Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to State College?

Flights from San Francisco to State College usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at State College University Park (SCE).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to State College?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to State College: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to State College pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to State College most commonly connect through: • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 41% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 37% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 22% of one-stop connections Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to State College?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 54% on the San Francisco to State College route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $408 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $878, a difference of $470. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to State College?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to State College. Flights with 1 layover take between 8h 19m and 8h 53m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to State College?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to State College changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $2,385. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to State College looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to State College are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $478, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to State College?

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 19m, compared with 8h 27m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 8h 53m via Philadelphia (PHL).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and State College?

State College is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at State College University Park Airport (SCE)?

State College University Park Airport (SCE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Budget • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to State College flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to State College range from $408 to $689, with an average of $550 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to State College?

United Airlines ($399) and American Airlines ($472) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to State College according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to State College?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to State College route. 41% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IAD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to State College?

Flights via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $578. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to State College which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to State College layovers at 312 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

10:42 pm - 9:52 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

8h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 pm - 12:59 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

7h 59m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$399United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

11:30 pm - 9:52 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

7h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 am - 5:35 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

10h 05m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$399United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

5:00 am - 3:57 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

7h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:54 pm - 11:10 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

9h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$472American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

5:00 am - 3:57 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

7h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:54 pm - 11:10 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

9h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$472American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

12:35 am - 1:14 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:40 am - 11:25 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

7h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$479United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

6:47 am - 9:08 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

11h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Philadelphia

9:52 am - 5:08 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

10h 16m1 stop Philadelphia

$541American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 13

9:29 pm - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 39m1 stop Philadelphia

6:30 am - 3:37 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

12h 07m2 stops Philadelphia Los Angeles

$541American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

5:00 am - 3:57 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

7h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:23 am - 11:45 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

9h 22m1 stop Philadelphia

$543American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

11:30 pm - 9:52 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

7h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:42 pm - 9:26 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

9h 44m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$549United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 13

9:29 pm - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 39m1 stop Philadelphia

6:30 am - 3:37 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

12h 07m2 stops Philadelphia Los Angeles

$581American Airlines

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Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

9:29 pm - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 39m1 stop Philadelphia

1:34 pm - 6:50 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

8h 16m1 stop Philadelphia

$529American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 3

9:29 pm - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 39m1 stop Philadelphia

1:34 pm - 8:45 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

10h 11m1 stop Philadelphia

$569American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

9:29 pm - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 39m1 stop Philadelphia

1:34 pm - 6:50 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

8h 16m1 stop Philadelphia

$570American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

9:29 pm - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 39m1 stop Philadelphia

1:34 pm - 6:50 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

8h 16m1 stop Philadelphia

$610American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

9:29 pm - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 39m1 stop Philadelphia

1:34 pm - 11:28 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

12h 54m2 stops Philadelphia Dallas/Fort Worth

$631American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

6:00 am - 6:42 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 42m1 stop Philadelphia

10:33 am - 8:25 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

12h 52m2 stops Philadelphia Dallas/Fort Worth

$631American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

6:00 am - 6:42 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 42m1 stop Philadelphia

10:33 am - 8:25 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

12h 52m2 stops Philadelphia Dallas/Fort Worth

$671American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

10:46 am - 11:44 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 58m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:53 pm - 10:55 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

8h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$849United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 24

10:35 pm - 9:47 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

8h 12m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:00 pm - 12:59 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

7h 59m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,003United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

6:45 pm - 9:37 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

11h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:50 pm - 8:30 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

8h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,010United Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to State College flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to State College?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to State College start at $399. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $408 to $689. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to State College?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to State College, it is 26% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 59% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to State College?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to State College at $368 round-trip.
•June ($878) and February ($643) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 138% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to State College?
Flights from San Francisco to State College usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at State College University Park (SCE).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to State College?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to State College:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to State College pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to State College most commonly connect through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 22% of one-stop connections

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to State College?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 54% on the San Francisco to State College route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $408 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $878, a difference of $470. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from San Francisco to State College?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to State College. Flights with 1 layover take between 8h 19m and 8h 53m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to State College?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to State College changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $2,385. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to State College looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to State College are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $478, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to State College?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 19m, compared with 8h 27m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 8h 53m via Philadelphia (PHL).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and State College?
State College is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at State College University Park Airport (SCE)?
State College University Park Airport (SCE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to State College flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to State College range from $408 to $689, with an average of $550 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $408 - about $470 less than Monday (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to State College trip for August. Fares historically average $368 round-trip in that month - typically $510 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to State College University Park Airport.
- The Penn Stater Hotel And Conference Center

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