hartford to San Francisco

  • Traveling with your pet at Bradley International Airport (BDL) is now an effortless task. All pets should be kenneled and remain in their kennels while at the terminals. Before traveling, contact your airline to familiarize yourself with pet traveling guidelines. It is advisable to ensure your pet is vaccinated before traveling. For a smooth flight, ensure your pet visits the outdoor relief areas.
  • The nursing lodges available at BDL makes it easy for mothers to travel with infants. The nursing lodge is located close to the CNBC store. The lounge features a sink, changing table, and power outlets if you use an electric pump. The comfortable seats will mitigate pains and strains when nursing your baby. The nursing lounges are open 24h a day, seven days a week.
  • BDL is one of the most accessible airports you can consider traveling from. New drop-off points on the upper level and pickup-up points on the lower level have been constructed to enhance your navigation around the airport. There are specific parking lots that are wheelchair friendly, and the lots have been marked. All washrooms have a wide doorway making them easily accessible via a wheelchair.
  • You can consider renting a luggage cart for faster and more efficient baggage handling while at BDL. Luggage car dispensers are strategically located around the baggage claim area. The luggage dispensers can accept credit cards or cash as payment.
  • To get the best experience when flying from BDL, arriving 2 or 3h before your scheduled flight time is recommended. This gives you adequate time to complete all the security checks and procedures. The parking spaces can be fully occupied at times, and to mitigate frustrations, it is advisable to book a parking lot in advance.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hartford to San Francisco

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4270 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

Not very happy because of the long delaying which causes our luggages were not on the connection flight and nearly missed our connection flight.

JetBlue was good. Kayak offered us a deal if we bundled the rental car. This was a complete scam. Kayak said the total was $222... but when we went to pick up the car the agent at Rent a wreck said that we had to pay "fees and taxes" for a grand total of $750. I would recommend not using kayak or rent a wreck. They are both complicit in this scam. JetBlue worked out well.

It was good. I’m very disappointed that they don’t give commentary ear pods for the movie. I forgot mine at home

Great price, easy check in, love the free drinks and snacks, and nice crew. The only negative part was waiting for your seat assignment 5 minutes before boarding, and the seats are a bit uncomfortable.

What a great flight. Seats were more comfortable than other airlines. Flight was full but very easy to navigate. No stress no drama

Flight was quick, less time than expected, and the attendants all friendly and helpful. We had paid extra for more leg room and were very comfortable. Haven't flown JetBlue in quite a while. Glad to be back!

All airline travel outside of First or Business class is an ordeal to be endured. This trip was ok, small o, small k.

TV was broken and could not shut it off. The flicking was bother me and gave me a headache. The WiFi wouldn’t work correctly, I was able to text but not search the web or surf social media. The plane itself had a lot of wear and tear it is due for an update.

JetBlue not only has the most comfortable planes, but also used to have the best customer service. Lorie Wright, the lady at the gate was very rude not only to me, but to other passengers as well. Her colleague, the gentleman was also not very friendly. They both were acting like they were doing passengers a favor. The crew on board was very nice.

Flight was on time and smooth. Customer service was decent

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Buying ticket from kayak instant booking was a huge mistake, never to be repeated again! The Kayak didn’t book the tickets directly, it handed it off to a third party Underpricer, that booked a code shared American Airlines flight operated by Cathay Pacific!! When managing the booking American Airlines would recognize the itinerary but wouldn’t let me do anything stating, the flight is operated by Cathay Pacific so go to their website. Cathay Pacific would recognize the itinerary, neither by reservation ID or ticket number…asking to reach out to the third party Underpricer….calling Underpricer resulted in no help like seat requests, mileage number or upgrade request, 15hr layover accommodation voucher guidance…so net in net avoid booking through three layers of intermediaries

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

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