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

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from State College to San Francisco.

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

One-stop flights from State College to San Francisco most commonly connect through: • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 40% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 31% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 25% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from State College to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $429 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $682, a difference of $253. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

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

There are currently no nonstop flights available from State College to San Francisco. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 46m and 9h 42m in total, depending on the connection.

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

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 State College to San Francisco 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 $2,504. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from State College to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $779, which is 58% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 46m, compared with 8h 08m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 39m via Philadelphia (PHL).

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

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

What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Thrifty • Dollar • Hertz • Fox

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

Round-trip flights from State College to San Francisco range from $408 to $673, with an average of $535 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from State College to San Francisco typically range from $408 to $673. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from State College to San Francisco. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 27% higher.

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

•October is the cheapest month to fly from State College to San Francisco at $308 round-trip. •January ($682) and November ($673) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 121% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

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

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

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) is the most popular layover for the State College to San Francisco route. 40% 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 State College to San Francisco?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $540. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for State College to San Francisco layovers at 4h 30m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 21

8:08 pm - 1:20 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

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

11:40 pm - 10:00 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

7h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 21

8:08 pm - 1:20 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

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

11:40 pm - 10:00 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

7h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 10

3:07 pm - 10:17 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

10h 10m1 stop Philadelphia

5:00 am - 4:41 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

8h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$399American Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 22

6:00 am - 12:22 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

9h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:00 am - 9:17 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

10h 17m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$399American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 10

7:54 pm - 1:30 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

8h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:45 pm - 11:44 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

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

$399United Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 19

8:08 pm - 1:20 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

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

11:40 pm - 10:00 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

7h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Tue, Dec 1

8:13 pm - 1:29 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

8h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11:10 pm - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

7h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 11

7:54 pm - 1:30 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

8h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11:40 pm - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

3:00 pm - 8:35 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

8h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

7h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$479United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30

5:40 pm - 11:28 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

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Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

6:00 am - 11:24 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

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

7h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$580United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

6:00 am - 11:24 amSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

8h 24m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

7h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$581United Airlines

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3:00 pm - 9:29 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

9h 29m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:45 pm - 9:52 amSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

8h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$620United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

6:30 am - 4:10 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

12h 40m2 stops Philadelphia Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:46 am - 10:23 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 37m1 stop Philadelphia

$641American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

6:30 am - 4:10 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

12h 40m2 stops Philadelphia Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:46 am - 10:23 pmSFO San Francisco-SCE State College University Park

9h 37m1 stop Philadelphia

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6:30 am - 4:10 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

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6:30 am - 4:10 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

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6:30 am - 4:22 pmSCE State College University Park-SFO San Francisco

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How much is a round-trip flight from State College to San Francisco? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from State College to San Francisco departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from State College to San Francisco?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from State College to San Francisco. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 27% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from State College to San Francisco? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from State College to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from State College to San Francisco at $308 round-trip.
•January ($682) and November ($673) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 121% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from State College to San Francisco?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from State College to San Francisco.
How long is a flight from State College to San Francisco?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from State College to San Francisco. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 46m and 9h 42m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from State College to San Francisco?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a State College to San Francisco flight?
Round-trip flights from State College to San Francisco range from $408 to $673, with an average of $535 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from State College to San Francisco 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 $2,504. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from State College to San Francisco looking right now?
One-way fares from State College to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $779, which is 58% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?
San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from State College to San Francisco?
Flights from State College to San Francisco usually depart from State College University Park (SCE) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).
Which airports do connecting flights from State College to San Francisco pass through?
One-stop flights from State College to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from State College to San Francisco?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from State College to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $429 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $682, a difference of $253.

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 much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from State College to San Francisco?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 46m, compared with 8h 08m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 39m via Philadelphia (PHL).
What is the time difference between State College and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind State College (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?
Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $429, about $253 less than Friday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your State College to San Francisco trip for October. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $374 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Francisco Airport.

• Grand Hyatt At Sfo

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