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Find cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans from C$ 179

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals 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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4:51 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.DTW-MSY
6h 59m1 stop
8:08 p.m. - 11:16 a.m.MSY-DTW
14h 08m1 stop
C$ 179Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Wed, 15 May
1:07 p.m. - 2:39 p.m.DTW-MSY
2h 32mdirect
7:59 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.MSY-DTW
12h 46m1 stop
C$ 181Spirit Airlines
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Mon, 27 May - Thu, 30 May
8:35 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.DTW-MSY
2h 30mdirect
11:20 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.MSY-DTW
2h 30mdirect
C$ 286Delta
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Tue, 30 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug
7:05 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.DTW-MSY
4h 20m1 stop
11:20 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.MSY-DTW
2h 30mdirect
C$ 298Delta
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Wed, 31 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug
9:14 p.m. - 9:27 p.m.DTW-MSY
25h 13m1 stop
9:05 a.m. - 12:34 p.m.MSY-DTW
2h 29mdirect
C$ 426
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Thu, 16 May - Mon, 20 May
12:28 p.m. - 9:27 p.m.DTW-MSY
9h 59m1 stop
9:05 a.m. - 12:34 p.m.MSY-DTW
2h 29mdirect
C$ 432
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Fri, 17 May - Mon, 20 May
4:48 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.DTW-MSY
7h 22m1 stop
9:57 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.MSY-DTW
13h 02m1 stop
C$ 545United Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
6:00 a.m. - 9:38 a.m.DTW-MSY
4h 38m1 stop
5:20 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.MSY-DTW
10h 40m2 stops
C$ 619United Airlines
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Wed, 22 May - Sun, 26 May
7:00 a.m. - 3:07 p.m.DTW-MSY
33h 07m2 stops
7:23 a.m. - 5:14 a.m.MSY-DTW
20h 51m2 stops
C$ 1,241Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Thu, 6 Jun
6:40 p.m. - 2:54 p.m.DTW-MSY
21h 14m2 stops
1:35 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.MSY-DTW
14h 25m2 stops
C$ 1,284Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 1 Aug - Thu, 15 Aug

Flights from Detroit to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 September, where tickets cost C$ 298 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 517 and C$ 486 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and New Orleans?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans. They are Delta and Spirit Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Spirit Airlines, with the best deal found costing C$ 130. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and New Orleans per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 2h 31m. The most common departure time is 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 25 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and New Orleans?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Detroit to New Orleans take?

The duration of a direct flight to New Orleans from Detroit is typically 2h 29m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,402 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to New Orleans?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 8:30 am and will be landing in New Orleans at 10:01 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to New Orleans?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans jets off at 7:38 pm and lands at 9:05 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 179
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower 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
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FAQs for booking Detroit to New Orleans flights

  • Which lounges are available at Detroit Metro Airport?

    Detroit Metro Airport hosts multiple lounges for premium passengers and military personnel, and one that allows passengers to buy a day pass. The Lufthansa Business Lounge is located in the North Terminal, and the Freedom Center Armed Services lounges, dedicated to U.S. military members, are located in the McNamara Terminal and the North Terminal. Delta Air Lines operates the Delta Sky Club near Gate A in the McNamara Terminal.

  • Where can I dine or access grab-and-go services at Detroit Metro Airport?

    There are several restaurants, cafes and bars at Detroit Metro Airport where passengers can fuel up before their flight. Visit Longhorn Steakhouse or Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in McNamara Terminal for a sit-down meal. Grab a takeaway from Starbucks or snacks from Brioche Dorée in the North Terminal.

  • Which ground transportation options are available at MSY Airport?

    Travelers landing at MSY can access buses, airport shuttles and taxis that offer transportation services to various places. Group travelers can take the E2 Airport Express bus from the airport to central New Orleans. The airport shuttles serve the hotels in the central business district and are found on the lower level in the baggage claim area, while taxis are on the first level outside the baggage claim.

  • Are there baby facilities at MSY Airport?

    Yes. MSY has three convenient nursing rooms for traveling mothers. You can use the rooms to breastfeed your baby or pump breast milk. They are located on Concourse A near Gate A3, next to Gate B9 of Concourse B and Gate C8 of Concourse C.

  • 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$ 174 for a one-way ticket and C$ 131 for a round-trip.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to New Orleans flight route: Delta, American Airlines, Horizon Air, Sun Country Air, Silver Airways, Spirit Airlines, Aeromexico, and Air Canada.

