State College to Tampa (SCE–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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State College to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 928 mi 2h 7m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SCE and TPA, connecting options are available through 13 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCE to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
250
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in State College, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
928 mi / 1,494 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

SCE–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the State College to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance928 mi / 1,494 km
Flight time2h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: SCE
IATA / ICAOSCE / KUNV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,239 ft / 378 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCE to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from State College Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 2h 7m. The route covers 928 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SCE to TPA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCO, CMH, PIT, IND, MDW, MSP, MKE, OMA, ICT, VNY, IAD, ORD and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 TPA

State College Regional Airport (SCE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SCE to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCE to TPA ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 928 miles (1,494 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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