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Cheapest round-trip
$342
Typical prices: $397-$637
Southwest
Fri 11/16Thu 11/22
SFO - BDL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$123
Typical prices: $220-$371
Southwest
Fri 12/14
SFO - BDL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Hartford. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 31% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $364 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Hartford (SFO-BDL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Hartford

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22
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9:25 pm - 7:55 amSFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
7h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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6:40 pm - 12:25 amBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
8h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
$342Southwest
Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22
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10:59 pm - 10:34 amSFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:50 pm - 11:58 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
9h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$342Delta
Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22
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11:20 pm - 9:41 amSFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
7h 21m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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9:37 am - 4:20 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
9h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$342United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 10
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4:30 pm - 7:50 amSFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
12h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Baltimore/Washington
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7:00 am - 3:50 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
11h 50m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl
$347Southwest
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
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10:23 pm - 7:59 pmSFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
18h 36m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:30 pm - 12:01 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 31m2 stops Charleston Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
$351Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 2
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11:43 pm - 11:20 amSFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
8h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:14 pm - 12:07 amBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
8h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$354American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Dec 12
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11:43 pm - 11:20 amSFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
8h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:13 pm - 10:18 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
10h 05m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$359American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 4
Delta Logo
11:40 am - 11:32 pmSFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
8h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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2:00 pm - 9:55 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
10h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$372Delta
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:56 pmSFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
7h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
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3:20 pm - 11:09 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
10h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
$375United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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2:21 pm - 6:15 amSFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
12h 54m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:30 pm - 12:01 pmBDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 31m2 stops Charleston Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
$379Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Hartford flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Hartford typically range from $397 to $637. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $342, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Hartford?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Hartford. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Hartford?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Hartford at $358 round-trip.
•July ($567) and November ($557) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 58% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Francisco to Hartford the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Hartford are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for San Francisco to Hartford flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$123
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 80% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Hartford

When to book flights from San Francisco to Hartford

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Hartford based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Francisco to Hartford flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Hartford?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Hartford:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Hartford?

    A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Hartford takes 00m, covering 2,617 miles.

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

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Hartford flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Hartford range from $397 to $637, with an average of $522 over the past 12 months. Anything below $397 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Hartford flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $522 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to Hartford looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Hartford are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $140, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (BDL)?

    Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (BDL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Hartford?

    Flights from San Francisco to Hartford usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Hartford Bradley Intl (BDL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Hartford pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Francisco to Hartford most commonly connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Hartford?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from San Francisco to Hartford. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $429 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $603, a difference of $174.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Hartford?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 53m, compared with 8h 11m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 15m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Hartford?

    Hartford is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Hartford?

    Some of the most popular sights in Hartford are Connecticut Convention Center, XL Center and Bushnell Park. These are among the most viewed places in Hartford on KAYAK.

  • What flight options do I have from SFO to BDL?

    Most of the airlines flying along this route offer connecting flight services. Therefore, if you are flying from SFO to BDL, you can only opt for either short layover flights or flights with multiple layovers. Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines are some of the airlines offering one-stop flight options along this route with layovers in Detroit (DTW), Denver (DEN), Charlotte (CLT), Minneapolis (MSP), Chicago (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD).

  • Do the departure and arrival airports offer services for passengers with limited mobility?

    If you are flying from San Francisco to Hartford with a companion with limited mobility, ensure that you contact your airline or TSA 48 hours prior to your departure date, informing them of how best they can assist. SFO is equipped with wheelchair services such as parking lots, washrooms, shuttles and lowered sinks. On the other hand, BDL offers extra assistance and wheelchair services.

  • Can I sleep at BDL?

    BDL employees are friendly to people who want to sleep there overnight, and some areas on the landside are suitable for sleeping. Specifically, a few couches in the lounge areas close to the lower-level baggage claim, benches, and seats in the carpeted hallway leading to the hotel. Although the airport is calm at night, pack eye protection because of the strong lighting.

  • Where can I catch up on unfinished work at SFO?

    Corporate travelers flying through SFO who don’t want to miss a beat while away from the office or want to catch up on unfinished work can take advantage of the business center within the airport. It is located in the main hall in the International terminal and is equipped with faxing and copying machines.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Hartford flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $429, about $174 less than Sunday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Hartford trip for January. Fares historically average $358 round-trip in that month - typically $209 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you are flying through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with your kids and would like them to burn some energy before boarding your flight to Hartford, you should take them to the kids’ play area available within the airport. SFO features an interactive kids’ spot in terminals 1, 2 and 3 equipped with toys and climbing structures.
  • Taxis are the best and most efficient way to travel from San Francisco city center to SFO. With a taxi or self-drive, you can take approximately 27 minutes to travel the 13 miles distance as compared to buses that take approximately 1h 36min to cover the same distance. However, if you opt to self-drive, you should factor in 15 minutes for parking.
  • If you want to explore Hartford fully without any restrictions, you can opt to book car rental services at Hartford Bradley International Airport (BDL) upon arrival or in advance and pick it up when you land. You will find rental agencies such as Hertz, Thrifty, Alamo, National, Avis, Dollar, Budget and Enterprise near the baggage claim area.
  • If you want to grab something to eat while at BDL, there are many food concessions within the airport that operate under different schedules. However, there are no round-the-clock eateries available. These dining areas are found in the arrivals and departures halls.
  • SFO features multiple airline lounges where passengers can unwind, relax and freshen up if they have some time at the airport before boarding their flights to Hartford. Most of these lounges, such as Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club located in Terminals 1 on the Airside, are airline operated. On the other hand, BDL features an Escape Lounge on the Airside in the East Concourse that you can access regardless of the airline and class that you are flying.

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