Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to State College?

Flights from Minneapolis to State College usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at State College University Park (SCE).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to State College?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Minneapolis to State College.

Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to State College pass through?

Connecting flights from Minneapolis to State College most commonly pass through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 71% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 29% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to State College?

On the Minneapolis to State College route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 36%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $340 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $524: a $184 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Minneapolis to State College?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Minneapolis to State College. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 10m and 5h 45m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis to State College?

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.

Have flight prices from Minneapolis to State College changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $369 to $1,560. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Minneapolis to State College looking right now?

One-way fares from Minneapolis to State College are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $412, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Minneapolis to State College?

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 10m, compared with 5h 45m via Philadelphia (PHL).

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and State College?

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

What car rental options are available at State College University Park Airport (SCE)?

State College University Park Airport (SCE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Budget • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Minneapolis to State College flight?

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to State College range from $368 to $653, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Minneapolis to State College?

United Airlines ($369) and American Airlines ($552) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to State College according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Minneapolis to State College?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Minneapolis to State College route. 71% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Minneapolis to State College?

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $387. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Minneapolis to State College which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Minneapolis to State College layovers at 195 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

8:04 am - 1:14 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

4h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 pm - 9:33 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$369United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 am - 1:14 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

6h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:42 pm - 9:33 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 51m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$374United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 am - 2:02 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

7h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 12:14 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 14m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 4

6:00 am - 1:14 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

6h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 10:23 amSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 23m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$400United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 2:02 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

7h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:50 am - 2:23 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$401United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 4

6:00 am - 2:02 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

7h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 10:23 amSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 23m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$405United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 2:02 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

7h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 12:14 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 14m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$406United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

8:04 am - 1:14 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

4h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 pm - 9:33 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$424United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 15

6:01 am - 2:03 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

7h 02m1 stop Philadelphia

6:00 am - 1:07 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$552American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

6:01 am - 2:03 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

7h 02m1 stop Philadelphia

2:28 pm - 9:07 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 39m1 stop Philadelphia

$552American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Minneapolis to State College

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

11:30 am - 5:13 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:56 pm - 8:02 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

8:00 am - 1:18 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

4h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 2:23 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

9h 23m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$404United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

6:00 am - 2:02 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

7h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 12:14 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 14m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$409United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

9:45 am - 5:13 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

6h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:41 am - 10:24 amSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$867United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

3:21 pm - 8:53 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

4h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 am - 8:05 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

10h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$872United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

1:16 pm - 8:53 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

6h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:40 am - 10:20 amSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$942United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

1:16 pm - 11:44 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

9h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:30 am - 8:05 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

10h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$943United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

8:00 am - 6:59 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

9h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10:50 am - 3:53 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$947United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

8:00 am - 6:59 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SCE State College University Park

9h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10:30 am - 5:59 pmSCE State College University Park-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 29m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$952United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to State College flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to State College?

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to State College start at $369. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $368 to $653. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to State College?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to State College, it is 23% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 20% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to State College?
Flights from Minneapolis to State College usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at State College University Park (SCE).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to State College?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Minneapolis to State College.
Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to State College pass through?
Connecting flights from Minneapolis to State College most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 29% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to State College?
On the Minneapolis to State College route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 36%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $340 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $524: a $184 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Minneapolis to State College?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Minneapolis to State College. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 10m and 5h 45m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis to State College?
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.
Have flight prices from Minneapolis to State College changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $369 to $1,560. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Minneapolis to State College looking right now?
One-way fares from Minneapolis to State College are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $412, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Minneapolis to State College?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 10m, compared with 5h 45m via Philadelphia (PHL).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and State College?
State College is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at State College University Park Airport (SCE)?
State College University Park Airport (SCE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a Minneapolis to State College flight?
Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to State College range from $368 to $653, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $340 - about $184 less than Tuesday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to State College trip for September. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $1,224 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to State College University Park Airport.
- The Penn Stater Hotel And Conference Center

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