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$250+ Cheap flights from State College to New Orleans (SCE - MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — MSY
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$274
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$250
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$319
From State College University Park to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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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 August 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:30 pmSCE - MSY
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/96:00 amMSY - SCE
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/312:30 pmSCE - MSY
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:00 amMSY - SCE
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 9/43:10 pmSCE - MSY
1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/92:23 pmMSY - SCE
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 10/1711:59 amSCE - MSY
2 stops6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/216:00 amMSY - SCE
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Thu 9/46:00 amSCE - MSY
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/88:00 amMSY - SCE
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 9/26:00 amSCE - MSY
2 stops11h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/69:40 amMSY - SCE
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$405

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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

Thu 9/4

12:30 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/9

12:15 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$274

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Wed 9/3

12:30 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

$289

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Thu 9/4

3:10 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop5h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/9

2:23 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$354

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Fri 10/17

11:59 am-5:55 pm

2 stops6h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-2:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$394

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Sat 9/13

10:35 am-11:28 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$250

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Sat 9/13

11:30 am-4:34 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$271

State CollegeNew Orleans

SCE - MSY

SCEMSY

State College University Park

Sun 9/14

5:30 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop26h 46m

$413

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Deals found on 8/18

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

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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.

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 August 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
8,928 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from State College to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 50m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1022 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($263), and United Airlines ($286) offers the cheapest pricing from State College to New Orleans. American Airlines is priced at 53% 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

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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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