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$258+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SCE
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to State College

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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$258
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$525
From San Francisco to State College University Park
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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 July 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 8/2411:10 pmSFO - SCE
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/26:00 amSCE - SFO
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 8/247:54 pmSFO - SCE
2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/23:12 pmSCE - SFO
1 stop11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$314

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San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

11:10 pm-10:19 am

1 stop8h 09m

State College University Park

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

$309

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

7:54 pm-11:31 am

2 stops12h 37m

State College University Park

Tue 9/2

3:12 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop11h 06m

$314

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

11:10 pm-10:19 am

1 stop8h 09m

$258

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

12:45 am-2:42 pm

2 stops10h 57m

$348

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Deals found on 7/29

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to State College (average of $367). Flying from San Francisco to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 July 30, 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 46% 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 July 30, 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
8,896 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
8,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
8,896 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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.

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

    United Airlines, at $309, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to State College. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is priced at 49% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to State College (average of $367). Flying from San Francisco to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$393Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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