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$292+ Cheap flights from State College to San Francisco (SCE - SFO)

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — SFO
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 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 December 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/233:10 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/611:56 pmSFO - SCE
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/233:10 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/55:00 amSFO - SCE
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/233:10 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/86:45 amSFO - SCE
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/226:00 amSCE - SFO
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/711:56 pmSFO - SCE
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/207:45 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/611:56 pmSFO - SCE
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/233:10 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/76:53 pmSFO - SCE
2 stops12h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$607
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/226:00 amSCE - SFO
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/65:40 pmSFO - SCE
2 stops13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/207:45 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/55:00 amSFO - SCE
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$639
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/256:00 amSCE - SFO
2 stops13h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:37 amSFO - SCE
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$643
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/213:10 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/611:56 pmSFO - SCE
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$649

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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 December 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$292
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$476
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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 December 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to San Francisco that are best for you.

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State College

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San Francisco

Route

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Price

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Thu 3/5

2:02 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

7:00 pm-9:36 am

2 stops11h 36m

$314

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

11:13 pm-11:54 am

1 stop9h 41m

$319

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-4:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

6:37 am-6:46 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$405

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Thu 1/15

2:24 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

11:15 pm-10:15 am

1 stop8h 00m

$409

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Tue 1/20

5:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

1:05 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$409

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Tue 1/6

5:25 pm-9:45 am

2 stops19h 20m

$292

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Sat 1/31

5:25 pm-7:14 am

2 stops16h 49m

$295

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 49m

$353

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Sat 1/31

12:23 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$353

State CollegeSan Francisco

SCE - SFO

SCESFO

State College University Park

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$358

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Deals found on 12/16

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Compare providers for flights from State College to San Francisco

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 Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on State College-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from State College with our price prediction graph.
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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 $294). Flying from State College to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from State College to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 17, 2025.

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 29% on airfare.

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 December 17, 2025.
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
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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 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 American Airlines and United Airlines fly from State College to San Francisco in about 7h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 52m. 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 46% 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 $294). Flying from State College to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 December 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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