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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madison to State College:

• Economy Class
• First Class

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Madison to State College. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 13m and 5h 13m in total, depending on the connection.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Madison to State College range from $458 to $1,095, with an average of $739 over the past 12 months. Anything below $458 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $467 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $739 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$40 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $3,118. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Madison to State College are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,145, which is 101% above the typical average for this route.

State College University Park Airport (SCE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $96 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Hertz

Flights from Madison to State College usually depart from Madison Truax Field (MSN) and arrive at State College University Park (SCE).

Connecting flights from Madison to State College most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 69% on flights from Madison to State College. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $347 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,095, a difference of $748.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 5h 13m via Philadelphia (PHL).

State College is 1 hour ahead of Madison (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Madison to State College flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.