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$369+ Cheap flights from State College (SCE) to California

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — LAX
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Thu 7/16
Thu 7/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from State College to California

Cheapest flights from State College to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:17 pm
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 7/136:00 am
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop9h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/116:00 am
SCE
-
SAN
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 9/1310:30 pm
SAN
-
SCE
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/14$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/217:17 pm
SCE
-
LAX
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 7/2811:42 pm
LAX
-
SCE
1 stop9h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/73:05 pm
SCE
-
SNA
1 stop8h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 11/102:03 pm
SNA
-
SCE
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/31:56 pm
SCE
-
LAS
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 10/711:50 pm
LAS
-
SCE
1 stop7h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/110:50 am
SCE
-
LAS
2 stops10h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 7/47:00 am
LAS
-
SCE
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/31:56 pm
SCE
-
LAS
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 10/611:47 am
LAS
-
SCE
2 stops8h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2410:35 am
SCE
-
RNO
2 stops10h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 11/311:05 am
RNO
-
SCE
2 stops9h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/71:25 pm
SCE
-
SNA
2 stops12h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 11/109:30 am
SNA
-
SCE
2 stops11h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/267:24 pm
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 7/1512:48 am
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/27:17 pm
SCE
-
LAX
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 7/711:42 pm
LAX
-
SCE
1 stop9h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/12$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/17:24 pm
SCE
-
LAS
1 stop8h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 7/411:20 pm
LAS
-
SCE
1 stop9h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$429

Find flight deals from State College to California

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Customize your flight search to find flights from State College to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Sat 7/11

7:17 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 42m

San Francisco

Fri 7/17

12:48 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$369

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Fri 9/11

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

San Diego

Sun 9/13

10:30 pm-9:56 am

1 stop8h 26m

$369

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Thu 7/9

7:17 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

6:00 am-6:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$369

State CollegeSanta Ana

SCE - SNA

SCESNA

State College University Park

Sat 11/7

3:05 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/10

2:03 pm-12:11 am

1 stop7h 08m

$369

State CollegeLas Vegas

SCE - LAS

SCELAS

State College University Park

Wed 7/1

10:50 am-5:57 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 7/6

11:59 pm-9:47 am

1 stop6h 48m

$394

State CollegeReno

SCE - RNO

SCERNO

State College University Park

Sat 10/24

10:35 am-6:06 pm

2 stops10h 31m

Reno

Tue 11/3

11:05 am-11:24 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$401
Quickest round-trip

State CollegeLas Vegas

SCE - LAS

SCELAS

State College University Park

Wed 7/1

1:56 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/4

7:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$407

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Wed 9/16

3:05 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Diego

Wed 10/28

11:58 am-11:31 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$450

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Fri 10/16

5:24 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop9h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 10/24

5:54 am-4:28 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$459

State CollegeLos Angeles

SCE - LAX

SCELAX

State College University Park

Mon 8/17

1:58 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

10:35 pm-10:27 am

1 stop8h 52m

$460

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Best time to book a flight from State College to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to California?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to California (average of $199). Flying from State College to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $413). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated June 16, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from State College to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,842 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,842 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,842 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,666 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,842 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from State College to California?

    Most people fly from State College University Park (SCE) if they book a flight from State College to California. State College University Park is conveniently located just 3.9 mi from State College’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from State College to California?

    Departing from State College to California will take you 8h 25m. The distance from State College to California is about 2227 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from State College to California?

    While some choose either State College University Park - San Francisco or State College University Park - Los Angeles, State College University Park - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from State College to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from State College to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on State College to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from State College to California?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from State College to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to California?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to California (average of $199). Flying from State College to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $413). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from State College to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from State College to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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