How to find cheap flights to University Park Airport (SCE)
At the moment, C$445 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to University Park Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to SCE for C$2,385.
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To get cheap tickets to State College, where University Park Airport is located, book three months before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to State College. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Search for plane tickets to University Park Airport that come with a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can help you save. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to State College
You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to State College in August.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SCE.
Fly to State College in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SCE, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
February is the least busy time of year to visit if you want a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to State College then.
With averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF), July is when State College is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from -11ºC (12ºF) to 4ºC (39ºF), January sees the lowest temperatures.
Hoping for clearer skies? October is the driest month in State College, averaging six days of rain.
Expect more rain if you're visiting during May, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Travelling to University Park Airport (SCE): What you need to know
Travel to State College in one go with United. American Airlines also has direct flights to University Park Airport.
If you want to fly with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your SCE plane ticket with American Airlines. Up to 76% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled.
When you hop off the plane at SCE, you'll be in the UTC-4 timezone.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to SCE. Choose any of these stays close to University Park Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Hit the ground running when you collect a car rental in SCE. Line up your ride with Alamo, Avis or Budget and discover the lesser-explored corners of State College and beyond.
University Park Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This percentage shows how often flights from SCE complete their journey without delays.
Getting to central State College from University Park Airport (SCE)
The distance from SCE to central State College is about 10 kilometres.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to SCE, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
If you want to stay close to all the action in State College, drop your bags at one of these top options:
State College highlights
Put these leading attractions on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to State College:
Beaver stadium: Around 2 kilometres north-east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Rose and Fragrance Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 2 kilometres north-west of the centre. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of State College.
The State Theatre: This will also make the highlight reel of your vacation. A top landmark, it's around 0.16 kilometres west of the centre of State College.
How to get to Altoona from University Park Airport (SCE)
Heading straight for Altoona? From SCE, it'll take around 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 72 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from University Park Airport (SCE) to Williamsport
Williamsport is about 80 kilometres from University Park Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Going there by car takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more to see and do in the United States, starting with Philadelphia. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are must-sees in this city, which is around 241 kilometres south-east of State College. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the major airport in Philadelphia.
Baltimore is another popular destination in the United States and is roughly 209 kilometres south-east of State College. Set your sights on top attractions like Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
Make room for new experiences in Washington DC, which is roughly 225 kilometres south of State College. Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House are reasons to visit. You can get here by flying to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
