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$264+ 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — MSY
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$641
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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 November 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/51:58 pmSCE - MSY
2 stops8h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/98:00 amMSY - SCE
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/41:58 pmSCE - MSY
2 stops8h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/812:30 pmMSY - SCE
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 11/256:00 amSCE - MSY
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/211:10 amMSY - SCE
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 11/246:45 amSCE - MSY
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/22:29 pmMSY - SCE
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 11/306:00 amSCE - MSY
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/612:30 pmMSY - SCE
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/56:00 amSCE - MSY
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/911:15 amMSY - SCE
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sun 12/145:44 pmSCE - MSY
1 stop20h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/218:05 amMSY - SCE
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$533
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sun 12/287:05 pmSCE - MSY
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/311:36 pmMSY - SCE
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$541

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to New Orleans that are best for you.

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State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Sun 1/18

5:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

2:13 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$264

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Wed 1/14

12:23 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops9h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/20

4:39 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$264

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Fri 12/5

1:58 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops8h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/9

8:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$314

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Sat 2/14

5:30 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/19

8:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$336

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Sat 1/3

3:10 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop5h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

5:00 am-1:49 pm

2 stops7h 49m

$338

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Sat 1/24

2:24 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/27

2:26 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$339

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Tue 11/25

5:37 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$367

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Deals found on 11/18

Compare providers for flights from State College to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on State College-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from State College to New Orleans

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 November 20, 2025.
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
9,028 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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 6h 04m. 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 45% 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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