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$411+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to State College (PHL - 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SCE
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to State College (SCE). 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 June 12, 2025.

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$411
(American Airlines)

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February

Cheapest in

December
From Philadelphia to State College University Park
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to State College
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to State College. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/228:39 amPHL - SCE
Nonstop1h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/291:59 pmSCE - PHL
Nonstop0h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/317:58 pmPHL - SCE
1 stop13h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/186:00 amSCE - PHL
1 stop3h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$469

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PHL - SCE

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Philadelphia

Tue 7/22

8:39 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 08m

State College University Park

Tue 7/29

1:59 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$411

PhiladelphiaState College

PHL - SCE

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Philadelphia

Sun 8/31

7:58 pm-9:37 am

1 stop13h 39m

State College University Park

Thu 9/18

6:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop3h 33m

$469

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PHL - SCE

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Philadelphia

Tue 7/29

6:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$436

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to State College

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

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to State College at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to State College

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 June 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in State College by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State College ranges from 2.4 - 3.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit State College when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in State College by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State College, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Philadelphia to State College have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,790 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

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

    If you book a flight from Philadelphia to State College, you will be flying from Philadelphia to University Park. Flights to State College University Park (SCE) from Philadelphia (PHL) take 3h 16m for a nonstop flight. There are 6 flights from Philadelphia to State College per day from 1 airline.

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

    Currently priced at $411, American Airlines will fly you from Philadelphia to State College 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 $469. American Airlines is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Before booking your flight to State College from Philadelphia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (92%), Qatar Airways (77%), American Airlines( 75%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to State College (average of $367). Flying from Philadelphia to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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 Philadelphia to State College

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$381Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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