What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

United Airlines, at $239, was found to be the cheapest airline from State College to Washington, D.C.. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from State College to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular flight routes from State College to Washington, D.C. are State College University Park - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, State College University Park - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and State College University Park - Baltimore/Washington.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from State College to Washington, D.C.?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from State College to Washington, D.C.?

The best pricing can be found in the month of December. Prices to Washington, D.C. from State College average $417. You can even find prices in December for less than $417, as users have found deals to Washington, D.C. from as low as $199. The month of February appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Washington, D.C. from State College. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 129%.

What airport do you fly from for flights from State College to Washington, D.C.?

For a flight from State College to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from University Park. State College University Park (SCE) is just 3.9 mi from the center of the city. University Park is the only State College airport and it handles 2 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 2 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from State College University Park on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from State College to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from State College to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. State College to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $249 and $382 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $239 on United Airlines (Aug 29-Sep 1).

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vie. 10/317:55 pmSCE - IAD

Nonstop1h 00mUnited Airlines

sáb. 11/18:33 amIAD - SCE

Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$179

vie. 8/296:10 amSCE - DCA

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

lun. 9/16:10 amDCA - SCE

1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$358

mié. 9/36:15 amSCE - BWI

2 stops11h 26mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 9/65:56 pmBWI - SCE

2 stops20h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$468

mié. 9/311:00 amSCE - BWI

1 stop10h 42mUnited Airlines

sáb. 9/610:51 amBWI - SCE

1 stop23h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$499

jue. 8/142:00 pmSCE - DCA

1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines

lun. 8/182:00 pmDCA - SCE

1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$807

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vie. 8/296:00 amSCE - IAD

Nonstop1h 00mUnited Airlines

lun. 9/112:55 pmIAD - SCE

Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$239

vie. 8/296:10 amSCE - DCA

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

lun. 9/16:10 amDCA - SCE

1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$358

mié. 9/36:15 amSCE - BWI

2 stops11h 26mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 9/65:56 pmBWI - SCE

2 stops20h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$468

mié. 9/311:00 amSCE - BWI

1 stop10h 42mUnited Airlines

sáb. 9/610:51 amBWI - SCE

1 stop23h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$499

jue. 8/142:00 pmSCE - DCA

1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines

lun. 8/182:00 pmDCA - SCE

1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$807

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1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

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Deal found 7/31

$691

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Deal found 7/31

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lun. 8/182:00 pmDCA - SCE

1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$807

vie. 8/296:00 amSCE - IAD

Nonstop1h 00mUnited Airlines

lun. 9/112:55 pmIAD - SCE

Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$239

vie. 8/296:10 amSCE - DCA

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

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vie. 8/223:10 pmSCE - IAD

Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$204

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1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines

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State College University Park

vie. 8/29

6:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 9/1

12:55 pm-2:02 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

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SCE - DCA

SCEDCA

State College University Park

vie. 8/29

6:10 am-11:43 am

1 stop5h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 9/1

6:10 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 21m

$358

State CollegeBaltimore

SCE - BWI

SCEBWI

State College University Park

mié. 9/3

6:15 am-5:41 pm

2 stops11h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 9/6

5:56 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$468

State CollegeBaltimore

SCE - BWI

SCEBWI

State College University Park

mié. 9/3

11:00 am-9:42 pm

1 stop10h 42m

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sáb. 9/6

10:51 am-10:19 am

1 stop23h 28m

$499

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - DCA

SCEDCA

State College University Park

jue. 8/14

2:00 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 8/18

2:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$807

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - IAD

SCEIAD

State College University Park

vie. 8/22

3:10 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$204

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - DCA

SCEDCA

State College University Park

vie. 8/22

3:07 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$214

State CollegeBaltimore

SCE - BWI

SCEBWI

State College University Park

vie. 8/22

5:30 pm-9:55 am

1 stop16h 25m

$270

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from State College to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

It’s typically best to fly out from State College to Washington, D.C. in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State College to Washington, D.C.?

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

Weekly flight availability from State College to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from SCE to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from State College to Washington, D.C.?

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from State College to Washington, D.C., such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

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

8,900 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

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

8,900 reviews

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!

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What airport do you fly from for flights from State College to Washington, D.C.?
For a flight from State College to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from University Park. State College University Park (SCE) is just 3.9 mi from the center of the city. University Park is the only State College airport and it handles 2 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 2 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from State College University Park on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
United Airlines, at $239, was found to be the cheapest airline from State College to Washington, D.C.. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most popular routes from State College to Washington, D.C.?
The most popular flight routes from State College to Washington, D.C. are State College University Park - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, State College University Park - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and State College University Park - Baltimore/Washington.
Can I find deals for flights from State College to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on State College to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from State College to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from State College to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from State College to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from State College to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$192	Average$299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$462	Average$758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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