How long is the flight from State College to San Francisco?

Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from State College to San Francisco in about 8h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 45m. There are 2366 mi between State College and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from State College to San Francisco is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $308 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $308. American Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State College to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State College to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from State College to San Francisco?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 61% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from State College to San Francisco?

July is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from State College. Prices for July average $581 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $305. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a July flight can save you 59% on your journey compared to booking in March

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Thu 11/137:55 pmSCE - SFO

1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/1710:40 pmSFO - SCE

1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$309

Fri 11/71:25 pmSCE - SFO

1 stop11h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/158:00 amSFO - SCE

2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$314

Thu 11/131:25 pmSCE - SFO

2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/177:00 amSFO - SCE

2 stops12h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$319

Wed 10/82:04 pmSCE - SFO

1 stop10h 16mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/159:20 pmSFO - SCE

1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$328

Thu 9/2510:54 amSCE - SFO

1 stop10h 34mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/2910:45 pmSFO - SCE

1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$369

Wed 11/121:25 pmSCE - SFO

1 stop11h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/1611:59 pmSFO - SCE

2 stops9h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$374

Thu 9/2512:30 pmSCE - SFO

2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/296:45 amSFO - SCE

2 stops13h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$379

Wed 10/811:59 amSCE - SFO

2 stops13h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/156:00 amSFO - SCE

1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$385

Wed 11/123:15 pmSCE - SFO

1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/1611:44 pmSFO - SCE

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$409

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Thu 11/131:25 pmSCE - SFO

1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/176:30 amSFO - SCE

1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$309

Thu 11/137:55 pmSCE - SFO

1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/1710:40 pmSFO - SCE

1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$309

Wed 10/82:04 pmSCE - SFO

1 stop10h 16mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/159:20 pmSFO - SCE

1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$328

Tue 3/102:35 pmSCE - SFO

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Mon 3/1611:59 pmSFO - SCE

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$335

Sat 9/274:09 pmSCE - SFO

1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/306:30 amSFO - SCE

1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$369

Thu 9/2512:30 pmSCE - SFO

2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/296:30 amSFO - SCE

1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$374

Thu 9/2510:54 amSCE - SFO

1 stop10h 34mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/2910:45 pmSFO - SCE

1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$369

Wed 11/121:25 pmSCE - SFO

1 stop11h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/1611:59 pmSFO - SCE

2 stops9h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$374

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Fri 9/126:55 amSCE - SFO

1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/148:26 amSFO - SCE

1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$539

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$369

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Mon 9/296:30 amSFO - SCE

1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$374

Fri 9/263:15 pmSCE - SFO

1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/306:30 amSFO - SCE

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Deal found 9/11

$469

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$328

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$385

One-way flights from State College to San Francisco
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Tue 12/1610:40 amSCE - SFO

1 stop25h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$447

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2 stops12h 00mUnited Airlines

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$788

Sun 9/286:00 amSCE - SFO

1 stop30h 19mUnited Airlines

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Thu 11/13

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SCE - SFO

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4:09 pm-9:46 pm

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SCE - SFO

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10:54 am-6:28 pm

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10:45 pm-9:38 am

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12:30 pm-9:18 pm

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SCE - SFO

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11:59 pm-12:56 pm

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$374

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

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State College University Park

Tue 12/16

10:40 am-9:36 am

1 stop25h 56m

$447

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

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Mon 9/22

11:00 am-8:00 pm

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$788

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from State College to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCE to SFO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from State College to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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United Airlines

7.4

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8,937 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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7.4

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8,937 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

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8,937 reviews

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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

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

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

How long is the flight from State College to San Francisco?
Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from State College to San Francisco in about 8h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 45m. There are 2366 mi between State College and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to San Francisco round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from State College to San Francisco is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $308 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $308. American Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from State College to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on State College to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from State College to San Francisco?
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 Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from State College to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to San Francisco 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 Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from State College to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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