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Flights from San Diego to State College

There are no direct flights from San Diego to State College. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Washington, about 7h 35m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 35m
SANSCEORD

San Diego to State College at a glance

Fastest journey7h 35mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Washington

Best ways to fly from San Diego to State College

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SAN Chicago (ORD) SCE
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sun22:45 SAN04:37 ORD2h 23m connection07:00 ORD09:20 SCEAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 35m
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2
SAN Washington (IAD) SCE
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Fri23:00 SAN06:39 IAD2h 06m connection08:45 IAD09:35 SCEUnited Airlines + CommutAir
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 35m
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SAN Philadelphia (PHL) SCE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat21:45 SAN05:39 PHL3h 06m connection08:45 PHL09:23 SCEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 38m
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SAN Milwaukee (MKE) SCE
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Air Wisconsin
Self-transfer likely ~8h 05m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,584 km2,226 miles
Journey time
7h 35mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hState College vs San Diego
Currency in State College
USD
Airports
SAN, CLD → SCE

Flights from San Diego to State College: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Diego to State College?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Washington and Philadelphia. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from San Diego to State College?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,584 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and State College?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD), Philadelphia (PHL) and Milwaukee (MKE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Diego and State College?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). State College: State College Regional Airport (SCE).
What is the time difference between San Diego and State College?
State College is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.

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