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$255+ Cheap flights from San Diego to State College (SAN - 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SCE
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to State College

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to State College (SCE). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$409
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$255
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$541
From San Diego to State College University Park
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to State College
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to State College. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 12/106:30 amSAN - SCE
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/131:31 pmSCE - SAN
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 12/108:00 pmSAN - SCE
2 stops11h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/135:44 pmSCE - SAN
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/1010:45 pmSAN - SCE
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1311:30 amSCE - SAN
1 stop10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/109:45 pmSAN - SCE
1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/1310:35 amSCE - SAN
2 stops10h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/254:05 pmSAN - SCE
2 stops14h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/13:15 pmSCE - SAN
2 stops11h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/86:00 pmSAN - SCE
2 stops12h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/156:00 amSCE - SAN
2 stops17h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$487
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/1010:45 pmSAN - SCE
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/153:07 pmSCE - SAN
1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$495

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to State College that are best for you.

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State College

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San DiegoState College

SAN - SCE

SANSCE

San Diego

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-6:53 pm

1 stop9h 23m

State College University Park

Sat 12/13

1:31 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$409

San DiegoState College

SAN - SCE

SANSCE

San Diego

Wed 12/10

8:00 pm-10:10 am

2 stops11h 10m

State College University Park

Sat 12/13

5:44 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$414

San DiegoState College

SAN - SCE

SANSCE

San Diego

Sat 10/25

4:05 pm-9:38 am

2 stops14h 33m

State College University Park

Sat 11/1

3:15 pm-12:13 am

2 stops11h 58m

$458

San DiegoState College

SAN - SCE

SANSCE

San Diego

Wed 10/8

6:00 pm-9:38 am

2 stops12h 38m

State College University Park

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-8:02 pm

2 stops17h 02m

$487

San DiegoState College

SAN - SCE

SANSCE

San Diego

Sat 10/25

6:53 am-9:38 am

2 stops23h 45m

$255

San DiegoState College

SAN - SCE

SANSCE

San Diego

Wed 11/5

6:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 14m

$255

San DiegoState College

SAN - SCE

SANSCE

San Diego

Wed 11/5

9:24 am-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$343

San DiegoState College

SAN - SCE

SANSCE

San Diego

Sat 10/25

6:20 am-5:58 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$343

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to State College (average of $367). Flying from San Diego to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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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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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego 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
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to State College. 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 San Diego to State College?

    A quick flight from San Diego to State College can take about 9h 23m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $409. San Diego and State College are separated by a distance of 2227 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($248), and United Airlines ($348) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to State College. American Airlines is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to State College?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to State College (average of $367). Flying from San Diego to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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 San Diego to State College

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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