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$349+ Cheap flights from State College to San Francisco (SCE - SFO)

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — SFO
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from State College to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from State College to San Francisco
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 March 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/207:31 pm
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 5/2612:18 am
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/157:41 pm
SCE
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SFO
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1811:52 pm
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$369
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 5/611:32 am
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop10h 39m
American Airlines
Mon 5/115:45 am
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop10h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$440
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.
Thu 7/235:43 pm
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop10h 59m
United Airlines
Wed 8/510:35 pm
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop8h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$449
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/122:50 pm
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop9h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 9/151:50 pm
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/287:24 pm
SCE
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SFO
1 stop8h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 6/66:01 am
SFO
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SCE
1 stop9h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$470

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 17, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

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(American Airlines)

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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from State College to San Francisco 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 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Thu 5/7

7:59 pm-1:16 am

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

10:35 pm-9:43 am

1 stop8h 08m

$349

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Wed 4/15

7:41 pm-12:39 am

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

11:52 pm-10:19 am

1 stop7h 27m

$369
Quickest round-trip

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Wed 4/29

7:41 pm-12:39 am

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

11:56 pm-9:43 am

1 stop6h 47m

$369

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Wed 5/6

11:32 am-10:36 pm

2 stops14h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

5:45 am-7:05 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$445

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Thu 7/23

5:43 pm-1:42 am

1 stop10h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

10:35 pm-9:51 am

1 stop8h 16m

$449

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Sat 9/12

1:53 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 30m

$449
Cheapest one-way

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Mon 4/20

7:41 pm-1:35 am

1 stop8h 54m

$383

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Mon 6/15

5:43 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 47m

$423

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Thu 4/30

7:34 pm-1:50 am

1 stop9h 16m

$433

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Fri 6/19

5:43 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 47m

$433

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from State College to San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on State College-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to San Francisco (average of $295). Flying from State College to San Francisco 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from State College to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated March 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from State College to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
9,431 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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 Francisco. 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 Francisco?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from State College to San Francisco in about 7h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 06m. 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 44% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to San Francisco (average of $295). Flying from State College to San Francisco 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 2 airlines flying from State College to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from State College to San Francisco. 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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