Cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans from C$ 124
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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MSY
19 Mar — 26 Mar1
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 52 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 17 February 2026.
Wed 15/41:46 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop27h 48m
Frontier
Sun 19/49:49 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop11h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 14/2C$ 270
Sat 7/39:32 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/37:10 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop28h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 272
Fri 24/45:45 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop5h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/46:50 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop28h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2C$ 282
Thu 16/45:09 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
2 stops17h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/46:50 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop28h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2C$ 286
Sat 7/310:10 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
2 stops11h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 16/37:10 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop13h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 293
Wed 15/44:14 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop8h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/49:49 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
2 stops14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2C$ 300
Fri 13/311:05 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 41m
Frontier
Mon 16/39:30 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 15/2C$ 305
Sat 2/55:09 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop18h 40m
Frontier
Sun 10/511:44 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop20h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 16/2C$ 307
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 17 February 2026.
Tue 24/32:12 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 38m
Delta
Wed 1/44:45 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 15/2C$ 326
Mon 15/66:00 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Fri 19/67:00 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2C$ 366
Tue 17/32:12 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 38m
Delta
Tue 24/34:45 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 15/2C$ 326
Tue 31/32:12 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 38m
Delta
Wed 1/44:45 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 15/2C$ 326
Thu 21/56:15 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop7h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 24/52:21 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop7h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2C$ 366
Wed 8/42:12 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 38m
Delta
Wed 29/45:15 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 13/2C$ 326
Tue 23/610:13 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
2 stops8h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 26/62:20 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2C$ 373
Fri 29/56:00 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
2 stops8h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 1/62:21 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop7h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2C$ 373
Sat 18/42:41 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 29m
Delta
Wed 22/411:13 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 24m
Delta
Deal found 14/2C$ 366
Tue 23/62:45 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 33m
Delta
Sat 27/65:05 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 37m
Delta
Deal found 16/2C$ 366
Thu 21/59:05 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Wed 27/55:10 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 29m
Delta
Deal found 13/2C$ 380
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 17 February 2026.
Mon 6/48:45 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 46m
Delta
Thu 9/44:45 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 13/2C$ 326
Mon 6/42:12 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 38m
Delta
Fri 10/44:45 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 16/2C$ 353
Sun 16/88:50 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 35m
Delta
Sat 22/811:18 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 33m
Delta
Deal found 13/2C$ 366
Mon 15/62:45 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 33m
Delta
Fri 19/65:05 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 37m
Delta
Deal found 16/2C$ 380
Sat 4/48:45 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 46m
Delta
Thu 9/44:45 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 16/2C$ 394
Thu 23/411:02 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 37m
Frontier
Sun 26/42:39 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 14/2C$ 406
Sat 15/88:50 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 35m
Delta
Sat 22/811:18 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 33m
Delta
Deal found 13/2C$ 407
Sat 18/42:41 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 29m
Delta
Wed 22/411:13 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 24m
Delta
Deal found 16/2C$ 421
Thu 13/88:50 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 35m
Delta
Fri 14/811:18 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 33m
Delta
Deal found 13/2C$ 433
Mon 9/38:45 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 46m
Delta
Thu 19/311:30 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 29m
Delta
Deal found 16/2C$ 435
Fri 27/21:28 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 1/34:06 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 436
Tue 17/38:45 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 46m
Delta
Sat 21/311:30 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 29m
Delta
Deal found 13/2C$ 460
Last-minute flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans. Data last updated 17 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 23/26:10 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop5h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 1/36:10 a.m.
MSY
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DTW
1 stop6h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 360
Sat 7/39:32 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/37:10 p.m.
MSY
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DTW
1 stop28h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 272
Sat 7/310:10 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
2 stops11h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 16/37:10 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop13h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 293
Fri 13/311:05 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 41m
Frontier
Mon 16/39:30 p.m.
MSY
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DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 15/2C$ 305
Sat 21/37:00 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop5h 41m
Delta
Tue 24/34:45 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 16/2C$ 407
Sun 22/32:12 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 38m
Delta
Thu 26/34:45 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 16/2C$ 353
Tue 24/32:12 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 38m
Delta
Thu 26/34:45 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 15/2C$ 326
Tue 24/32:12 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
Nonstop2h 38m
Delta
Wed 1/44:45 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 30m
Delta
Deal found 16/2C$ 380
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 17 February 2026.
Wed 1/47:00 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop16h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2C$ 124
Wed 1/46:05 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
2 stops17h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 15/2C$ 129
Fri 3/49:02 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop25h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 17/2C$ 161
Fri 3/45:50 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
2 stops17h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2C$ 178
Thu 13/85:30 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 14/2C$ 218
Fri 14/85:30 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 14/2C$ 245
Fri 3/46:05 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
3 stops27h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/2C$ 249
Sat 16/56:15 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 17/2C$ 252
Sat 16/59:35 p.m.
DTW
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MSY
2 stops15h 09m
Delta
Deal found 16/2C$ 256
Sat 15/87:15 a.m.
DTW
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MSY
2 stops14h 24m
Delta
Deal found 14/2C$ 263
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 17 February 2026.
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 17 February 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 24/3
2:12 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
Nonstop2h 38m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/4
4:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
Nonstop2h 30m
C$ 326
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 17/3
2:12 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
Nonstop2h 38m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 24/3
4:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
Nonstop2h 30m
C$ 326
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 31/3
2:12 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
Nonstop2h 38m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/4
4:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
Nonstop2h 30m
C$ 326
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 8/4
2:12 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
Nonstop2h 38m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 29/4
5:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Nonstop2h 30m
C$ 326
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 15/6
6:00 a.m.-10:24 a.m.
1 stop5h 24m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 19/6
7:00 a.m.-1:27 p.m.
1 stop5h 27m
C$ 366
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 21/5
6:15 a.m.-1:14 p.m.
1 stop7h 59m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 24/5
2:21 p.m.-10:24 p.m.
1 stop7h 03m
C$ 366
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 18/4
2:41 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
Nonstop2h 29m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 22/4
11:13 a.m.-2:37 p.m.
Nonstop2h 24m
C$ 366
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 23/6
2:45 p.m.-4:18 p.m.
Nonstop2h 33m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 27/6
5:05 p.m.-8:42 p.m.
Nonstop2h 37m
C$ 366
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 23/6
10:13 a.m.-5:58 p.m.
2 stops8h 45m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 26/6
2:20 p.m.-10:12 p.m.
1 stop6h 52m
C$ 373
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 29/5
6:00 a.m.-1:14 p.m.
2 stops8h 14m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 1/6
2:21 p.m.-10:24 p.m.
1 stop7h 03m
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
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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 13 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 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$ 188). 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 17 February 2026.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Detroit to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
Weekly flight availability from Detroit to New Orleans
Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 February 2026.
The most flights from DTT to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
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.
Nashville (BNA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% 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$ 198.
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 17 February 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.
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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 38m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 326. 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$ 121 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at C$ 270. You may be able to fly from Detroit to New Orleans for 65% 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: Frontier (100%), KLM (93%), Delta( 87%).
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$ 282 on average, our data indicates C$ 273 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, 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$ 188). 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 17 February 2026.
Browse through other flights departing from Detroit. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 February 2026.
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 17 February 2026.
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