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 15m. 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 ($304), and American Airlines ($362) offers the cheapest pricing from State College to New Orleans. United Airlines is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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 time of day to fly from SCE to MSY?

When flying from State College to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Average price	$655

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5:40 pm-11:52 pm

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6:30 am-11:00 am

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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12:00 am-1:00 am

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2:42 pm-7:47 pm

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to New Orleans (average of $412). Flying from State College to New Orleans in September is currently the most expensive (average of $3,378). 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

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10,332 reviews

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8.0

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Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,332 reviews

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7.4

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10,332 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,152 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,332 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

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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 15m. 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 ($304), and American Airlines ($362) offers the cheapest pricing from State College to New Orleans. United Airlines is priced at 63% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to New Orleans (average of $412). Flying from State College to New Orleans in September is currently the most expensive (average of $3,378). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$304	Average$636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$362	Average$546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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