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$271+ 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SCE
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
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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 March 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/1111:20 pm
SFO
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SCE
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 4/186:30 am
SCE
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SFO
1 stop8h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 9/211:58 pm
SFO
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SCE
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 9/512:19 pm
SCE
-
SFO
2 stops11h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/2512:35 pm
SFO
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SCE
1 stop8h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 5/26:00 am
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 3/2411:35 pm
SFO
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SCE
2 stops11h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 3/3110:01 am
SCE
-
SFO
2 stops12h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 4/2410:35 pm
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop9h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 4/286:05 am
SCE
-
SFO
2 stops14h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sat 5/26:45 pm
SFO
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SCE
2 stops13h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 5/511:32 am
SCE
-
SFO
2 stops14h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 3/2410:45 pm
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 3/317:50 pm
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/112:35 pm
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop8h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 4/67:41 pm
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 3/108:30 am
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop9h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 3/317:50 pm
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Fri 4/1710:35 pm
SFO
-
SCE
1 stop9h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2211:32 am
SCE
-
SFO
2 stops10h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/2512:35 pm
SFO
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SCE
1 stop8h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 5/37:34 pm
SCE
-
SFO
1 stop9h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$449

Find 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 March 15, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$271
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$519
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to State College that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

10:38 pm-9:56 am

1 stop8h 18m

State College University Park

Wed 4/29

7:50 pm-1:17 am

1 stop8h 27m

$349

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

6:01 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 29m

State College University Park

Sat 9/5

5:44 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$349

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

11:56 pm-9:43 am

1 stop6h 47m

State College University Park

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$369
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

11:20 pm-9:56 am

1 stop7h 36m

State College University Park

Sun 4/19

7:41 pm-12:39 am

1 stop7h 58m

$369

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

10:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

State College University Park

Mon 8/31

8:00 pm-1:16 am

1 stop8h 16m

$416

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

2:10 pm-12:22 am

1 stop7h 12m

State College University Park

Thu 4/30

5:45 pm-12:50 am

1 stop10h 05m

$449

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

9:30 pm-9:51 am

1 stop9h 21m

State College University Park

Sat 5/9

5:40 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$479

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

10:38 pm-9:56 am

1 stop8h 18m

State College University Park

Sun 4/26

5:45 pm-1:35 am

1 stop10h 50m

$519

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

11:52 pm-10:19 am

1 stop7h 27m

State College University Park

Mon 4/13

7:50 pm-1:17 am

1 stop8h 27m

$530

San FranciscoState College

SFO - SCE

SFOSCE

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

10:55 pm-9:43 am

1 stop7h 48m

State College University Park

Tue 5/5

7:59 pm-10:48 am

2 stops17h 49m

$547

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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 San Francisco to State College in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-State College flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to State College from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 $266). Flying from San Francisco to State College in January is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to State College?

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 March 15, 2026.
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
9,427 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,427 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.1
Good
11,472 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

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 and American Airlines fly from San Francisco to State College in about 7h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 49m. There are 2366 mi between San Francisco and State College. 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 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 42% 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 $266). Flying from San Francisco to State College in January is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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