Flying from State College Airport (SCE) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
State College and Fort Lauderdale are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SCE to FLL flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from State College Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SCE and FLL:
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from State College Airport (SCE) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Currently, 265 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way State College Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 269 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SCE to FLL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from State College Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SCE to FLL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from State College Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about State College Airport (SCE)
72% of flights leaving from State College Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central State College to State College Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from State College Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SCE:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a State College Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Explore without limits with a Fort Lauderdale International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and experience more of Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Fort Lauderdale International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from State College Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Fort Lauderdale. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from State College Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SCE to FLL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No trip is complete without dropping by Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.