Flying from University Park Airport (SCE) to San Diego: what you need to know
University Park Airport is located in State College. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, San Diego is three hours behind State College.
For a relaxed start to your SCE to San Diego flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Travelling from central State College to SCE takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel close to SCE? If you've booked an early flight from University Park Airport to San Diego, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to University Park Airport's on-time performance, 67.63% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from University Park Airport (SCE) to San Diego
RM1,468 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way University Park Airport to San Diego flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is RM1,457. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from SCE to San Diego, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is roughly 5 kilometres. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from University Park Airport to San Diego. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Grab a San Diego International Airport rental car and discover San Diego and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from SCE to San Diego can help you lock in the best possible rate.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Central San Diego is located around 56 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). After your flight from University Park Airport to San Diego has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near CLD. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your SCE to San Diego flight:
Budget, Hertz and Avis make picking up a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from CLD a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.
Best time to go to San Diego
Before scheduling your flights from University Park Airport to San Diego, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in San Diego offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Lock in an University Park Airport to San Diego flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SCE to San Diego around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Diego
Once you've booked your flight from University Park Airport to San Diego, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Diego:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are attractions you won't want to skip in San Diego.
Explore more of United States
You've done San Diego, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its popular sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
