United Airlines will launch year-round nonstop daily service between Bradley International Airport in Connecticut and San Francisco International Airport starting March 28, 2027. Flights will depart Bradley at 6:30 p.m., connecting Hartford directly to the West Coast.
Expanded Connections and Airport Upgrades
Bradley International currently offers nonstop flights to Houston, Chicago, Denver, and Washington, D.C., with Houston service added earlier in 2026. United Airlines now connects Bradley to five of its eight U.S. hubs. The Connecticut Airport Authority, which oversees Bradley, received over $8 million in federal funding for Terminal A improvements. A three-year security checkpoint expansion project has recently been completed, increasing lanes and
corridors to enhance passenger processing.
Official Statements on New Service Impact
Michael W. Shea, executive director and CEO of the Connecticut Airport Authority, said the new flight “connects our community with an important business and leisure destination while providing travelers with greater convenience and expanded access to the West Coast and destinations across the globe.” He added, “We are thrilled that United Airlines is strengthening its presence at Bradley International Airport with the addition of year-round nonstop service to San Francisco.” Mark Weithofer, managing director of Domestic Network Planning at United Airlines, stated, “We’re excited to grow our network from Hartford with new daily service to
San Francisco, providing Connecticut travelers with convenient service to the West Coast.” He also said, “This new service strengthens our commitment to the region, offering customers greater choice and seamless connections across our global network from San Francisco.”
