Flying from State College Airport (SCE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is three hours behind State College and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Your SCE to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from State College Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SCE and SFO:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about State College Airport (SCE)
Of all flights leaving State College Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to State College Airport from central State College, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from State College Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SCE:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel close to SFO if you have a late State College Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from State College Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from State College Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCE to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another standout destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
