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$164+ Cheap flights from State College (SCE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — WAS
Jun 12 — Jun 191
Fri 6/12
Fri 6/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from State College to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Fri 6/510:50 am
SCE
-
IAD
Nonstop0h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 6/612:55 pm
IAD
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Mon 5/256:00 am
SCE
-
IAD
Nonstop0h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 5/3010:35 pm
IAD
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Fri 5/222:56 pm
SCE
-
IAD
Nonstop0h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 5/258:40 am
IAD
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$284
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/36:00 am
SCE
-
IAD
Nonstop0h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 6/610:35 pm
IAD
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2810:50 am
SCE
-
IAD
Nonstop0h 54m
United Airlines
Sun 5/3110:35 pm
IAD
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 5/97:59 pm
SCE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 5/108:35 am
IAD
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Wed 7/112:20 pm
SCE
-
DCA
1 stop4h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 7/155:00 am
DCA
-
SCE
2 stops7h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sat 11/147:55 pm
SCE
-
IAD
Nonstop0h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 11/188:36 am
IAD
-
SCE
2 stops10h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/12:56 pm
SCE
-
IAD
Nonstop0h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 7/1512:55 pm
IAD
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 6/66:00 am
SCE
-
IAD
Nonstop0h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 6/1312:55 pm
IAD
-
SCE
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 6/1110:50 am
SCE
-
IAD
Nonstop0h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 6/3010:20 pm
IAD
-
SCE
1 stop11h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$462
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1112:20 pm
SCE
-
DCA
1 stop4h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 6/301:39 pm
DCA
-
SCE
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$487

Find flight deals from State College to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 13, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$324

Good round-trip deal

$418 or less

Good one-way deal

$363 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from State College to Washington, D.C. 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 May 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - IAD

SCEIAD

State College University Park

Fri 6/5

10:50 am-11:44 am

Nonstop0h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/6

12:55 pm-2:06 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$239
Quickest round-trip

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - IAD

SCEIAD

State College University Park

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-6:54 am

Nonstop0h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/30

10:35 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$254

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - IAD

SCEIAD

State College University Park

Sun 6/21

2:56 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop0h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/2

8:40 am-9:51 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$309

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - IAD

SCEIAD

State College University Park

Thu 5/28

10:50 am-11:44 am

Nonstop0h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/31

10:35 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$324

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - IAD

SCEIAD

State College University Park

Wed 7/1

2:56 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop0h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/15

12:55 pm-2:06 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$423

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - IAD

SCEIAD

State College University Park

Thu 6/11

6:00 am-6:54 am

Nonstop0h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/30

8:15 am-9:48 am

1 stop25h 33m

$462

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - IAD

SCEIAD

State College University Park

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-6:54 am

Nonstop0h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/6

10:15 pm-9:48 am

1 stop11h 33m

$483

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - IAD

SCEIAD

State College University Park

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-6:54 am

Nonstop0h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/6

5:43 pm-9:48 am

1 stop16h 05m

$483

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - IAD

SCEIAD

State College University Park

Fri 9/18

8:00 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/21

10:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop11h 30m

$483

State CollegeWashington, D.C.

SCE - DCA

SCEDCA

State College University Park

Thu 6/11

12:20 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/30

1:39 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$487

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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 Washington, D.C. in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on State College-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on State College-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from State College to Washington, D.C.

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

Find hourly flight availability from State College to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 13, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from State College to Washington, D.C. in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from State College to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State College to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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.

Explore weekly flight availability from State College to Washington, D.C.. 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 May 13, 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated May 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from State College to Washington, D.C., such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from State College to Washington, D.C.. 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 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 4 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 1 airline has flights to Washington, D.C. from State College University Park on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from State College to Washington, D.C.?

    A quick flight from State College to Washington, D.C. can take about 54m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $239. Airlines will cover a distance of 133 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    United Airlines, at $194, was found to be the cheapest airline from State College to Washington, D.C... United Airlines is priced at 45% 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from State College to Washington, D.C.?

    The cheapest flight price from State College to Washington, D.C. is $268. On average you can expect to pay $467. The most popular route, (State College University Park - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $239.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from State College to Washington, D.C.

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