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$265+ Cheap flights from State College to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SCE - DTW)

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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — DTW
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheap flight deals from State College to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) to Detroit (DTW). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$265
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$638
From State College University Park to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from State College University Park to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 32% potential increase in price ($315 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from State College to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sun 8/246:55 amSCE - DTW
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/316:00 amDTW - SCE
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sun 8/247:24 pmSCE - DTW
1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/316:00 amDTW - SCE
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$314

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

State College

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

State CollegeDetroit

SCE - DTW

SCEDTW

State College University Park

Sun 8/24

6:55 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

$309

State CollegeDetroit

SCE - DTW

SCEDTW

State College University Park

Sun 8/24

7:24 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-2:42 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$314

State CollegeDetroit

SCE - DTW

SCEDTW

State College University Park

Thu 8/14

7:24 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$265

State CollegeDetroit

SCE - DTW

SCEDTW

State College University Park

Thu 8/14

3:10 pm-9:51 am

3 stops18h 41m

$744

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Deals found on 7/28

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from State College to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from State College to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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!

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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!

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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!

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from State College to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $309 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $314. United Airlines is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from State College to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 2 airlines flying from State College to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from State College to Detroit. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$398Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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