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

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928 mi airlines charter/private
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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 8 hubs
IAD Dulles 4h 34m EJAUA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 45m EJANZUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 4m AAAS AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa flights
CMH Columbus ~4h 41m WN Columbus (CMH) to Tampa flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~4h 50m MXWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Tampa flights
AEX Alexandria ~5h 35m ZW Alexandria (AEX) to Tampa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 42m DLSYVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa flights
MKE Milwaukee ~6h 47m WN Milwaukee (MKE) to Tampa flights
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State College to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
928 mi 2h 7m nonstop

SCE–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SCE to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
212
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 → TPA
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
TPA → SCE
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 928 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and Philadelphia.
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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 is about 2 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 928 miles (1,494 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.