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C$ 75 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to New Orleans

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Cheap Flights from Detroit to New Orleans (DTW-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans

Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
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4:59 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.DTW-MSY
2h 31mdirect
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7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.MSY-DTW
2h 30mdirect
C$ 158Spirit Airlines
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Fri, 7 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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4:59 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.DTW-MSY
2h 31mdirect
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7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.MSY-DTW
2h 30mdirect
C$ 161Spirit Airlines
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Fri, 7 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:59 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.DTW-MSY
2h 31mdirect
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4:17 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.MSY-DTW
14h 43m1 stop
C$ 177Spirit Airlines
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Fri, 26 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct
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10:54 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.DTW-MSY
4h 51m1 stop
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8:39 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.MSY-DTW
2h 20mdirect
C$ 195
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Mon, 10 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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6:00 a.m. - 11:21 a.m.DTW-MSY
6h 21m1 stop
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6:01 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.MSY-DTW
12h 59m1 stop
C$ 223
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Sat, 6 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Delta Logo
2:33 p.m. - 4:09 p.m.DTW-MSY
2h 36mdirect
Delta Logo
5:14 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.MSY-DTW
2h 31mdirect
C$ 248Delta
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Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
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12:55 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.DTW-MSY
9h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:00 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.MSY-DTW
7h 40m2 stops
C$ 267Southwest
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Tue, 7 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Delta Logo
8:45 a.m. - 10:17 a.m.DTW-MSY
2h 32mdirect
Delta Logo
5:10 p.m. - 8:41 p.m.MSY-DTW
2h 31mdirect
C$ 303Delta
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Fri, 26 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct
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10:54 a.m. - 3:57 p.m.DTW-MSY
6h 03m1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:52 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.MSY-DTW
16h 38m2 stops
C$ 311Frontier
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Tue, 4 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
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7:00 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.DTW-MSY
4h 40m1 stop
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6:10 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.MSY-DTW
4h 55m1 stop
C$ 314Southwest
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Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Delta's Comfort Plus seats offer extra legroom.
Spirit's Wi-Fi provides gate-to-gate connectivity.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from C$ 158 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 13% price drop
February
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 158
Overall average: C$ 428
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DTW - MSY • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 75
Typical prices: C$ 125-316
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DTW - MSY • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to New Orleans

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 28 cm more legroom, ideal for a comfortable flight.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, perfect for staying online throughout your flight.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus seats offer up to 8 cm extra legroom, enhancing your travel comfort.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing your onboard experience.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans is January, where tickets cost C$ 336 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 461 and C$ 428 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 284 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightC$ 75
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
Flight from Detroit to New Orleans

When to book flights from Detroit to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to New Orleans flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans was C$ 54 for a one-way ticket and C$ 114 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to New Orleans?

    Delta, Aeromexico, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and New Orleans.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to New Orleans?

    There are direct flights from Detroit to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of C$ 579 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 538 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 166 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to New Orleans?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Friday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Friday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4247 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

Everything was fine. I'm average height and I pack light. I'm ready for my Spirit flight.

Changing the flight time to 6:15 am on the return flight is extremely inconvenient. The flight was okay. It was on time. The crew was friendly. The seats were uncomfortable. All the upsells are annoying, and I would prefer paying a single higher fee and not have to purchase so much extra.

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

Everything was fine, but there was no food or entertainment, so I didn’t know how to rate that.

I've flown Spirit many times. However, they seem to be getting worse. I don't understand how the contracts with the gates at the airport works, but Spirit never seems to have a gate ready when we land. This happened again on this flight. And once again, baggage took forever to arrive at the baggage claim belt. This time it was about 45 minutes to an hour, late at night, when the airport was not crowded. On a previous trip, they lost the luggage cart and we were all waiting for about 3 hours for our luggage. Plus, I did get a deal through Kayak on a flight that was shown sold out on Spirit's site. However, by the time I added all the luggage, and didn't even pick seats, I could have taken any direct flight I wanted through Delta. I'm about done with Spirit.

I made it safely. The flight was delayed, though. Not upset or expect anything.

Great experience overall. Early boarding, no delays. Drinks and snacks are not included in price and very expensive. Seats are not very comfortable. Not as much space or padding as other airlines. Good for a quick cheap flight.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

Boarding east and ontime. Seat spacing was tight, and seats don’t recline.

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