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$259+ Cheap flights from California to State College (SCE)

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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SCE
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$259
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$492
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Cheapest flights from California to State College
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to State College. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/29:23 amSAN - SCE
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/73:09 pmSCE - SAN
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/2811:59 pmSFO - SCE
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/45:36 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/286:19 amSFO - SCE
2 stops13h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/44:17 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/158:10 amSAN - SCE
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/196:15 amSCE - SAN
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/2411:59 pmSMF - SCE
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/263:08 pmSCE - SMF
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/411:10 pmLAS - SCE
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/112:00 pmSCE - LAS
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/206:35 pmSNA - SCE
2 stops12h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/255:30 pmSCE - SNA
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/3010:40 pmLAX - SCE
1 stop12h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/610:20 amSCE - LAX
1 stop15h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/147:20 amRNO - SCE
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/186:15 amSCE - RNO
2 stops12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/26:20 amSJC - SCE
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/35:35 pmSCE - SJC
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$639
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/37:45 amLAX - SCE
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/64:53 pmSCE - LAX
1 stop10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$679
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/86:45 amSNA - SCE
2 stops12h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/141:43 pmSCE - SNA
2 stops12h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$929

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to State College 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to State College that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

State College

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoState College

SAN - SCE

SANSCE

San Diego

Mon 6/2

9:23 am-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 16m

State College University Park

Sat 6/7

3:09 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$309

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

11:59 pm-10:20 am

1 stop7h 21m

State College University Park

Wed 6/4

5:36 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$309

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

6:19 am-10:39 pm

2 stops13h 20m

State College University Park

Wed 6/4

4:17 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$314

San DiegoState College

SAN - SCE

SANSCE

San Diego

Thu 5/15

8:10 am-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 25m

State College University Park

Mon 5/19

6:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop8h 22m

$369

SacramentoState College

SMF - SCE

SMFSCE

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/24

11:59 pm-10:20 am

1 stop7h 21m

State College University Park

Mon 5/26

3:08 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$379

Las VegasState College

LAS - SCE

LASSCE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/4

11:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop8h 10m

State College University Park

Wed 6/11

2:00 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$409

Santa AnaState College

SNA - SCE

SNASCE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/20

6:35 pm-9:37 am

2 stops12h 02m

State College University Park

Mon 8/25

5:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$489

Los AngelesState College

LAX - SCE

LAXSCE

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

10:40 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop12h 20m

State College University Park

Fri 6/6

10:20 am-10:49 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$531

RenoState College

RNO - SCE

RNOSCE

Reno

Wed 5/14

7:20 am-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 34m

State College University Park

Sun 5/18

6:15 am-3:15 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$559

Los AngelesState College

LAX - SCE

LAXSCE

Los Angeles

Thu 7/3

7:45 am-5:48 pm

1 stop7h 03m

State College University Park

Sun 7/6

4:53 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$679

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Best time to book a flight from California to State College

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to State College (average of $367). Flying from California to State College in June is currently the most expensive (average of $562). 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 CA to SCE?

Find hourly flight availability from California to State College. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from California to State College, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in State College by month

Plan your trip to State College by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State College ranges from 2.4 - 3.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit State College when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in State College by month

Plan your trip to State College by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State College, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing State College

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to State College. 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 State College. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to State College, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to State College from California?

    State College University Park (SCE), located 3.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to State College.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to State College?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - State College University Park, Los Angeles - State College University Park or Sacramento Intl - State College University Park when deciding on the best route from California to State College.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to State College that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to State College?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to State College.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to State College?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to State College 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 California to State College?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to State College (average of $367). Flying from California to State College in June is currently the most expensive (average of $562). 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 California to State College

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to State College. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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