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$314+ Cheap flights from State College to Columbia (SCE - CAE)

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SCE — CAE
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from State College to Columbia

Best flights from State College to Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from State College to Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 1/19:52 amSCE - CAE
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:44 pmCAE - SCE
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 1/242:15 pmSCE - CAE
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/272:37 pmCAE - SCE
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 2/72:24 pmSCE - CAE
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/107:30 pmCAE - SCE
1 stop3h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 1/17:45 pmSCE - CAE
2 stops28h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/57:37 pmCAE - SCE
1 stop3h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$493

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to Columbia that are best for you.

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State College

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Columbia

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State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Thu 1/1

9:52 am-7:33 pm

2 stops9h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/5

6:44 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$314

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Sat 1/24

2:15 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/27

2:37 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$339

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Sat 2/7

2:24 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/10

7:30 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$339

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

Thu 1/1

7:45 pm-12:26 am

2 stops28h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/5

7:37 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$493

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Deals found on 12/17

Compare providers for flights from State College to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from State College to Columbia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on State College-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on State College-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on State College-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for State College-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from State College to Columbia

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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 $98). Flying from State College to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 December 18, 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
9,091 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

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 7h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 35m. 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 $248.

  • 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 $98). Flying from State College to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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.

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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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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