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

Flights from State College to Los Angeles usually depart from State College University Park (SCE) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

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

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

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

One-stop flights from State College to Los Angeles most commonly connect through: • Philadelphia (PHL) - 46% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 43% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 10% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 1% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from State College to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $448 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,030, a difference of $582. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from State College to Los Angeles?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from State College to Los Angeles. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 46m and 8h 41m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from State College to Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles 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 $399 to $2,316. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from State College to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $574, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 46m, compared with 7h 55m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 23m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between State College and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind State College (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include: • Ace • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo • Dollar

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

Round-trip flights from State College to Los Angeles range from $429 to $618, with an average of $528 over the past 12 months. Anything below $429 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from State College to Los Angeles typically range from $429 to $618. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from State College to Los Angeles. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 95% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from State College to Los Angeles?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from State College to Los Angeles at $378 round-trip. •November ($1,088) and April ($1,030) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 187% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from State College to Los Angeles?

American Airlines ($399) and United Airlines ($399) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from State College to Los Angeles according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Philadelphia (PHL) is the most popular layover for the State College to Los Angeles route. 46% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PHL.

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

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $515. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for State College to Los Angeles layovers at 4h 37m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25

6:00 am - 11:19 amSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

8h 19m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:43 pm - 9:45 amLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

8h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 27

8:08 pm - 1:10 amSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

8h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:50 pm - 10:00 amLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

8h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:30 am - 1:42 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

10h 12m1 stop Philadelphia

1:35 pm - 11:44 pmLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

7h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$399American Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 30

6:00 am - 11:24 amSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

8h 24m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11:59 pm - 9:48 amLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Sat, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 26

5:55 pm - 10:59 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

8h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:50 pm - 10:00 amLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

8h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 21

2:50 pm - 8:49 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

8h 59m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11:14 pm - 9:52 amLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

7h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$399United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 13

5:06 pm - 10:46 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

8h 40m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:25 am - 11:44 pmLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

9h 19m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$401American Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16

3:07 pm - 9:53 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

9h 46m1 stop Philadelphia

11:25 am - 11:24 pmLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

8h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$409American Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25

7:30 am - 5:48 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

13h 18m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

9:41 am - 10:32 pmLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

9h 51m1 stop Philadelphia

$508American Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16

3:07 pm - 9:53 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

9h 46m1 stop Philadelphia

6:08 am - 6:54 pmLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

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Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12

2:28 pm - 9:59 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

10h 31m2 stops Philadelphia Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

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7h 28m1 stop Philadelphia

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Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10

8:13 pm - 12:59 amSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

7h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11:17 pm - 9:52 amLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

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$741United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

7:30 am - 1:35 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

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9:52 am - 4:50 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

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7h 16m1 stop Philadelphia

$741American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

8:13 pm - 12:59 amSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

7h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11:47 pm - 9:52 amLAX Los Angeles-SCE State College University Park

7h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$749United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12

7:30 am - 1:35 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

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Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12

8:13 pm - 12:59 amSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

7h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12

9:52 am - 6:39 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

11h 47m2 stops Philadelphia Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

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1:49 pm - 6:27 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

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1:49 pm - 6:27 pmSCE State College University Park-LAX Los Angeles

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Price, demand and travel trends for State College to Los Angeles flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from State College to Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from State College to Los Angeles?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from State College to Los Angeles. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 95% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from State College to Los Angeles? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from State College to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •August is the cheapest month to fly from State College to Los Angeles at $378 round-trip.
•November ($1,088) and April ($1,030) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 187% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from State College to Los Angeles?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from State College to Los Angeles.
How long is a flight from State College to Los Angeles?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from State College to Los Angeles. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 46m and 8h 41m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from State College to Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles flight?
Round-trip flights from State College to Los Angeles range from $429 to $618, with an average of $528 over the past 12 months. Anything below $429 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from State College to Los Angeles 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 $399 to $2,316. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from State College to Los Angeles looking right now?
One-way fares from State College to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $574, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar
Which airports can I use when flying from State College to Los Angeles?
Flights from State College to Los Angeles usually depart from State College University Park (SCE) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).
Which airports do connecting flights from State College to Los Angeles pass through?
One-stop flights from State College to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Philadelphia (PHL) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from State College to Los Angeles?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from State College to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $448 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,030, a difference of $582.

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 Los Angeles?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 46m, compared with 7h 55m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 23m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between State College and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind State College (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?
Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $448, about $582 less than Monday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your State College to Los Angeles trip for August. Fares historically average $378 round-trip in that month - typically $710 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.

• Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
• Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
• Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

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