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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($259), and United Airlines ($289) offers the cheapest pricing from State College to New Orleans. American Airlines is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State College to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State College to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from State College to New Orleans?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 131% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from State College to New Orleans?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to New Orleans from State College average $583. You can even find prices in May for less than $583, as users have found deals to New Orleans from as low as $256. The month of November appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to New Orleans from State College. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 95%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCE to MSY?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from State College to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

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Popular in	November
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Average price	$458

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Fri 8/14:53 pmSCE - MSY

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Thu 8/77:04 amMSY - SCE

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Fri 8/14:53 pmSCE - MSY

1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/77:04 amMSY - SCE

1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$259

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1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

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Thu 7/176:00 amSCE - MSY

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Mon 7/2112:42 pmMSY - SCE

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$289

Fri 8/14:53 pmSCE - MSY

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1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from State College to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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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

8,861 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines

7.4

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United Airlines

7.4

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8,861 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to New Orleans round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($259), and United Airlines ($289) offers the cheapest pricing from State College to New Orleans. American Airlines is priced at 55% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from State College to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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

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American Airlines	Cheapest$263	Average$468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$646	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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