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$206+ 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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — PHL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$411
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$206
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Good round-trip deal

$422 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
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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 May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/284:17 pmSCE - PHL
Nonstop0h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/42:33 pmPHL - SCE
Nonstop1h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/283:08 pmSCE - PHL
1 stop3h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/410:35 amPHL - SCE
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$431

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State College

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State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Wed 5/28

4:17 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

Philadelphia

Wed 6/4

2:33 pm-3:37 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$411

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Wed 5/28

3:08 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop3h 37m

Philadelphia

Wed 6/4

10:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$431

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Sat 5/31

6:19 am-7:15 am

Nonstop0h 56m

$206

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Sat 5/24

2:00 pm-10:37 am

1 stop20h 37m

$255

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Deals found on 4/30

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 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 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from State College to Philadelphia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from State College to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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.

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 May 1, 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 28% 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 March 30, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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!

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 30m 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, 2 users have taken a look at flights from State College University Park to Philadelphia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Currently priced at $411, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $431. American Airlines is currently priced 27% 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 American Airlines (74%), Piedmont Airlines (74%) or Alaska Airlines (72%) 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 $463, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $104. When looking at the most popular route, (State College University Park - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $464 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from State College to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$386Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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