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$209+ Cheap flights from Illinois to State College (SCE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SCE
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to State College

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to State College flight deals. Data was last updated julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$464

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$574 or less
From Illinois to State College University Park
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to State College
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to State College. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
jue. 7/247:25 amORD - SCE
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
lun. 7/282:00 pmSCE - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$209
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.
vie. 9/127:10 amORD - SCE
2 stops6h 32mAmerican Airlines
dom. 9/147:15 pmSCE - ORD
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$234
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.
mié. 12/105:28 amSTL - SCE
2 stops8h 11mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 12/134:56 pmSCE - STL
2 stops7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
dom. 11/236:45 amSTL - SCE
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
vie. 11/285:37 pmSCE - STL
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$346

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to State College that are best for you.

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Illinois

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State College

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 7/24

7:25 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 55m

State College University Park

lun. 7/28

2:00 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$209

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 9/12

7:10 am-2:42 pm

2 stops6h 32m

State College University Park

dom. 9/14

7:15 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$234

St. LouisState College

STL - SCE

STLSCE

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 8/17

5:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

State College University Park

dom. 8/24

6:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$438

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/16

5:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

$232

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 8/4

7:25 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$259

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Deals found on 7/2

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to State College

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to State College

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to State College (average of $367). Flying from Illinois to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 IL to SCE?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to State College. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to State College as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to State College

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to State College. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated julio 3, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to SCE are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing State College

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to State College. 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 State College. Reviews last updated julio 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to State College, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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 Illinois to State College. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to State College from Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to State College, you will be flying into University Park. State College University Park (SCE) is just 3.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to State College?

    The most popular route from Illinois to State College is Chicago O'Hare Intl - State College University Park. You may also consider Lambert-St Louis - State College University Park or Chicago Midway - State College University Park.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to State College consider choosing Republic Airways (100%), United Airlines (85%) or SkyWest Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $477 for a flight from Illinois to State College. The cheapest flight overall is $243 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - State College University Park) is currently priced at $265.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to State College 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 Illinois to State College?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to State College (average of $367). Flying from Illinois to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 Illinois to State College

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to State College. 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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