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

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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 1h ago
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✈ Nonstop
AA5859+1
AA American
ER4
9:50 AM
EDT TF
11:05 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4137cs
AS Alaska
ER4
9:50 AM
EDT TF
11:05 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA5920
AA American
ER4
10:40 AM
EDT TF
11:54 AM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA5918
AA American
ER4
5:45 PM
EDT TF
6:57 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA5657
AA American
CR9
5:50 PM
EDT TF
6:58 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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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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AA5229
AA American
CR9
10:15 PM
EDT TF
11:21 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5934+2
AA American
ER4
10:15 PM
EDT TF
11:26 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AS4035cs
AS Alaska
E145
10:15 PM
EDT TF
11:26 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AS4400cs
AS Alaska
ER4
10:25 PM
EDT TF
11:40 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA5230
AA American
CR9
6:05 AM
EDT
7:10 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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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AA5859+1
AA American
ER4
11:32 AM
EDT
12:38 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5920
AA American
ER4
12:20 PM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AS4137+1
AS Alaska
ER4
12:20 PM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5918
AA American
ER4
7:24 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5916
AA American
ER4
7:31 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5657
AA American
CR9
7:31 PM
EDT
8:38 PM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Philadelphia to State College
1 carrier, 60 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 60 Flights/wk 153 mi 1h 6m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

PHL–SCE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 153 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 20 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 Also: AS 39 CR9, ER4 1h06-1h15 100% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (39 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
10
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
243
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.

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 60
Flight time 1h 6m 0h 38m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 100%
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 6m 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 time1h 6m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights60 out / 46 return
1-stop connections20 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 1h 6m to 1h 15m. The route covers 153 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 60 nonstop flights per week from PHL to SCE. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EWR, MDT, JFK, PIT, CMH, BOS, CHS, BNA, MKE, DAL, TMB, MSP, MCO, PBI, AUS, LAS, SJC, SAN, IAD and ORD. 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.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and MDT. 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 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to SCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SCE ranges from 1 hours 6 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 153 miles (246 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via EWR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Harrisburg (MDT).