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Cheapest return flight
£259
Typical prices: £300-£482
United Airlines
Fri 16/11Thu 22/11
SFO - BDL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£93
Typical prices: £167-£281
Southwest
Sat 3/11
SFO - BDL • 1 stop
Direct 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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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers 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 £275 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Hartford (SFO-BDL)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Hartford

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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23:20 - 09:41SFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
7h 21m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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09:37 - 16:20BDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
9h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
£259United Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
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16:30 - 07:50SFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
12h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Baltimore/Washington
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07:00 - 15:50BDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
11h 50m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl
£263Southwest
Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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23:35 - 14:20SFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
11h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
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18:40 - 00:25BDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
8h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
£263Southwest
Fri, 30 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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22:50 - 12:25SFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
10h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington
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18:25 - 23:55BDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
8h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
£266Southwest
Wed, 16 Dec - Sat, 9 Jan
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08:00 - 22:05SFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
11h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Baltimore/Washington
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11:40 - 20:25BDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
11h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl
£267Southwest
Wed, 13 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
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10:55 - 21:30SFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
7h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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07:25 - 12:45BDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
8h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
£268Southwest
Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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10:41 - 23:47SFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
10h 06m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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09:39 - 20:18BDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
13h 39m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl
£270Delta
Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Southwest Logo
09:40 - 23:50SFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
11h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Baltimore/Washington
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07:25 - 13:50BDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
9h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
£272Southwest
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Delta Logo
13:32 - 23:41SFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
7h 09m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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05:30 - 10:48BDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
8h 18m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
£272Delta
Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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10:40 - 23:58SFO  San Francisco-BDL Hartford Bradley Intl
10h 18m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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12:07 - 22:34BDL  Hartford Bradley Intl-SFO San Francisco
13h 27m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
£274JetBlue
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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 return flight from San Francisco to Hartford?

Return flights from San Francisco to Hartford typically range from £300 to £482. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £259 on United Airlines.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Hartford at £271 return.
•July (£429) and November (£422) 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

£93
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 80% increase in traveller numbers.
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.

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

    Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Hartford.

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

    A direct 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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

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

    Return flights from San Francisco to Hartford range from £300 to £482, with an average of £395 over the past 12 months. Anything below £300 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 £395 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from San Francisco to Hartford changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £259 to £2,162. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 £113, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (BDL)?

    Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (BDL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £21 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 £325 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £456, a difference of £132.

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

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

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 53m, compared to 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?

    Connecticut Science Center is one of 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 £325, about £132 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 £271 return in that month – typically £158 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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