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Flights from State College to Columbia

There are no direct flights from State College to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 5h 30m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 30m
SCECOUORD

State College to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey5h 30mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from State College to Columbia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SCE Chicago (ORD) COU
Leg 1: SkyWest, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sun18:00 SCE18:33 ORD2h 57m connection21:30 ORD22:30 COUGoJet Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 30m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,246 km774 miles
Journey time
5h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hColumbia vs State College
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
SCE → COU

Flights from State College to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from State College to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from State College to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,246 km.
Where do you change planes between State College and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve State College and Columbia?
State College: State College Regional Airport (SCE). Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
What is the time difference between State College and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour behind State College.

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