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

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153 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 23s ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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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 6 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 39m EJAUA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 11m EJANZUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~3h 51m AAASBA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Philadelphia flights
CMH Columbus ~4h 3m AAASBA Columbus (CMH) to Philadelphia flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 8m AADLEI Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia flights
MKE Milwaukee ~6h 19m AADL Milwaukee (MKE) to Philadelphia flights
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State College to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 153 mi 1h 6m nonstop

SCE–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 153 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 21 E145, ER4 1h06-1h07 Oneworld AS, QR
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA, AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
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, SCE to PHL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCE to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
199
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
SCE → PHL
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
PHL → SCE
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

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 4 1
Weekly flights 28 42
Flight time 1h 6m 0h 47m 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 6m gate to gate.
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 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 153 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SCE to PHL: 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 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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SCE to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCE to PHL is about 1 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 153 miles (246 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 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 Harrisburg (MDT), Hagerstown (HGR) and Latrobe (LBE).