Travelling from University Park Airport (SCE) to San Diego: what you need to know
San Diego is 3 hours behind State College, where University Park Airport is located. San Diego operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from SCE to San Diego. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a popular month like August, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
After booking your flight tickets from University Park Airport to San Diego, get your documents in order. A passport or visa isn't required since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have some other valid proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're ready to go.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of State College, SCE can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 29 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SCE? If you're boarding an early flight from University Park Airport to San Diego, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from University Park Airport (SCE) to San Diego
C$510 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from University Park Airport to San Diego. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$555. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCE to San Diego, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 9 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to SAN if you have a late flight from University Park Airport to San Diego. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Once your flight from University Park Airport to San Diego has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 39 minutes by car. Central San Diego is approximately 56 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 14 minutes.
After your flight from SCE to San Diego, kick back at a hotel near CLD. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to San Diego
July is the most popular month to board a flight from University Park Airport to San Diego while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to San Diego, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Book your flight from University Park Airport to San Diego for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from SCE to San Diego in February when temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about San Diego
Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from University Park Airport to San Diego, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are top attractions which should feature on every San Diego itinerary.
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