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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

Fri, 31 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
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12:59 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.DTW-MSY
2h 31mdirect
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8:39 p.m. - 12:08 a.m.MSY-DTW
2h 29mdirect
C$ 135Spirit Airlines
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Fri, 31 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
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4:51 p.m. - 9:07 p.m.DTW-MSY
5h 16m1 stop
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8:39 p.m. - 12:08 a.m.MSY-DTW
2h 29mdirect
C$ 175Spirit Airlines
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Fri, 31 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:51 p.m. - 9:07 p.m.DTW-MSY
5h 16m1 stop
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8:39 p.m. - 12:08 a.m.MSY-DTW
2h 29mdirect
C$ 176Spirit Airlines
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Fri, 31 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
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4:51 p.m. - 9:07 p.m.DTW-MSY
5h 16m1 stop
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2:08 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.MSY-DTW
4h 07m1 stop
C$ 221Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
Delta Logo
8:40 a.m. - 10:08 a.m.DTW-MSY
2h 28mdirect
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11:13 a.m. - 2:43 p.m.MSY-DTW
2h 30mdirect
C$ 246Delta
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
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7:00 a.m. - 11:34 a.m.DTW-MSY
5h 34m1 stop
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11:13 a.m. - 2:43 p.m.MSY-DTW
2h 30mdirect
C$ 260Delta
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Sat, 15 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
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6:35 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.DTW-MSY
8h 15m2 stops
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3:40 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.MSY-DTW
5h 55m1 stop
C$ 365Southwest
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Wed, 29 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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5:50 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.DTW-MSY
5h 00m1 stop
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5:40 a.m. - 7:50 p.m.MSY-DTW
13h 10m2 stops
C$ 371Southwest
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Thu, 4 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
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11:00 a.m. - 7:55 p.m.DTW-MSY
9h 55m2 stops
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3:25 p.m. - 11:56 p.m.MSY-DTW
7h 31m1 stop
C$ 377United Airlines
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Fri, 26 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
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2:13 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.DTW-MSY
10h 02m2 stops
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5:18 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.MSY-DTW
5h 41m1 stop
C$ 459United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to New Orleans

 
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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to New Orleans, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Orleans, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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 August, where tickets cost C$ 300 (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$ 458 and C$ 425 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$ 201 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 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightC$ 70
Best time to beat the crowds (0% 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.
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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$ 51 for a one-way ticket and C$ 98 for a round-trip.

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

    Delta, JetBlue, Aeromexico, 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, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to New Orleans are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of C$ 494 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 575 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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$ 188 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,KLM,Korean Air, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Tuesday

Delta,KLM,Korean Air, +1 more

Delta,KLM, +2 more

Wednesday

Delta,KLM,Korean Air, +1 more

Delta,KLM, +2 more

Thursday

Delta,KLM,Korean Air, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Friday

Delta,KLM,Korean Air, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Saturday

Delta,WestJet,Spirit Airlines

Delta,WestJet, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,KLM,Korean Air, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +2 more

Air France,Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +2 more

Air France,Delta, +3 more

Thursday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +3 more

Air France,Delta, +4 more

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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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

The flight was 3.5 hrs delayed. I was not notified prior to arriving to the airport via spirit app. or via boarding pass that I already had loaded on my phone. The agent that i saw at the counter didn’t mention anything about the delay either. I only saw the update after logging in to my email account.

The flight and boarding process was smooth. Wifi was unavailable and I prepaid for it. Have requested a refund

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.

Overall flight was good, the attendant at the desk was pretty rude to me and some other customers. It was my second time flying on my own and I was repeatedly told to use the app to find my seat assignment but the app would not work, in the end it took just a few seconds to print a physical copy, but I was given a lot of trouble over it.

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

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