Travelling from New York to University Park Airport (SCE): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of New York's main airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to University Park Airport (SCE) taking off from either of these bases.
Take a direct flight from New York to University Park Airport and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 21 minutes.
New York and State College (where University Park Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to University Park Airport (SCE) is the most popular route. There are 1 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with United at 21:10. Go for the first EWR to SCE departure with United at 09:25 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from New York to SCE.
If you're going away during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like spring break and summer.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can take a direct flight from New York to University Park Airport (SCE) departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
United is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from New York to University Park Airport leaving from EWR.
The distance from central New York to EWR is about 24 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Newark Liberty International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to University Park Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers direct flights from New York to University Park Airport (SCE).
Get on your direct flight from New York to SCE with United. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of JFK.
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 48 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from New York to SCE? Check in to a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About University Park Airport (SCE)
Consider booking a hotel near SCE if you're catching a late flight from New York to University Park Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from University Park Airport (SCE) to central State College
University Park Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of State College. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to University Park Airport (SCE)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from New York to University Park Airport is $318. The cheapest price for a return flight is $319. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score flight tickets from New York to SCE if you book 8 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route are usually at their lowest.
To snag the best deal on your tickets from New York to University Park Airport, plan your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when prices fall. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from New York to SCE.
Personalise your trip using filters. Adjust the number of stops, duration, and departure and arrival times to find the ideal flight from New York to University Park Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from New York to University Park Airport (SCE)
August is the most popular month for flights from New York to University Park Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit State College in February when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for State College. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from New York to SCE during then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between -11ºC and 4ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from New York to University Park Airport.
More about State College
Once you've booked your flight from New York to University Park Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring State College:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Palmer Museum of Art, The Arboretum at Penn State and The State Theatre are highlights which should feature on any good State College itinerary.
Complete your State College trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from New York to University Park Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in State College. Browse the offers and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.
