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$419+ Cheap flights from State College to Sacramento (SCE - SMF)

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — SMF
Apr 24 — May 11
Fri 4/24
Fri 5/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from State College to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from State College to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/26:30 am
SCE
-
SMF
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 5/57:01 am
SMF
-
SCE
1 stop8h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 7/295:50 pm
SCE
-
SMF
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 8/52:24 pm
SMF
-
SCE
1 stop7h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 6/35:43 pm
SCE
-
SMF
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Sun 6/711:39 pm
SMF
-
SCE
2 stops11h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 10/283:05 pm
SCE
-
SMF
1 stop9h 37m
United Airlines
Sat 10/317:00 am
SMF
-
SCE
1 stop8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/116:05 am
SCE
-
SMF
2 stops12h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 4/184:34 pm
SMF
-
SCE
2 stops15h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/116:30 am
SCE
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SMF
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 4/188:07 pm
SMF
-
SCE
2 stops10h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$582

Find flight deals from State College to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$419
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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Average price

$807
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Customize your flight search to find flights from State College to Sacramento 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 March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

State CollegeSacramento

SCE - SMF

SCESMF

State College University Park

Sat 5/2

6:30 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/5

7:01 am-6:59 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$419
Quickest round-trip

State CollegeSacramento

SCE - SMF

SCESMF

State College University Park

Wed 7/29

5:50 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/5

11:39 pm-9:28 am

1 stop6h 49m

$447

State CollegeSacramento

SCE - SMF

SCESMF

State College University Park

Wed 6/3

5:43 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/7

11:39 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$464

State CollegeSacramento

SCE - SMF

SCESMF

State College University Park

Sat 4/11

6:30 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/18

8:07 pm-9:56 am

2 stops10h 49m

$582

State CollegeSacramento

SCE - SMF

SCESMF

State College University Park

Wed 7/29

6:03 am-2:09 pm

2 stops11h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/5

7:27 pm-11:54 am

2 stops13h 27m

$595

State CollegeSacramento

SCE - SMF

SCESMF

State College University Park

Tue 4/7

5:45 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/11

11:59 pm-10:19 am

1 stop7h 20m

$604

State CollegeSacramento

SCE - SMF

SCESMF

State College University Park

Sun 4/5

1:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/9

10:37 am-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$973

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Deals found on 3/20

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Compare providers for flights from State College to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from State College to Sacramento in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on State College-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on State College-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on State College-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for State College-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from State College to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Sacramento (average of $248). Flying from State College to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated March 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from State College to Sacramento, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,478 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
9,478 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,478 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from State College to Sacramento in 9h 47m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from State College to Sacramento is about 2302 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from State College to Sacramento round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $271, was found to be the cheapest airline from State College to Sacramento..

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Sacramento (average of $248). Flying from State College to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 airline flying from State College to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from State College to Sacramento. 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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