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$239+ Cheap flights from State College to Philadelphia (SCE - PHL)

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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — PHL
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from State College to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Tue 12/91:31 pmSCE - PHL
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/135:45 pmPHL - SCE
Nonstop1h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:05 pmSCE - PHL
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/269:35 pmPHL - SCE
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/26$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Wed 12/247:45 pmSCE - PHL
1 stop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/266:00 amPHL - SCE
1 stop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/26$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:05 pmSCE - PHL
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/308:15 amPHL - SCE
Nonstop1h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/26$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Sun 12/216:00 amSCE - PHL
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:34 pmPHL - SCE
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/26$486
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:05 pmSCE - PHL
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/299:35 pmPHL - SCE
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/26$489
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amSCE - PHL
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1512:00 pmPHL - SCE
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/26$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Wed 12/247:45 pmSCE - PHL
1 stop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/276:34 pmPHL - SCE
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/26$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Thu 12/113:15 pmSCE - PHL
1 stop3h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/158:05 pmPHL - SCE
1 stop3h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/26$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Wed 12/247:45 pmSCE - PHL
2 stops18h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3010:39 amPHL - SCE
1 stop3h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/26$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Tue 12/91:58 pmSCE - PHL
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/1310:15 amPHL - SCE
2 stops27h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$550

Cheap flight deals from State College to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$383
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$239
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$638

Good round-trip deal

$420 or less

Good one-way deal

$300 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 34% potential increase in price ($300 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from State College to Philadelphia 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Sat 2/7

7:11 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

8:20 am-9:34 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$383

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Tue 12/9

1:31 pm-2:46 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Philadelphia

Sat 12/13

5:45 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$423

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Sat 2/14

2:03 pm-3:16 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Philadelphia

Wed 2/18

12:29 pm-1:36 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$441

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Fri 5/1

4:58 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/15

1:35 pm-2:39 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$441

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Tue 12/23

7:05 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Philadelphia

Fri 12/26

9:35 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$452

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Wed 4/1

10:45 am-2:19 pm

1 stop3h 34m

Philadelphia

Mon 4/6

7:45 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$461

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Sat 2/14

2:03 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Philadelphia

Wed 2/18

10:35 am-2:08 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$461

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Tue 12/23

7:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Philadelphia

Tue 12/30

6:00 am-9:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

$472

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Wed 12/24

7:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/29

6:00 am-9:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

$472

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Thu 12/25

5:21 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 24m

$239

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Deals found on 11/25

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Compare providers for flights from State College to Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on State College-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on State College-Philadelphia 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-Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCE to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from State College to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

When flying from State College to Philadelphia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State College to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from State College to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on November 25, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State College to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from State College to Philadelphia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated November 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from State College to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from State College to Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Philadelphia from State College University Park. Booking flights from University Park (SCE) to Philadelphia (PHL) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Philadelphia from 1 airline. 3h 03m is how long a flight from State College to Philadelphia will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this State College to Philadelphia flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from State College University Park to Philadelphia.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from State College to Philadelphia in 1h 18m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between State College and Philadelphia is about 153 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $441, American Airlines will fly you from State College to Philadelphia and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. American Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from State College to Philadelphia?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from State College to Philadelphia consider choosing Alaska Airlines (86%), Qatar Airways (83%) or American Airlines (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from State College to Philadelphia?

    While on average a flight from State College to Philadelphia is generally $464, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $245. When looking at the most popular route, (State College University Park - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $443 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top airline flying from State College to Philadelphia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from State College to Philadelphia. 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$441Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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