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$309+ 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — SAN
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$597
From State College University Park to San Diego
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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 August 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 10/3011:59 amSCE - SAN
1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:30 amSAN - SCE
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/193:07 pmSCE - SAN
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/2110:45 pmSAN - SCE
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/303:15 pmSCE - SAN
2 stops11h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/48:40 pmSAN - SCE
2 stops10h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 10/233:12 pmSCE - SAN
2 stops9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/276:20 amSAN - SCE
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 11/1810:50 amSCE - SAN
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/2110:00 pmSAN - SCE
1 stop22h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/233:15 pmSCE - SAN
2 stops11h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/278:40 pmSAN - SCE
2 stops10h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:00 amSCE - SAN
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/56:32 pmSAN - SCE
2 stops15h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$582

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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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

State College

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Thu 10/23

3:12 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Diego

Mon 10/27

6:20 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$309

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Fri 9/19

12:30 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 12m

San Diego

Sun 9/21

10:45 pm-11:56 am

1 stop10h 11m

$309

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Thu 10/30

3:12 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

6:30 am-6:34 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$309

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Thu 10/30

3:15 pm-12:13 am

2 stops11h 58m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

5:55 pm-10:10 am

2 stops13h 15m

$419

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$348

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 38m

$430

State CollegeSan Diego

SCE - SAN

SCESAN

State College University Park

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop8h 24m

$440

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Deals found on 8/16

Best time to book a flight from State College to San Diego

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from State College to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 August 18, 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
8,925 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

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 9h 09m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $309. 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 46% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from State College to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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