Cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans from C$ 112
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MSY
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or November, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.
Wed 24/1210:38 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops30h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/15:22 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 525
Mon 29/128:45 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 45mDelta
Fri 9/111:51 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 29mDelta
Deal found 15/12C$ 568
Wed 24/123:39 p.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops18h 08mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/13:10 p.m.MSY - DTW
2 stops15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 572
Mon 29/128:45 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 45mDelta
Wed 7/16:59 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 15/12C$ 581
Wed 31/126:13 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Fri 9/16:00 a.m.MSY - DTW
2 stops13h 45mDelta
Deal found 15/12C$ 587
Sun 28/128:45 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 45mDelta
Wed 7/111:52 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Deal found 15/12C$ 637
Sun 28/128:45 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 45mDelta
Fri 9/14:20 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 15/12C$ 650
Mon 29/128:45 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 45mDelta
Mon 5/16:00 a.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 15/12C$ 660
Wed 31/124:56 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Mon 5/16:59 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 15/12C$ 674
Best flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Fri 23/12:01 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 26/14:40 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/12C$ 220
Sun 5/42:00 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 38mDelta
Tue 7/411:30 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 29mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 274
Fri 30/12:19 p.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops9h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/25:00 a.m.MSY - DTW
2 stops7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 378
Sun 5/48:42 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 46mDelta
Wed 8/411:30 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 29mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 274
Fri 23/12:28 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 41mDelta
Tue 27/111:31 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 26mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 343
Sat 2/52:45 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 33mDelta
Tue 5/511:18 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 33mDelta
Deal found 15/12C$ 343
Fri 3/47:35 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Wed 8/44:35 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 357
Fri 1/57:00 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Tue 5/511:18 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 33mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 357
Sat 4/48:34 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Wed 8/44:35 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 357
Fri 3/47:35 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Tue 7/411:30 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 29mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 357
Tue 27/16:15 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Wed 28/111:31 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 26mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 373
Direct flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Explore direct flight options from Detroit to New Orleans based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Fri 23/12:01 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 26/14:40 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/12C$ 220
Tue 27/18:37 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Fri 30/15:14 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 31mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 274
Wed 28/18:37 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Sat 31/111:31 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 26mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 306
Sat 2/52:45 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 33mDelta
Tue 5/511:18 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 33mDelta
Deal found 15/12C$ 343
Wed 25/32:00 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 38mDelta
Tue 31/34:35 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 15/12C$ 357
Tue 6/18:51 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 56mDelta
Thu 15/111:52 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 361
Fri 3/48:42 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 46mDelta
Wed 8/411:30 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 29mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 371
Fri 20/21:28 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 22/24:06 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 394
Thu 4/68:50 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 35mDelta
Mon 8/611:18 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 33mDelta
Deal found 17/12C$ 412
Thu 26/21:28 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/34:06 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 435
Thu 19/38:42 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 46mDelta
Thu 19/34:35 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 438
Fri 13/32:00 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 38mDelta
Mon 16/34:35 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 17/12C$ 440
Last-minute flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 19/12:19 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/12:26 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 302
Thu 22/12:40 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/15:00 a.m.MSY - DTW
2 stops7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 355
Fri 23/12:01 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 26/14:40 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/12C$ 220
Fri 23/12:01 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/16:55 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12C$ 231
Fri 23/18:37 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Tue 27/111:31 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 26mDelta
Deal found 17/12C$ 343
Tue 27/18:37 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Fri 30/15:14 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 31mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 274
Wed 28/18:37 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Sat 31/111:31 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 26mDelta
Deal found 16/12C$ 306
One-way flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Fri 30/12:01 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 112
Wed 18/29:56 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop7h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12C$ 123
Fri 30/17:14 p.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 124
Tue 27/11:00 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 17/12C$ 183
Mon 16/33:35 p.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 17/12C$ 227
Tue 17/27:00 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops17h 14mDelta
Deal found 17/12C$ 259
Mon 16/38:42 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 46mDelta
Deal found 15/12C$ 274
Tue 13/18:51 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 56mDelta
Deal found 17/12C$ 278
Mon 15/68:40 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 16/12C$ 282
Find flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to New Orleans that are best for you.
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Detroit
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 23/1
2:01 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Nonstop2h 44m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 26/1
4:40 p.m.-8:12 p.m.
Nonstop2h 32m
C$ 220
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 5/4
2:00 p.m.-3:38 p.m.
Nonstop2h 38m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 7/4
11:30 a.m.-2:59 p.m.
Nonstop2h 29m
C$ 274
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 5/4
8:42 a.m.-10:28 a.m.
Nonstop2h 46m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 8/4
11:30 a.m.-2:59 p.m.
Nonstop2h 29m
C$ 274
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 23/1
2:28 p.m.-4:09 p.m.
Nonstop2h 41m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 27/1
11:31 a.m.-2:57 p.m.
Nonstop2h 26m
C$ 343
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 2/5
2:45 p.m.-4:18 p.m.
Nonstop2h 33m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 5/5
11:18 a.m.-2:51 p.m.
Nonstop2h 33m
C$ 343
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 3/4
7:35 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
1 stop5h 35m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 8/4
4:35 p.m.-8:05 p.m.
Nonstop2h 30m
C$ 357
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 1/5
7:00 a.m.-11:37 a.m.
1 stop5h 37m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 5/5
11:18 a.m.-2:51 p.m.
Nonstop2h 33m
C$ 357
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 4/4
8:34 a.m.-3:26 p.m.
1 stop7h 52m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 8/4
4:35 p.m.-8:05 p.m.
Nonstop2h 30m
C$ 357
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 3/4
7:35 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
1 stop5h 35m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 7/4
11:30 a.m.-2:59 p.m.
Nonstop2h 29m
C$ 357
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 27/1
6:15 a.m.-10:08 a.m.
1 stop4h 53m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 28/1
11:31 a.m.-2:57 p.m.
Nonstop2h 26m
C$ 373
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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to New Orleans
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans (average of C$ 125). Flying from Detroit to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 189). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to MSY?
Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Detroit to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to New Orleans?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to New Orleans?
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to New Orleans?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to New Orleans on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to New Orleans?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 171.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to New Orleans?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 22m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to New Orleans?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nashville (BNA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 49m.
Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andSpirit Airlines from Detroit to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
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What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to New Orleans?
To fly from Detroit to New Orleans, you need to book a flight from All airports (DTT) to Louis Armstrong (MSY). Nonstop flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from Detroit All airports take 2h 44m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from All airports to Louis Armstrong offered by 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Detroit to New Orleans?
A quick flight from Detroit to New Orleans can take about 2h 38m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 274. The distance from Detroit to New Orleans is about 1493 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to New Orleans round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to New Orleans is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 131 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at C$ 274. You may be able to fly from Detroit to New Orleans for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to New Orleans?
Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (93%), Air France (90%), WestJet( 89%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to New Orleans?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 165. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for C$ 220 on average, our data indicates C$ 271 when flying from Detroit to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans (average of C$ 125). Flying from Detroit to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 189). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to New Orleans departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Detroit. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 December 2025.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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