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

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153 mi airlines 56/wk
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AS4137
AS Alaska
ER4
8:25 AM
EDT TF
9:36 AM
EDT
1h 11m
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AA6033
AA American
ER4
9:12 AM
EDT TF
10:26 AM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA5859
AA American
ER4
9:50 AM
EDT TF
11:05 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA6034
AA American
ER4
1:38 PM
EDT TF
2:29 PM
EDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5916
AA American
ER4
5:54 PM
EDT TF
7:05 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA5934
AA American
E145
7:20 PM
EDT TF
8:32 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AS4400
AS Alaska
E145
7:20 PM
EDT TF
8:32 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AS4035
AS Alaska
ER4
7:20 PM
EDT TF
8:32 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA5865
AA American
E145
6:00 AM
EDT
7:07 AM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA5936
AA American
ER4
6:05 AM
EDT
7:12 AM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA6033
AA American
ER4
10:01 AM
EDT
11:05 AM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA5859
AA American
ER4
11:32 AM
EDT
12:38 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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QR8702
QR Qatar
ER4
2:09 PM
EDT
3:13 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA6034
AA American
E145
2:09 PM
EDT
3:13 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AS4473
AS Alaska
ER4
2:09 PM
EDT
3:13 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5916
AA American
ER4
7:31 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to State College
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 153 mi 0h 51m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

PHL–SCE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 153 miles in approximately 0h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 35 E145, ER4 0h51-1h15 54% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 21 E145, ER4 1h11-1h12 54% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA, AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (56 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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
337
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
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Return
SCE → PHL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

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 0h 51m to 1h 15m.
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 time0h 51m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 52 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
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 approximately 0h 51m to 1h 15m. The route covers 153 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from PHL to SCE. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, MCO, DAL, PBI, TMB, IAD, PIT, ORD and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SCE to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 and Alaska Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to SCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SCE ranges from 0 hours 51 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 153 miles (246 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.