Philadelphia to State College (PHL–SCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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153 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 36m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS4137+2
AS Alaska
E145
10:40 AM
EDT TF
11:54 AM
EDT
1h 14m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5920+1
AA American
E145
10:40 AM
EDT TF
11:54 AM
EDT
1h 14m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5918+1
AA American
E145
5:45 PM
EDT TF
6:57 PM
EDT
1h 12m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5934+2
AA American
E145
10:25 PM
EDT TF
11:40 PM
EDT
1h 15m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4400cs
AS Alaska
E145
10:25 PM
EDT TF
11:40 PM
EDT
1h 15m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5936
AA American
ER4
6:05 AM
EDT
7:12 AM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4137cs
AS Alaska
E145
12:20 PM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5920+1
AA American
E145
12:20 PM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5918+1
AA American
E145
7:24 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 25m ACAVCM UA Dulles (IAD) to State College flights
ORD Chicago 5h 18m AAACAS NZUA Chicago (ORD) to State College flights
MDT Harrisburg ~3h 31m AAASBA Harrisburg (MDT) to State College flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~3h 37m AAAS Pittsburgh (PIT) to State College flights
ROC Rochester ~4h 2m AAASEI AA Rochester (ROC) to State College flights
CMH Columbus ~4h 4m AAASBA Columbus (CMH) to State College flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 19m AAAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to State College flights
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Philadelphia to State College
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 153 mi 1h 14m nonstop

PHL–SCE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 153 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–SCE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 21 E145 1h12-1h15 72% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to SCE direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
205
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → SCE
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
SCE → PHL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach State College from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to State College Regional Airport.
Metric PHL→SCE EWR→SCE MDT→SCE
Distance from PHL 80 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 35
Flight time 1h 14m 0h 38m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to State College Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
State College is 0 hours the same as Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · SCE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in State College.
Distance & Flight Time
153 mi / 246 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–SCE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to State College route.
Route details
Distance153 mi / 246 km
Flight time1h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: SCE
IATA / ICAOSCE / KUNV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,239 ft / 378 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to SCE flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to State College Regional Airport take about 1h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 153 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PHL to SCE: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from SCE to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR, MDT and TEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PHL to SCE

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and State College Regional Airport (SCE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to SCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SCE is about 1 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 153 miles (246 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Harrisburg (MDT) and Teterboro (TEB).