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$362+ 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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — PHL
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$451
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$362
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$452

Good round-trip deal

$309 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
From State College University Park to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($187 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 12/136:24 amSCE - PHL
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1610:30 amPHL - SCE
Nonstop1h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 12/131:58 pmSCE - PHL
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1610:32 amPHL - SCE
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$469

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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 July 3, 2025.
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State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Fri 8/1

1:59 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/7

1:35 pm-2:42 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$451

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Fri 8/1

10:20 am-2:08 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/7

10:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$471

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Wed 7/16

6:25 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$362

State CollegePhiladelphia

SCE - PHL

SCEPHL

State College University Park

Wed 7/16

10:20 am-2:08 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$404

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Deals found on 7/2

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 July 3, 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 26% 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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State College to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,861 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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

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  • 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 38m 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 $451, 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 $471. American Airlines is currently priced 19% 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 (67%), Piedmont Airlines (67%) or Alaska Airlines (52%) 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 $350, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $125. When looking at the most popular route, (State College University Park - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $469 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$386Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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