Travelling from State College Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from State College Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as State College.
Each week, there are 22 State College Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 06:19 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 19:23 with American Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SCE to PHL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Philadelphia (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from State College Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SCE to PHL flights, with 73.22% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from State College Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SCE and PHL include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from State College Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Currently, $724 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way State College Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $941. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SCE to PHL if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from State College Airport to Philadelphia International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SCE to PHL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from State College Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about State College Airport (SCE)
72% of flights that leave from State College Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to State College Airport from central State College, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from State College Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SCE:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a State College Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Follow your own route with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and discover more of Philadelphia and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
The street address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia International Airport to central Philadelphia has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from State College Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Philadelphia in March.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from State College Airport to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SCE to PHL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Philadelphia, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 129 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its leading attractions. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, head for Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are key reasons to visit.
