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$373+ Cheap flights from State College to San Diego (SCE - SAN)

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — SAN
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from State College to San Diego

Cheapest flights from State College to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/105:45 pm
SCE
-
SAN
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Fri 4/1712:55 pm
SAN
-
SCE
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 4/1011:32 am
SCE
-
SAN
2 stops12h 11m
American Airlines
Fri 4/1710:30 pm
SAN
-
SCE
1 stop9h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/12:50 pm
SCE
-
SAN
2 stops10h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 4/232:10 pm
SAN
-
SCE
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 7/15:50 pm
SCE
-
SAN
1 stop7h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 7/910:40 pm
SAN
-
SCE
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 4/21:50 pm
SCE
-
SAN
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 4/710:30 pm
SAN
-
SCE
1 stop8h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/110:01 am
SCE
-
SAN
2 stops13h 19m
American Airlines
Thu 4/237:20 pm
SAN
-
SCE
2 stops12h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 3/316:00 am
SCE
-
SAN
1 stop8h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 4/710:30 pm
SAN
-
SCE
1 stop9h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 4/1511:32 am
SCE
-
SAN
2 stops13h 23m
American Airlines
Sat 4/187:20 pm
SAN
-
SCE
2 stops12h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/42:09 pm
SCE
-
SAN
1 stop10h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 4/810:30 pm
SAN
-
SCE
1 stop9h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$469

Find flight deals from State College to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) to San Diego (SAN). 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 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$386
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$373
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$523
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from State College to San Diego 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 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Fri 4/10

5:45 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Diego

Fri 4/17

12:55 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$386

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Wed 4/1

2:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 40m

San Diego

Fri 4/17

2:10 pm-12:22 am

1 stop7h 12m

$404

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop8h 44m

San Diego

Tue 4/7

10:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop9h 35m

$450

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 16m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

10:40 pm-9:43 am

1 stop8h 03m

$469

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Wed 4/15

10:54 am-8:12 pm

2 stops12h 18m

San Diego

Sun 4/19

10:30 pm-10:19 am

1 stop8h 49m

$494
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Fri 7/24

5:43 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$373

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Fri 5/8

11:32 am-6:46 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$373

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Mon 8/24

6:05 am-2:25 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$378

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Fri 7/24

12:25 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops14h 03m

$415

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Sun 4/12

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 16m

$552

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/12

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Compare providers for flights from State College to San Diego

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 San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on State College-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on State College-San Diego 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-San Diego 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 San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from State College with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from State College to San Diego

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to San Diego (average of $281). Flying from State College to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from State College to San Diego. 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
9,427 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
9,427 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
11,472 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from State College to San Diego. 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 San Diego?

    A quick flight from State College to San Diego can take about 8h 14m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $386. State College and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2227 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from State College to San Diego round-trip from $328. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. United Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to San Diego (average of $281). Flying from State College to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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 San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from State College to San Diego. 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 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$329Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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