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Overview: State College, PA to Washington, DC flight

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Flights from State College, PA to Washington, DC depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $225 (€183) but you can travel from only $51 (€42) by bus.

There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 137 miles (222 km) distance in 59m. November is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $51 (€42)
Distance
137 miles (222 km)
Average flight duration
1h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
$225 (€183)
Flights per day
34
Direct flights
3
Fastest flight
59m
Cheapest month
November
First flight
6:00 AM
Last flight
11:55 PM
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $51 (€42)

The cheapest and fastest flights from State College, PA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Apr 04

Cheapest price

$407

Average price

$905

Fastest journey

1 h 1 m

Average duration

2 h 47 m

Flights per day

62

Distance

222 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from State College, PA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from State College, PA to Washington, DC will cost around $905 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $407.

Fast flights

Of the 62 flights that leave State College, PA for Washington, DC onSat, Apr 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Apr 04 the direct flights cover the 222 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .

On Sat, Apr 04 the longest flights will take 5 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • piedmont airlinesAA6033+psa airlinesAA5312
    10:01 AM5h58
    University Park Airport
    3:59 PMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $4071One-way
    1 transfer
  • piedmont airlinesAA6034+psa airlinesAA5244
    2:09 PM5h35
    University Park Airport
    7:44 PMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $4071One-way
    1 transfer
  • piedmont airlinesAA6034+American AirlinesAA1645 · AA1372
    2:09 PM9h50
    University Park Airport
    11:59 PMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $4141One-way
    2 transfers
  • piedmont airlinesAA6033+American AirlinesAA3208 · AA2654
    10:01 AM10h29
    University Park Airport
    8:30 PMDulles International Airport
    $4141One-way
    2 transfers
  • piedmont airlinesAA5865+American AirlinesAA3044+Republic AirlinesAA4794
    6:00 AM9h48
    University Park Airport
    3:48 PMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $4141One-way
    2 transfers

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Compare bus, train, and flight for State College, PA to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from State College, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $225.

Distance: 137 miles (222 km)

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$456

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$162

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4h 51m

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6h 36m

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Live departures

State College, PA to Washington, DC flight times

The table below shows live departures for State College, PA to Washington, DC flights for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
unitedUA4511 · UA21609:45 PM University Park Airport
5h03
2:48 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4581 · UA167211:41 PM University Park Airport
13h58
1:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA497511:50 PM University Park Airport
1h01
12:51 AM Dulles International Airport0 transfersDirect
Saturday, April 4
piedmont_airlinesAA5865 · AA5986+psa_airlinesAA515010:00 AM University Park Airport
8h15
6:15 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+american_airlinesAA3044+republic_airlinesAA479410:00 AM University Park Airport
9h48
7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+psa_airlinesAA5558 · AA560210:00 AM University Park Airport
7h07
5:07 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+american_airlinesAA2498 · AA156410:00 AM University Park Airport
7h59
5:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+american_airlinesAA2498+psa_airlinesAA554310:00 AM University Park Airport
7h32
5:32 PM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+psa_airlinesAA5215 · AA523710:00 AM University Park Airport
7h59
5:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
unitedUA435910:00 AM University Park Airport
1h01
11:01 AM Dulles International Airport0 transfersDirect
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+psa_airlinesAA5062 · AA503310:00 AM University Park Airport
8h13
6:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+psa_airlinesAA531210:00 AM University Park Airport
9h59
7:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+republic_airlinesAA4481+american_airlinesAA214810:00 AM University Park Airport
7h14
5:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+republic_airlinesAA4561+american_airlinesAA214810:00 AM University Park Airport
7h14
5:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+american_airlinesAA2970 · AA216610:00 AM University Park Airport
8h41
6:41 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865 · AA5799+psa_airlinesAA516210:00 AM University Park Airport
6h00
4:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+republic_airlinesAA4561 · AA479410:00 AM University Park Airport
9h48
7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865 · AA6073+republic_airlinesAA470010:00 AM University Park Airport
7h33
5:33 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+republic_airlinesAA4572 · AA448810:00 AM University Park Airport
7h05
5:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5865+republic_airlinesAA4481 · AA479410:00 AM University Park Airport
9h48
7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
unitedUA6009 · UA266810:30 AM University Park Airport
7h44
6:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6009 · UA131410:30 AM University Park Airport
10h34
9:04 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6009 · UA29310:30 AM University Park Airport
9h33
8:03 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6009 · UA136910:30 AM University Park Airport
14h36
1:06 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6009 · UA227710:30 AM University Park Airport
5h18
3:48 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6009 · UA243710:30 AM University Park Airport
12h53
11:23 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6009 · UA211310:30 AM University Park Airport
14h54
1:24 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6009 · UA58710:30 AM University Park Airport
10h58
9:28 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6009 · UA237010:30 AM University Park Airport
11h03
9:33 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6009 · UA233310:30 AM University Park Airport
7h32
6:02 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA6009 · UA222310:30 AM University Park Airport
14h34
1:04 AM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4536 · UA233312:00 PM University Park Airport
6h02
6:02 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4536 · UA237012:00 PM University Park Airport
9h33
9:33 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4536 · UA243712:00 PM University Park Airport
11h23
11:23 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4536 · UA211312:00 PM University Park Airport
13h24
1:24 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4536 · UA29312:00 PM University Park Airport
8h03
8:03 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4536 · UA136912:00 PM University Park Airport
13h06
1:06 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4536 · UA266812:00 PM University Park Airport
6h14
6:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4536 · UA222312:00 PM University Park Airport
13h04
1:04 AM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4536 · UA58712:00 PM University Park Airport
9h28
9:28 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4536 · UA131412:00 PM University Park Airport
9h04
9:04 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
piedmont_airlinesAA6033+american_airlinesAA3208 · AA26542:01 PM University Park Airport
10h29
12:30 AM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA6033+american_airlinesAA1587 · AA5232:01 PM University Park Airport
8h54
10:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA6033+psa_airlinesAA53122:01 PM University Park Airport
5h58
7:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
piedmont_airlinesAA6033+american_airlinesAA3208 · AA17752:01 PM University Park Airport
9h43
11:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA6033+psa_airlinesAA52442:01 PM University Park Airport
9h43
11:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA48342:40 PM University Park Airport
1h01
3:41 PM Dulles International Airport0 transfersDirect
unitedUA4566 · UA22235:50 PM University Park Airport
7h14
1:04 AM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4566 · UA24375:50 PM University Park Airport
5h33
11:23 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4566 · UA21135:50 PM University Park Airport
7h34
1:24 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4566 · UA13695:50 PM University Park Airport
7h16
1:06 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
piedmont_airlinesAA6034+american_airlinesAA1645 · AA13726:09 PM University Park Airport
9h50
3:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA6034+american_airlinesAA1749+republic_airlinesAA44306:09 PM University Park Airport
8h50
2:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA6034+psa_airlinesAA52446:09 PM University Park Airport
5h35
11:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
piedmont_airlinesAA6034+american_airlinesAA1929 · AA13726:09 PM University Park Airport
9h50
3:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport2 transfers
unitedUA49386:50 PM University Park Airport
1h01
7:51 PM Dulles International Airport0 transfersDirect

