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$329+ Cheap flights from State College to San Diego (SCE - SAN)

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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — SAN
Jan 16 — Jan 231
Fri 1/16
Fri 1/23
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 December 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/239:52 amSCE - SAN
2 stops11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:20 amSAN - SCE
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$551
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:30 amSCE - SAN
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/287:55 pmSAN - SCE
2 stops11h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$594
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/236:30 amSCE - SAN
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/262:11 pmSAN - SCE
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$724

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 December 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$590
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to San Diego that are best for you.

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State College

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State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Wed 3/18

2:09 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Diego

Wed 3/25

9:49 pm-9:36 am

1 stop8h 47m

$329

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Tue 3/17

2:09 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San Diego

Tue 3/24

9:49 pm-9:36 am

1 stop8h 47m

$329

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-5:09 pm

2 stops14h 09m

$358

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Wed 12/31

7:45 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$404

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Tue 12/30

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

$459

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Tue 12/30

7:45 pm-8:47 pm

2 stops28h 02m

$503

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Sun 1/25

6:35 am-7:54 pm

3 stops16h 19m

$617

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Deals found on 12/17

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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

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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 $284). Flying from State College to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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 December 17, 2025.
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
9,092 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $329. State College and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2227 mi.

  • 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 $308. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is 42% 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 $284). Flying from State College to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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 December 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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