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

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✈ Nonstop
AA5230
AA American
CR9
6:05 AM
EDT
7:10 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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
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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
Prices
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
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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
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AA5657
AA American
CR9
7:31 PM
EDT
8:38 PM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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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
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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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
Prices
AS4035cs
AS Alaska
E145
10:15 PM
EDT TF
11:26 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4400cs
AS Alaska
ER4
10:25 PM
EDT TF
11:40 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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State College to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 46 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 153 mi 1h 5m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

SCE–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 153 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SCE–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR 39 CR9, ER4 1h05-1h08 Oneworld AS, QR
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
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, SCE to PHL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCE to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
227
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 Philadelphia from State College

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SCE→PHL MDT→PHL HGR→PHL
Distance from SCE 73 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 46 81
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 58m 0h 26m
Airports within 200 miles of SCE with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in State College, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
153 mi / 246 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 8m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

SCE–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the State College to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance153 mi / 246 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights46 out / 60 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: SCE
IATA / ICAOSCE / KUNV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,239 ft / 378 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCE to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 8m. The route covers 153 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from SCE to PHL. The return direction has about 60 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, CMH, IND, MDW, MCO, MSP, TPA, MKE, OMA, VNY, SJC, IAD and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SCE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDT, HGR and LBE. 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 SCE to PHL

State College Regional Airport (SCE) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SCE to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCE to PHL ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 153 miles (246 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Harrisburg (MDT), Hagerstown (HGR) and Latrobe (LBE).