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$249+ 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — CAE
feb. 28 — mar. 71
sáb. 2/28
sáb. 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 enero 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
jue. 2/57:54 pm
SCE
-
CAE
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
dom. 2/87:30 pm
CAE
-
SCE
1 stop3h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
mié. 2/117:54 pm
SCE
-
CAE
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
dom. 2/157:36 pm
CAE
-
SCE
1 stop18h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mar. 2/37:54 pm
SCE
-
CAE
1 stop23h 01m
United Airlines
sáb. 2/72:37 pm
CAE
-
SCE
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
vie. 2/277:53 pm
SCE
-
CAE
1 stop3h 51m
United Airlines
dom. 3/17:36 pm
CAE
-
SCE
2 stops17h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$604
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
jue. 10/86:05 am
SCE
-
CAE
1 stop6h 37m
American Airlines
dom. 10/116:39 pm
CAE
-
SCE
1 stop4h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$619
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
jue. 10/86:05 am
SCE
-
CAE
1 stop6h 37m
American Airlines
lun. 10/122:51 pm
CAE
-
SCE
2 stops5h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$625
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
vie. 2/272:09 pm
SCE
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CAE
1 stop3h 41m
American Airlines
dom. 3/17:00 am
CAE
-
SCE
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$649

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$443
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$249
(United Airlines)
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State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

mié. 2/11

7:54 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 2/15

7:36 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop18h 32m

$443

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

vie. 2/27

7:53 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 3/1

7:36 pm-1:23 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$604

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

vie. 2/27

2:09 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 3/1

7:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$649

State CollegeColumbia

SCE - CAE

SCECAE

State College University Park

mar. 4/21

6:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

$249

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Deals found on 1/27

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on State College-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Columbia (average of $111). 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 enero 29, 2026.
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
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from State College to Columbia in just under 3h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 09m. 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.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Columbia (average of $111). 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 enero 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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