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Among airlines operating New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between New Orleans and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 330 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to C$ 428 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 125 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 6% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 40% on the New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 388 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 643, a difference of C$ 256. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Comerica Park, Little Caesars Arena, and Ford Field. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:20 am and lands at 1:49 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:56 pm and lands at 8:25 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 31% above the route average of C$ 428. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 2h 29m, covering 2,402 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 252, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 24m, compared with 4h 28m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 12m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 43 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from C$ 310 to C$ 559, with an average of C$ 428 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 310 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.