The best US cities to visit from State College
Nonstop from State College: Chicago (United · 2h 05m). One stop via Charlotte: New York; via Philadelphia: Boston; via Dulles: Los Angeles; via Chicago: Las Vegas and Honolulu.
Axel's pick: Chicago, nonstop on United and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $321.
City trips from State College to the best places to visit in the US, each with what to see and the cheapest round trip we've seen recently.
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The cheapest matching round trip we’ve seen recently for each destination.
Cheapest right now: Boston $303 · Chicago $321 · Los Angeles $378
Flights for your trip
Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Total price | Price issued (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 · one way | American Airlines | AA5889 + AA1727 | $210.00 | 2026-10-29T01:14:23Z |
| 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | American Airlines | AA5889 + AA1727 / AA2634 + AA5851 | $390.00 | 2026-10-29T01:14:23Z |
| 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | American Airlines | AA5889 + AA1727 / AA2634 + AA5851 | $438.75 | 2026-10-29T01:14:23Z |
2026-11-20 · one way · $210.00
- American Airlines AA5889 / AA1727: SCE 2026-11-20 16:22:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 22:29:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 367 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA5889: SCE 2026-11-20 16:22:00 → CLT 2026-11-20 18:20:00; layover at CLT: 129 minutes.
- AA1727: CLT 2026-11-20 20:29:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 22:29:00.
2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $390.00
- American Airlines AA5889 / AA1727: SCE 2026-11-20 16:22:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 22:29:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 367 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA5889: SCE 2026-11-20 16:22:00 → CLT 2026-11-20 18:20:00; layover at CLT: 129 minutes.
- AA1727: CLT 2026-11-20 20:29:00 → JFK 2026-11-20 22:29:00.
- American Airlines AA2634 / AA5851: JFK 2026-11-23 17:20:00 → SCE 2026-11-23 23:25:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 365 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA2634: JFK 2026-11-23 17:20:00 → CLT 2026-11-23 19:30:00; layover at CLT: 130 minutes.
- AA5851: CLT 2026-11-23 21:40:00 → SCE 2026-11-23 23:25:00.
2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $438.75
- American Airlines AA5889 / AA1727: SCE 2026-11-27 16:22:00 → JFK 2026-11-27 22:29:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 367 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA5889: SCE 2026-11-27 16:22:00 → CLT 2026-11-27 18:20:00; layover at CLT: 129 minutes.
- AA1727: CLT 2026-11-27 20:29:00 → JFK 2026-11-27 22:29:00.
- American Airlines AA2634 / AA5851: JFK 2026-12-04 17:20:00 → SCE 2026-12-04 23:25:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 365 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA2634: JFK 2026-12-04 17:20:00 → CLT 2026-12-04 19:30:00; layover at CLT: 130 minutes.
- AA5851: CLT 2026-12-04 21:40:00 → SCE 2026-12-04 23:25:00.
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Fares observed October 28 – 29, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.
Where to go from State College
Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (JFK) | Central Park, Broadway, the Met and the High Line, plus Brooklyn's food and bars | 1 stop via Charlotte | $566 (airline $596) | Nov 11–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Chicago (ORD) | Chicago's river architecture cruises, the Art Institute and deep-dish pizza | Nonstop · United · 2h 05m | $321 (airline $339) | Dec 8–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Boston (BOS) | The Freedom Trail, Fenway Park and the North End's Italian bakeries | 1 stop via Philadelphia | $303 (airline $319) | Dec 3–6, 2026 | Check prices |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, the Getty and the beach at Santa Monica | 1 stop via Dulles | $378 (airline $399) | Dec 8–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | The Strip's shows and restaurants, with Red Rock Canyon a short drive west | 1 stop via Chicago | $378 (airline $399) | Jan 23–26, 2027 | Check prices |
| Oahu / Honolulu (HNL) | Waikiki, Pearl Harbor's memorials and the hike up Diamond Head | 1 stop via Chicago | $777 (airline $821) | Jan 16–23, 2027 | Check prices |
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About these places
Facts checked October 7, 2026. Sources: Smithsonian Institution (Wikipedia): free admission · Saint Louis Zoo: visit
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