Flying from London to University Park Airport (SCE): What you need to know
You can select from multiple airports when organising a flight from London to University Park Airport (SCE). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
University Park Airport is located in State College. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to SCE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to SCE with a stopover. To explore the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and SCE include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to University Park Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to SCE flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to University Park Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About University Park Airport (SCE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to University Park Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SCE instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an University Park Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Avis or Budget and explore beyond State College's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to University Park Airport flight.
Getting from University Park Airport (SCE) to central State College
University Park Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central State College. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to University Park Airport (SCE)
Rs325,190 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to University Park Airport. A return flight starts from Rs208,520. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to SCE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to University Park Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on flight tickets from London to SCE.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from London to University Park Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from London to University Park Airport (SCE)
August is the most popular month for flights from London to University Park Airport (SCE). Plan your visit to State College in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a London to SCE flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in State College to range from 13ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to University Park Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about State College
After booking your flight from London to University Park Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring State College:
Beaver stadium and Palmer Museum of Art are a couple of leading attractions to put on your State College itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The State Theatre.
Explore more of the United States
State College will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-east of State College, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 209 kilometres south-east of State College. Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among the biggest draws.
