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) - 92% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 8% 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 18% 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 $398, a difference of $70. 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 4h 04m 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 $369 to $1,482. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $417, which is 13% 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 4h 04m, 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 starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Thrifty • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis

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

Round-trip flights from State College to Columbia range from $323 to $340, with an average of $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from State College to Columbia typically range from $323 to $340. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369, on American Airlines.

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

American Airlines ($369) and United Airlines ($409) 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. 92% 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 47m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

6:30 am - 12:06 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 36m1 stop Philadelphia

5:59 pm - 11:30 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

5h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$369American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 am - 9:47 amSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

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

3:03 pm - 6:59 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

3h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$409United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

3:00 pm - 7:08 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 08m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:54 pm - 11:44 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

3h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$439United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

6:00 am - 9:47 amSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

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

10:23 am - 2:02 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

3h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$469United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 am - 9:47 amSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

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

10:23 am - 2:02 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

3h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$529United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

6:30 am - 12:06 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 36m1 stop Philadelphia

11:03 am - 6:52 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

7h 49m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Philadelphia

$555American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

12:16 pm - 5:33 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 17m1 stop Philadelphia

6:37 pm - 10:23 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

3h 46m1 stop Philadelphia

$577American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1

12:16 pm - 11:19 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 03m2 stops Philadelphia Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:37 pm - 10:23 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

3h 46m1 stop Philadelphia

$593American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1

12:16 pm - 5:33 pmSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 17m1 stop Philadelphia

6:37 pm - 10:23 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

3h 46m1 stop Philadelphia

$599American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

6:00 am - 10:33 amSCE State College University Park-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 33m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:59 pm - 11:30 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-SCE State College University Park

5h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

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How much is a round-trip flight from State College to Columbia? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from State College to Columbia departing in october.

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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 4h 04m 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a State College to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from State College to Columbia range from $323 to $340, with an average of $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.
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 $369 to $1,482. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $417, which is 13% 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 starting from around $27 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) - 92% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 8% 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 18% 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 $398, a difference of $70.

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 4h 04m, 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 $70 less than Thursday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your State College to Columbia trip for November. Fares historically average $248 round-trip in that month - typically $411 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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