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$338+ 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — PHL
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from State College to Philadelphia

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 April 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 7/146:03 am
SCE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 7/215:40 pm
PHL
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/9$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Wed 5/66:05 am
SCE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 5/1310:15 pm
PHL
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/8$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 8/3112:19 pm
SCE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 9/910:35 am
PHL
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/217:31 pm
SCE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 4/259:50 am
PHL
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$483
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 8/317:30 pm
SCE
-
PHL
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 9/97:55 pm
PHL
-
SCE
1 stop3h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8$492
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/216:00 am
SCE
-
PHL
1 stop3h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 4/257:45 pm
PHL
-
SCE
1 stop3h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 4/157:31 pm
SCE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 08m
American Airlines
Mon 4/2010:15 pm
PHL
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 7/245:50 pm
SCE
-
PHL
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 8/26:10 am
PHL
-
SCE
1 stop3h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$521
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/77:31 pm
SCE
-
PHL
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Thu 5/149:50 am
PHL
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/8$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 4/156:00 am
SCE
-
PHL
1 stop3h 58m
United Airlines
Mon 4/202:55 pm
PHL
-
SCE
1 stop3h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/710:40 am
SCE
-
PHL
1 stop3h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 5/147:45 pm
PHL
-
SCE
1 stop3h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8$546

Find 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 April 9, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$463
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$338
(United Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$412 or less

Good one-way deal

$362 or less
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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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/21

10:32 am-2:06 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$463

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-9:46 am

1 stop3h 46m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$492

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Wed 4/22

6:05 am-7:12 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Philadelphia

Sun 4/26

9:50 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$517

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Fri 7/24

6:03 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/2

5:40 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$521

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Thu 5/7

10:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Philadelphia

Thu 5/14

7:45 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$546
Quickest round-trip

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Thu 4/23

11:32 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

Philadelphia

Mon 4/27

10:15 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$551
Cheapest one-way

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Sat 5/2

1:55 pm-9:59 am

1 stop20h 04m

$353

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Sat 10/3

7:30 pm-10:27 am

1 stop14h 57m

$382
Quickest one-way

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Tue 4/21

11:32 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$389

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Sat 7/4

8:30 am-2:47 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$402

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Deals found on 4/5

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on State College-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from State College to Philadelphia

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 April 9, 2026.

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 at noon, 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 April 4, 2026.

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

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 April 9, 2026.
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
7.1
Good
11,560 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,560 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,560 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

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 3 daily flights to Philadelphia from 1 airline. 3h 54m 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 07m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between State College and Philadelphia is about 153 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

  • 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 American Airlines (82%), Piedmont Airlines (82%) or Alaska Airlines (70%) 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 $472, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $173. When looking at the most popular route, (State College University Park - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $483 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$441Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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