HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Columbia

$300+ Cheap flights from State College to Columbia (SCE - CAE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — CAE
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from State College to Columbia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from State College to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$266
(United Airlines)
From State College University Park to Columbia Metropolitan
Search Deals

Find flight deals from State College to Columbia

Cheapest flights from State College to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2010:35 amSCE - CAE
1 stop3h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/253:42 pmCAE - SCE
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/186:20 amSCE - CAE
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/2510:52 amCAE - SCE
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/182:04 pmSCE - CAE
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/257:48 pmCAE - SCE
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2011:59 amSCE - CAE
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/255:08 amCAE - SCE
2 stops6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1710:35 amSCE - CAE
1 stop23h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/197:48 pmCAE - SCE
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$607

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from State College to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

State College

Fly to

Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Sat 2/21

2:02 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/24

4:10 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$319

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Mon 10/20

10:35 am-2:18 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/25

3:42 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$319

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Fri 2/6

11:59 am-5:20 pm

2 stops5h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/9

8:02 am-11:36 am

1 stop3h 34m

$346

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Sat 10/18

6:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/25

10:52 am-2:41 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$353

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Sun 10/5

10:54 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$300

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-9:49 am

1 stop3h 49m

$300

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Thu 10/2

2:41 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops8h 57m

$305

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Sun 10/5

2:41 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops8h 57m

$446

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Mon 9/29

3:15 pm-9:49 am

1 stop18h 34m

$935

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/15

Best time to book a flight from State College to Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from State College with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from State College to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from State College to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from State College to Columbia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from State College to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from State College to Columbia?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from State College to Columbia in just under 3h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 50m. The distance from State College to Columbia is about 509 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from State College to Columbia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from State College to Columbia round-trip from $212.

  • Can I find deals for flights from State College to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on State College to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from State College to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from State College to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from State College to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from State College to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Columbia?

Book flights to Columbia if you plan to visit one of these locations
West Columbia

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for State College to Columbia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Charlotte flights
Newark to Charlotte flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Charleston flights
Newark to Charleston flights
LaGuardia to Charlotte flights
Dulles Intl to Charlotte flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Savannah flights
LaGuardia to Charleston flights
Newark to Savannah flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Myrtle Beach flights
Newark to Myrtle Beach flights
LaGuardia to Savannah flights
Philadelphia to Charlotte flights
LaGuardia to Myrtle Beach flights
Dulles Intl to Charleston flights
Philadelphia to Charleston flights
Philadelphia to Savannah flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Greenville flights
Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach flights
Dulles Intl to Savannah flights
LaGuardia to Greenville flights
Reagan-National to Savannah flights
Reagan-National to Charleston flights
Reagan-National to Charlotte flights
Newark to Greenville flights
LaGuardia to Columbia flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Columbia flights
Newark to Columbia flights
Reagan-National to Columbia flights
Dulles Intl to Greenville flights
Dulles Intl to Columbia flights
Philadelphia to Greenville flights
Dulles Intl to Myrtle Beach flights
Reagan-National to Greenville flights
Reagan-National to Myrtle Beach flights
LaGuardia to Hilton Head Island flights
Pittsburgh to Charlotte flights
Allentown to Myrtle Beach flights
Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Hilton Head Island flights
Philadelphia to Columbia flights
Allentown to Charlotte flights
Pittsburgh to Charleston flights
Dulles Intl to Augusta flights
Newark to Hilton Head Island flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Augusta flights
Harrisburg to Charlotte flights
Scranton to Charlotte flights
Newark to Augusta flights
Pittsburgh to Savannah flights

Top airline flying from State College to Columbia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from State College to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.