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Cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans from C$ 107

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MSY
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
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 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 4 March 2026.

Fri 24/41:42 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop4h 50m
Frontier
Fri 1/56:32 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop20h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 27/2C$ 207
Mon 23/36:50 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop14h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/310:55 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop20h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 211
Mon 23/36:50 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop14h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/311:48 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop5h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 224
Tue 24/33:59 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/310:55 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop20h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 226
Sun 22/34:17 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop7h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/310:55 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 227
Fri 1/510:19 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
2 stops33h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/511:44 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop22h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2C$ 237
Fri 1/51:42 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop4h 50m
Frontier
Mon 11/511:44 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop22h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 28/2C$ 238
Sun 22/34:17 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop7h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/311:48 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop5h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 239
Sat 21/34:10 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop7h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/310:55 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 242
Sat 2/55:42 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/55:15 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop18h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 244
Sun 22/34:17 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop7h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 25/36:00 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop8h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 252
Tue 24/33:59 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/36:00 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop8h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3C$ 253

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 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 207

One-way from

C$ 107

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 327

Good round-trip deal

C$ 409 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 151 or less
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  • Frontier
  • 24/4-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 32m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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  • Frontier
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 31m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/5

4:00 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops8h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/5

2:15 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops7h 05m

C$ 368

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 24/4

7:47 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/5

5:16 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 382

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/5

7:47 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/5

5:09 p.m.-8:38 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 423

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/8

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

2 stops8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 22/8

8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

2 stops9h 30m

C$ 491

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

2 stops8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 20/5

7:40 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

2 stops6h 55m

C$ 520

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

2 stops8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 19/5

2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

2 stops7h 30m

C$ 520

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/4

6:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops6h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/5

12:30 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

2 stops7h 40m

C$ 532

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/8

2:10 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops10h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 24/8

2:15 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops8h 44m

C$ 572

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

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

Nonstop2h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 30/3

5:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop4h 45m

C$ 586

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 30/3

6:13 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop5h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/4

5:00 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop5h 54m

C$ 621

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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 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 84 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?

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 4 March 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Detroit to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 36% 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$ 199.

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 4 March 2026.
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
4,304 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,489 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,041 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 46m 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 4h 48m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 382. The distance from Detroit to New Orleans is about 1493 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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$ 129 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 63% 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: KLM (94%), Frontier (83%), Korean Air( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 150. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for C$ 621 on average, our data indicates C$ 316 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 129AverageC$ 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 271AverageC$ 327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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