How long is the flight from Detroit to New Orleans?

A quick flight from Detroit to New Orleans can take about 2h 41m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 299. 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$ 125 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at C$ 271. You may be able to fly from Detroit to New Orleans for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 203. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for C$ 242 on average, our data indicates C$ 391 when flying from Detroit to New Orleans.

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 (83%), KLM (74%), Delta( 73%).

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 29m 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.

Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to New Orleans.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to New Orleans flights typically cost between C$ 241 and C$ 603 in March. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 235 on Multiple Airlines (5 Mar-12 Mar).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or November, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Thu 5/31:28 p.m.

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MSY

Nonstop2h 43m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/33:30 p.m.

MSY

DTW

1 stop7h 41m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/2C$ 235

Tue 17/33:59 p.m.

DTW

MSY

1 stop7h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 19/310:55 a.m.

MSY

DTW

1 stop20h 12m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/2C$ 242

Thu 12/35:07 p.m.

DTW

MSY

2 stops26h 54m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 21/311:48 a.m.

MSY

DTW

1 stop19h 19m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/2C$ 279

Fri 8/57:57 p.m.

DTW

MSY

2 stops28h 11m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 12/57:54 p.m.

MSY

DTW

1 stop12h 31m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/2C$ 287

Tue 3/38:50 a.m.

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MSY

Nonstop2h 55m

Delta

Wed 11/34:45 p.m.

MSY

DTW

Nonstop2h 30m

Delta

Deal found 5/2C$ 299

Fri 13/311:05 a.m.

DTW

MSY

Nonstop2h 41m

Frontier

Mon 16/39:30 p.m.

MSY

DTW

1 stop11h 22m

Frontier

Deal found 6/2C$ 306

Thu 12/311:22 a.m.

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MSY

1 stop9h 55m

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Sat 21/311:48 a.m.

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1 stop19h 19m

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Deal found 5/2C$ 318

Mon 9/32:12 p.m.

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MSY

Nonstop2h 38m

Delta

Wed 11/34:45 p.m.

MSY

DTW

Nonstop2h 30m

Delta

Deal found 7/2C$ 327

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Round-trip from	C$ 231
One-way from	C$ 105
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	C$ 381
Good round-trip deal	C$ 285 or less

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44h 30m total
Detroit to New Orleans

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DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

2:28 p.m.-4:09 p.m.

Nonstop2h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 17/3

11:30 a.m.-2:59 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 299

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

2:12 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/3

4:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 327

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

8:45 a.m.-10:31 a.m.

Nonstop2h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/3

4:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 327

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 17/5

8:48 a.m.-10:24 a.m.

Nonstop2h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 20/5

11:19 a.m.-2:51 p.m.

Nonstop2h 32m

C$ 327

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

8:50 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/3

5:40 p.m.-11:32 p.m.

1 stop4h 52m

C$ 354

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

12:21 p.m.-5:19 p.m.

1 stop5h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/3

4:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 381

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/4

2:12 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/4

4:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 381

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 16/5

8:30 a.m.-2:31 p.m.

1 stop7h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 20/5

11:19 a.m.-2:51 p.m.

Nonstop2h 32m

C$ 381

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/4

8:45 a.m.-3:38 p.m.

1 stop7h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/4

11:13 a.m.-2:37 p.m.

Nonstop2h 24m

C$ 381

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/4

2:12 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 14/4

12:59 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop8h 21m

C$ 381

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 52 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans (average of C$ 93). 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?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Detroit to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

Nashville (BNA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 199.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to New Orleans?

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?

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

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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

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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8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

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4,280 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

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

Delta

7.9

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Southwest

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

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

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,425 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

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 29m 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 41m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 299. 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$ 125 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at C$ 271. You may be able to fly from Detroit to New Orleans for 64% 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 (83%), KLM (74%), Delta( 73%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to New Orleans?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 203. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for C$ 242 on average, our data indicates C$ 391 when flying from Detroit to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans (average of C$ 93). 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.

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