Cheap Flights from SMF to SCE: When to Fly from Sacramento to State College

The cheapest times to fly from SMF to SCE are

• January 1st to March 4th
• April 9th to April 29th
• May 14th to May 27th
• August 13th to November 18th (except the weeks of August 20th, October 1st, and October 8th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SMF to SCE is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $793 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $327 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

When to Fly to State College

Flying from Sacramento, CA (SMF) to State College, PA (SCE) will usually cost between $333 to $639 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $342. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $603. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $261 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $433 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SMF to SCE flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SMF to SCE route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SMF to SCE flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Sacramento. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.12, which is far below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $179 (32%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $380. Return trip prices are from the SCE to SMF flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SMF to SCE can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 8 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from SMF to SCE while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SMF to SCE? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, SAS, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from University Park Airport to Sacramento International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2303 miles or 3706 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SMF to SCE?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SMF to SCE flight is about 5 hour 8 minutes.

How many flights go between Sacramento, CA and State College, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 86 available flights from SMF to SCE.

Airport Location Info

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