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Flights from New Orleans to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is March, where tickets cost C$ 278 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 489 and C$ 407 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 34 days before departure.

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

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from New Orleans and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 morning. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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

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.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New Orleans at 9:01 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 12:33 pm.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 4:29 pm and lands at 8:00 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from New Orleans to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Detroit 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 New Orleans to Detroit flights

  • Apart from DTW, which other airport can I choose to arrive in Detroit?

    Currently, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the main airport in Detroit, especially for flights coming from New Orleans. However, you can fly to Detroit via one of the other three airports located near DTW. These airports include Detroit (DTT), Willow Run (YIP), and Detroit City (DET).

  • Where do I board my flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MYS)?

    MSY has one terminal with 35 gates and three concourses. Ticketing and departures are located on Level 3. This is where you will obtain your flight ticket before heading to Level 2 where TSA Security Screening is located. Once you are done with baggage scrutiny and security clearance, you will be free to board your flight from New Orleans to Detroit through one of its countless gates.

  • Does DTW provide Animal Relief Areas?

    Yes. You can find Animal Relief Areas at Detroit Metro Airport. These areas are strategically located both inside and outside the airport terminals. The McNamara Terminal provides up to two Animal Relief Areas with one located on the Lower Level just outside the International Arrivals. The other one is found within the terminal (post-security) next to Gate A-34. Always look out for the sign, “Pet/Service Animal Relief Area” once you arrive at DTW with your pet.

  • Where do I find facilities for passengers with reduced mobility at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    The MYS is free of architectural barriers to travelers with limited mobility. Handicap-accessible routes are provided throughout the airport to facilitate the free movement of passengers with limited mobility. Wheelchair assistance is available upon request from gate agents or the airline ticket counter located on Level 1. Other facilities for passengers with various disabilities at MYS include visual paging, TTY calls, TSA cares, Hidden Disabilities Program, and adult changing tables in the companion/family care rooms on Level 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 New Orleans to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Detroit?

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline.

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

    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 Detroit from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 534 or less one-way.
  • You are likely to fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Regardless of your scheduled flight time, make sure to arrive at MSY at least 2 hours earlier to avoid the last-minute rush as this is a busy airport in New Orleans.
  • You can effortlessly access MSY from downtown New Orleans using I-10 West before exiting at Loyola Drive. Head straight to Terminal Drive and follow directions on the signage to get to the parking options and departure curb before starting your boarding process. Refer to the airport's real-time flight information display system for more guidance while waiting for your flight to Detroit.
  • Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, flights from New Orleans to Detroit will take care of your travel needs at affordable rates. You may opt for economy class to save on flight tickets or settle for business class to enjoy maximum relaxation during your journey. Business class airlines such as Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines assure you extra space for stretching or sleeping while traveling on this flight route.
  • Once you arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Way County Airport, get to one of its three concourses to access restaurants and shops. Likewise, you can move from one terminal to another using the Terminal-to-Terminal/Westin shuttle that connects passengers to Evans and McNamara Terminal before exiting the airport.
  • You may access downtown Detroit using available transportation just outside the main terminal building. Car rental services are also available at pocket-friendly rates. Follow the signs to Ground Transportation and board a courtesy shuttle to the car rental campus at the Northeast corner of DTW on Lucas Drive.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from New Orleans to Detroit?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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2h 32mMSY-DTW
directAir France
2h 32mMSY-DTW
directDelta
2h 32mMSY-DTW
directWestJet
2h 32mMSY-DTW
directSpirit Airlines
2h 33mMSY-DTW
directVirgin Atlantic
2h 32mMSY-DTW

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New Orleans (MSY)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

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Detroit - New Orleans

Cabin classes:

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