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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

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

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Hartford range from $403 to $638, with an average of $522 over the past 12 months. Anything below $403 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $522 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $452 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $727 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $80–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $377 to $2,113. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Hartford are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (BDL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget

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

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from San Francisco to Hartford. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $464 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $613, a difference of $149.

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

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 51m, compared with 8h 10m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 16m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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.

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.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Hartford flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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).

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.

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.

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.