How to get from San Francisco to Providence

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Chicago: about 9h 27m including the connection. Other options: via New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Columbus. Two tickets from $364.

Flights from San Francisco to Providence

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago
9h 27m
two tickets, via New York
$364
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,682 mi (4,317 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
9h 27m
with the connection
San Francisco to Chicago flight 4h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Providence flight 2h 22m
two ticketsfrom $386
Via New York
9h 42m
with the connection
San Francisco to New York flight 5h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Providence: John F. Kennedy International.
New York to Providence flight 1h 7m
two ticketsfrom $364
Via Philadelphia
9h 46m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $1,002
Via Washington
11h 25m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Providence: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Providence flight 1h 25m
Via Columbus
12h 2m
with the connection
San Francisco to Columbus flight 5h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Columbus to Providence flight 3h 37m
two ticketsfrom $553

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Providence?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Providence?
Via Chicago: 4h 5m to the connection, 2h 22m after it, about 9h 27m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Providence with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $364. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Providence?
Chicago (9h 27m total), New York (9h 42m total), Philadelphia (9h 46m total), Washington (11h 25m total) and Columbus (12h 2m total).
How far is Providence from San Francisco?
2,682 mi (4,317 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.