United Airlines will begin nonstop daily flights connecting Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut, with San Francisco International Airport on March 28, 2027. The new service will feature an evening departure from Bradley at 6:30 p.m. and operate year-round.
Expanded Connections from Bradley through San Francisco
Passengers from Bradley will gain direct access to United’s San Francisco hub, allowing connections to destinations across the western U.S., Asia, and Oceania. This addition brings United’s nonstop connections from Bradley to five of its eight U.S. hubs. Prior expansions include nonstop service to Houston, launched earlier in 2026. Bradley also currently maintains direct flights to Chicago, Denver, and Washington, D.C.
The Connecticut Airport Authority oversees Bradley’s operations.
Airport Upgrades Support Increased Traffic
Last year, Bradley International Airport received over $8 million in federal funding designated for enhancements and upgrades at Terminal A. The airport recently concluded a three-year security checkpoint expansion project that added additional corridors and TSA lanes to improve passenger flow and screening capacity.
Official Statements on Service Importance
Michael W. Shea, executive director and CEO of the Connecticut Airport Authority, commented on the launch: “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. This 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.”
Mark Weithofer, managing director of Domestic Network Planning at United Airlines, added: “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. This new service strengthens our commitment to the region, offering customers greater choice and seamless connections across our global network from San Francisco.”