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FAQs: State College, PA to Washington, DC Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from State College, PA to Washington, DC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Cheap plane tickets from State College, PA to Washington, DC can start from as little as $225 (€183) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for State College, PA to Washington, DC is $456 (€371) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from State College, PA to Washington, DC is 59m to travel the 137 miles (222 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from State College, PA to Washington, DC leaves at 6:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from State College, PA to Washington, DC leaves at 11:55 PM.
The cheapest month for a flight from State College, PA to Washington, DC is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between State College, PA and Washington, DC including taking a bus, train, and flight.
Since neither State College, PA nor Washington, DC are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between State College, PA and Washington, DC.
The best events to attend in Washington, DC include:
  • National Cherry Blossom Festival, a celebration of the blooming cherry blossom trees with parades and cultural events
  • Independence Day Celebration, fireworks and festivities at the National Mall to commemorate the nation's independence
  • Smithsonian Folklife Festival, a showcase of cultural traditions from around the world held on the National Mall
  • DC Jazz Festival, an annual event featuring performances by renowned jazz musicians at various venues across the city.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Washington, DC are:
  • The National Mall, a historic and iconic open-area national park featuring monuments and museums
  • The White House, the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States
  • The United States Capitol, the home of the United States Congress and a symbol of the American people and government
  • The Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums and research institutions offering diverse exhibits and educational programs
  • The Lincoln Memorial, a monument honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, known for its impressive architecture and historical significance.
The best holidays to experience in Washington, DC include:
  • Memorial Day, marks the unofficial start of summer with parades and remembrance ceremonies
  • Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for enjoying the city's parks and outdoor activities
  • Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and exploring seasonal markets
  • Winter Holidays, festive decorations and holiday spirit throughout the city.
The best things to do in Washington, DC include:
  • Discover the National Gallery of Art, featuring an extensive collection of European and American art from the Middle Ages to the present
  • Stroll through Georgetown, a historic neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets, upscale shops, and vibrant dining scene
  • Visit the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, offering a vast collection of books, recordings, and exhibits
  • Explore the vibrant Eastern Market, a historic public market offering fresh food, local arts, and crafts
  • Enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center, a premier venue for the performing arts, featuring theater, dance, and music.
The best season to visit Washington, DC is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Washington, DC is during April-June or September-November.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from State College, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Washington, DC, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas like the National Mall and Metro stations. Common scams include overpriced taxi rides and unofficial tour operators. It's advisable to use licensed transportation services and stay aware of surroundings, particularly at night or in less busy neighborhoods.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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The major airport for departures in State College is University Park Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at University Park Airport for your trip from State College to Washington.
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