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$353+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to State College (SFO - 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SCE
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to State College

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to State College
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to State College. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

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.
Mon 12/296:10 amSFO - SCE
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amSCE - SFO
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$661
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.
Tue 12/3011:59 pmSFO - SCE
2 stops13h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amSCE - SFO
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$667
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/3011:35 pmSFO - SCE
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:45 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$674
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 12/3011:35 pmSFO - SCE
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:45 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop16h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$762
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:24 pmSFO - SCE
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amSCE - SFO
2 stops12h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$974
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 12/226:45 amSFO - SCE
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/263:10 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,160

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

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Average price

$717
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to State College that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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State College

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

8:25 am-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 45m

State College University Park

Sat 1/24

10:50 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$409

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:56 pm-10:15 am

1 stop7h 19m

State College University Park

Mon 1/19

7:54 pm-1:30 am

1 stop8h 36m

$409

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

11:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop7h 35m

State College University Park

Mon 5/18

7:50 pm-8:48 am

2 stops15h 58m

$537

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

11:47 pm-11:34 am

2 stops8h 47m

State College University Park

Mon 5/18

4:58 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$549

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

6:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop9h 30m

State College University Park

Fri 1/2

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$661

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

11:59 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops13h 08m

State College University Park

Fri 1/2

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$667

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

11:35 pm-10:13 am

1 stop7h 38m

State College University Park

Sat 1/3

7:45 pm-1:17 am

1 stop8h 32m

$674

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

12:07 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$353

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-6:46 pm

2 stops9h 46m

$358

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

11:01 am-9:51 am

2 stops19h 50m

$384

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

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to State College (average of $180). Flying from San Francisco to State College in June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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 SFO to SCE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to State College in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco to State College 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
9,092 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
11,049 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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??

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from San Francisco to State College in about 9h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2366 mi between San Francisco and State College.

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

    American Airlines, at $308, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to State College. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to State College.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to State College (average of $180). Flying from San Francisco to State College in June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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 Francisco to State College

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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