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

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) 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 Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to New Orleans are Delta and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 476 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 266 and an overall rating of 6.4.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 254 or less round-trip.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit and is a great option for family travelers. Your kids can have fun at the children’s play areas in McNamara Terminal in between Gates B20 and B21, and the North Terminal next to Gate D16. Kid-friendly attractions at the airport include a 39-foot wide water feature, which gives them a fantastic experience on the concourses.
  • Travelers can easily drive to Detroit Metro Airport because the airport has various parking facilities serving its travelers. You can access short-term parking services in the McNamara Terminal and the Blue Deck of the North Terminal. There are covered garages ideal for electric vehicles next to the McNamara Terminal. Park at the Green Lots for extended stays, and from there you can reach the terminals through airport shuttle buses.
  • Detroit Metro Airport acknowledges the importance of caring for pets and providing facilities for our traveling pets. Passengers can take their furry friends to the outdoor pet relief area outside the international arrivals at the McNamara Terminal to stretch and have fun in the grass area before your flight. There is also an indoor pet relief area inside the secure area in the North Terminal where pets can relieve themselves.
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has enhanced accessibility suitable to disabled travelers. Ramps, specialized toilets for wheelchair utilization and elevators are available throughout the airport and TDD telephones for passengers with hearing impairment are also available in the terminals. The airport’s airlines are responsible for offering special assistance to passengers who need additional help.
  • MSY Airport is an ideal landing airport for corporate travelers. The airport hosts Travelers America Business Center in the main ticketing hall, offering photocopying, fax, and other services. You can go to the Delta Crown Room on Concourse D if you want to have business meetings or catch up with work.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Detroit to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Louis Armstrong, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 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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Nonstop 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, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 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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Top 3 airlines serving 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.
8.8
Endeavor AirlinesOverall score based on 4 reviews
8.5Food
9.5Boarding
9.5Crew
9.5Comfort
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews
Pros: "seat space was great and I was lucky enough to have medium size passenger next to me :-)"
Cons: "Can't really think of anything . . . my expectations were exceeded"
8.6 ExcellentIllan, Jun. 2019YYZ - JFK
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Pros: "seat space was great and I was lucky enough to have medium size passenger next to me :-)"
Cons: "Can't really think of anything . . . my expectations were exceeded"

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

Food could have been better. A little more leg room would have been appreciated.

Seats not assigned during check-in and got last non-reclining seats next to rest room :-(

They didn’t let me get my boarding pass through the app because I have a lap infant. The ticket said to see a gate agent but there was no gate agent available. I was supposed to go to the kiosk. Ended up missing my flight and they said that I never checked in to my flight so there was nothing that could be done. I will never fly spirit again. Not even worth the hassle and poor customer service.

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

Check in easy, price very good, no frills flying tho! Pay for Every item once seat is paid for so do the math with baggage fees and carry on fees.

You get what you pay for. I did and was pleased.

Passengers play their phones so everyone can hear them. No one tells them to use earbuds. Very annoying and unenjoyable.

I liked how we boarded early to combat all the chaos from people bringing oversized personal item luggage. It's so painful watching the process and feeling overwhelmed by the process.

Spirit Airlines has the worst customer service. I don't advise flying with them.

great customer service at the boarding gate that was warm and friendly. the flight experience with no complaints and the attendants were caring and attentive

It should be possible to get a cup of water at no cost. Not even asking for a whole bottle.

The issue I have is when we landed in Vegas (Dallas to Vegas). It seems as if we were traveling too fast during landing. I’m not sure what is was but it seems as if the nose of plane banged the ground making a loud bam nose. We went back into the air instantly. It took about 5 minutes for the pilot or someone to say a wind drift caused the hard landing, and that we would land in about 5 minutes. Many of us passengers did not believe the reason given. The second attempt was much smoother but this does not make me want to fly spirit again. The flight from Detroit to Dallas was fine.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/8Wed
directDelta
2h 30mDTW-MSY
C$ 238
21/5Tue
directDelta
2h 32mDTW-MSY
C$ 348

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Last minute flights from Detroit to New Orleans

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/5Fri
directDelta
2h 32mDTW-MSY
14/5Tue
directDelta
2h 33mMSY-DTW
C$ 573
9/5Thu
directDelta
2h 30mDTW-MSY
13/5Mon
directDelta
2h 28mMSY-DTW
C$ 635
9/5Thu
directDelta
2h 32mDTW-MSY
11/5Sat
directDelta
2h 28mMSY-DTW
C$ 642
9/5Thu
directDelta
2h 30mDTW-MSY
12/5Sun
directDelta
2h 33mMSY-DTW
C$ 792
9/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 04mDTW-MSY
12/5Sun
directDelta
2h 33mMSY-DTW
C$ 805
9/5Thu
directDelta
2h 30mDTW-MSY
12/5Sun
directDelta
2h 33mMSY-DTW
C$ 811
9/5Thu
directDelta
2h 30mDTW-MSY
12/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
4h 29mMSY-DTW
C$ 824
8/5Wed
directDelta
2h 30mDTW-MSY
8/5Wed
directDelta
2h 33mMSY-DTW
C$ 988
10/5Fri
directDelta
2h 30mDTW-MSY
12/5Sun
directDelta
2h 33mMSY-DTW
C$ 1,058
8/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 32mDTW-MSY
12/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 46mMSY-DTW
C$ 1,152

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Detroit - New Orleans Flights

Departure:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Destination:

New Orleans (MSY)United States

Return flight deals:

New Orleans - Detroit

Cabin classes:

C$ 1,296
C$ 135

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