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

Flights from State College to Columbia usually depart from State College University Park (SCE) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

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

Connecting flights from State College to Columbia most commonly pass through: • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 83% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 17% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from State College to Columbia. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $328 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $460, a difference of $132. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from State College to Columbia?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from State College to Columbia. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 55m and 4h 41m in total, depending on the connection.

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

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 State College to Columbia 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 $349 to $2,496. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from State College to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $736, which is 80% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h 41m via Philadelphia (PHL).

What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Thrifty • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis

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

Round-trip flights from State College to Columbia typically range from $328 to $659. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349, on American Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from State College to Columbia?

American Airlines ($349) and United Airlines ($449) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from State College to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from State College to Columbia?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) is the most popular layover for the State College to Columbia route. 83% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IAD.

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

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $328. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for State College to Columbia layovers at 2h 36m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

6:23 am - 12:17 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 54m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:40 pm - 10:30 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

3h 50m1 stop Philadelphia

$349American Airlines

Sat, May 1 - Tue, May 4

7:55 pm - 11:42 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 47m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:30 am - 1:15 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

6h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$449United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

6:23 am - 10:19 amSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

27h 56m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:40 pm - 10:30 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

3h 50m1 stop Philadelphia

$587American Airlines

Sat, Apr 3 - Thu, Apr 8

5:33 pm - 9:51 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 18m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:35 pm - 11:26 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

4h 51m1 stop Philadelphia

$609American Airlines

Sat, May 1 - Tue, May 4

7:55 pm - 11:42 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 47m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:30 am - 6:34 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

12h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$673United Airlines

Sat, Apr 3 - Thu, Apr 8

7:40 am - 3:42 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 02m2 stops Philadelphia Charlotte Douglas

6:35 pm - 11:26 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

4h 51m1 stop Philadelphia

$695American Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

5:23 am - 12:17 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 54m2 stops Philadelphia Charlotte Douglas

4:08 pm - 10:30 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

6h 22m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Philadelphia

$835American Airlines

Sat, Apr 3 - Thu, Apr 8

12:51 pm - 9:51 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 00m2 stops Philadelphia Charlotte Douglas

10:46 am - 7:05 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

8h 19m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Philadelphia

$912American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 24

6:00 am - 9:59 amSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 59m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:16 am - 2:13 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

3h 57m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,004United Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28

10:30 am - 2:17 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

3h 47m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:54 pm - 9:50 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

13h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,331United Airlines

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from State College to Columbia?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from State College to Columbia.
How long is a flight from State College to Columbia?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from State College to Columbia. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 55m and 4h 41m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from State College to Columbia?
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 State College to Columbia 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 $349 to $2,496. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from State College to Columbia looking right now?
One-way fares from State College to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $736, which is 80% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from State College to Columbia?
Flights from State College to Columbia usually depart from State College University Park (SCE) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
Which airports do connecting flights from State College to Columbia pass through?
Connecting flights from State College to Columbia most commonly pass through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 17% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from State College to Columbia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from State College to Columbia. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $328 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $460, a difference of $132.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from State College to Columbia?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h 41m via Philadelphia (PHL).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average $328, about $132 less than Thursday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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