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$204+ Cheap flights from State College (SCE) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — ORD
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from State College University Park to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$454

Good round-trip deal

$427 or less

Good one-way deal

$308 or less
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Cheapest flights from State College to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/510:56 amSCE - ORD
Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/67:24 amORD - SCE
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/223:55 pmSCE - ORD
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/269:55 amORD - SCE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$229

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State College

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State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Sat 4/5

10:56 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

7:24 am-10:21 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$209

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Tue 4/22

3:55 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

9:55 am-4:33 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$229

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Wed 3/26

10:20 am-6:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$204

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Tue 5/13

1:43 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$234

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on State College-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on State College-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on State College-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for State College-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from State College to O'Hare Intl

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How far ahead should I book a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from State College to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCE to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from State College to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from State College to Chicago have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    State College University Park (SCE), located 3.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl. 2 airlines have flights from University Park to Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from State College University Park to Chicago O'Hare Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $209. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $229 round trip. United Airlines is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Consider Air New Zealand (63%), Republic Airways (61%) or GoJet (52%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is $250. On average you can expect to pay $879. The most popular route, (State College University Park - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $209.

  • Can I find deals for flights from State College to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on State College to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from State College to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from State College to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from State College to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from State College to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from State College to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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