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$279+ Cheap flights from State College to New Orleans (SCE - MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — MSY
Mar 18 — Mar 251
Wed 3/18
Wed 3/25
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Cheap flight deals from State College to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from State College to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 16, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/186:00 am
SCE
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MSY
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Thu 4/232:26 pm
MSY
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SCE
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Fri 4/32:09 pm
SCE
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MSY
2 stops10h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 4/66:00 am
MSY
-
SCE
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Tue 7/145:30 pm
SCE
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MSY
1 stop5h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 7/182:20 pm
MSY
-
SCE
2 stops8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Thu 4/167:31 pm
SCE
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MSY
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2111:45 am
MSY
-
SCE
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 3/1810:01 am
SCE
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MSY
2 stops8h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 3/256:00 am
MSY
-
SCE
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 3/1810:41 am
SCE
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MSY
2 stops10h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 3/255:00 am
MSY
-
SCE
2 stops8h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$400

Find flight deals from State College to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 16, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$525
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Customize your flight search to find flights from State College to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
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State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Sat 4/18

6:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

2:26 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$279

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Sat 4/18

7:31 pm-12:11 am

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/23

11:24 am-7:05 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$279

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Tue 7/14

5:30 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/18

5:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 45m

$279

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Fri 4/3

2:09 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/6

6:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$284

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Wed 3/18

10:01 am-5:52 pm

2 stops8h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$368

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Wed 3/18

10:41 am-7:47 pm

2 stops10h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/25

5:00 am-2:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$400

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Thu 4/16

7:31 pm-12:11 am

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

7:07 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$425

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Sat 2/28

5:37 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/4

8:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$499

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Fri 5/15

1:55 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops10h 34m

$326

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Deals found on 2/14

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from State College to New Orleans in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on State College-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on State College-New Orleans 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-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from State College to New Orleans

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to New Orleans?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to New Orleans (average of $236). Flying from State College to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated February 16, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from State College to New Orleans to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,294 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from State College to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from State College to New Orleans in 5h 40m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1022 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to New Orleans round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($258), and American Airlines ($304) offers the cheapest pricing from State College to New Orleans. United Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from State College to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on State College to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from State College to New Orleans?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from State College to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to New Orleans (average of $236). Flying from State College to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from State College to New Orleans. 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 February 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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