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$329+ Cheap flights from State College (SCE) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — LAX
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 1, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/201:53 pm
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 8/2611:30 pm
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 11/115:40 pm
SCE
-
SAN
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 11/1410:30 pm
SAN
-
SCE
1 stop8h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/46:45 am
SCE
-
LAX
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 9/139:39 pm
LAX
-
SCE
1 stop9h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/214:53 pm
SCE
-
LAS
1 stop10h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 10/2712:05 pm
LAS
-
SCE
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 9/137:10 pm
SCE
-
LAX
1 stop8h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 9/2010:49 pm
LAX
-
SCE
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/21:53 pm
SCE
-
SMF
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 9/910:50 am
SMF
-
SCE
2 stops9h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/2911:04 am
SCE
-
LAS
2 stops9h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 9/58:20 am
LAS
-
SCE
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/1$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/26:45 am
SCE
-
SMF
2 stops10h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 9/65:00 am
SMF
-
SCE
2 stops9h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/188:00 pm
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop7h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 8/2310:35 pm
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop8h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/2111:02 am
SCE
-
LAX
1 stop7h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 8/2411:30 pm
LAX
-
SCE
1 stop7h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/294:53 pm
SCE
-
LAS
1 stop10h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 11/411:22 pm
LAS
-
SCE
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/2510:30 am
SCE
-
LAS
2 stops9h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 9/18:20 am
LAS
-
SCE
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$404

Find flight deals from State College to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for State College to California flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$329
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$250
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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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Thu 8/20

1:53 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

11:30 pm-10:27 am

1 stop7h 57m

$379

State CollegeLos Angeles

SCE - LAX

SCELAX

State College University Park

Fri 8/28

8:00 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/4

11:00 pm-9:47 am

1 stop7h 47m

$379

State CollegeLos Angeles

SCE - LAX

SCELAX

State College University Park

Fri 8/21

10:30 am-3:23 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

10:35 pm-10:27 am

1 stop8h 52m

$379

State CollegeLos Angeles

SCE - LAX

SCELAX

State College University Park

Fri 8/21

11:02 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

11:30 pm-10:29 am

1 stop7h 59m

$379
Quickest round-trip

State CollegeLas Vegas

SCE - LAS

SCELAS

State College University Park

Sat 9/12

2:50 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/19

11:57 pm-9:47 am

1 stop6h 50m

$379

State CollegeSacramento

SCE - SMF

SCESMF

State College University Park

Wed 9/2

1:53 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

10:50 am-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$384

State CollegeSacramento

SCE - SMF

SCESMF

State College University Park

Fri 9/11

1:24 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops12h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/13

6:40 pm-10:08 am

2 stops12h 28m

$389

State CollegeSacramento

SCE - SMF

SCESMF

State College University Park

Wed 9/2

6:45 am-1:52 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/6

5:00 am-5:13 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$389

State CollegeLos Angeles

SCE - LAX

SCELAX

State College University Park

Sat 8/29

11:04 am-3:32 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/4

10:39 pm-9:47 am

1 stop8h 08m

$399

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Sat 9/5

12:12 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops13h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

9:29 pm-10:08 am

1 stop9h 39m

$427

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Best time to book a flight from State College to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from State College to California

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to California (average of $388). Flying from State College to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $644). 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.

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 August 1, 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
10,062 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from State College to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 03m. 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 - Los Angeles or State College University Park - San Francisco, 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from State College to California.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to California (average of $388). Flying from State College to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $644). 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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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