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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans from C$ 120

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MSY
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or September, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 165

One-way from

C$ 120

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 361

Good round-trip deal

C$ 125 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 18/11-21/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 14m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 11/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 48m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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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 28 October 2025.

Tue 18/111:59 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Fri 21/118:27 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 165
Mon 8/1210:36 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Thu 11/122:02 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop17h 18mFrontier
Deal found 27/10C$ 168
Fri 14/119:39 p.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops21h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 17/118:49 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 234
Thu 4/126:12 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop19h 45mFrontier
Sun 7/122:02 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop17h 18mFrontier
Deal found 25/10C$ 242
Mon 8/122:50 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop6h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/126:20 a.m.MSY - DTW
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 249
Sat 20/127:30 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop21h 57mFrontier
Sun 28/128:14 a.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop23h 39mFrontier
Deal found 27/10C$ 269
Thu 4/123:12 p.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/125:12 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10C$ 285

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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 28 October 2025.
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Detroit

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New Orleans

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/1

8:51 a.m.-10:47 a.m.

Nonstop2h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 17/1

12:16 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 418

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/12

2:33 p.m.-4:08 p.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 23/12

5:55 p.m.-9:34 p.m.

Nonstop2h 39m

C$ 418

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/1

8:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/1

12:16 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 418

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/1

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

Nonstop2h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/2

5:14 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 31m

C$ 418

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/12

2:33 p.m.-4:08 p.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/12

5:13 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 32m

C$ 418

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/12

8:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 23/12

3:41 p.m.-11:29 p.m.

1 stop6h 48m

C$ 432

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/12

2:33 p.m.-4:08 p.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 16/12

11:30 a.m.-7:04 p.m.

1 stop6h 34m

C$ 432

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 16/12

4:40 p.m.-8:07 p.m.

1 stop4h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 23/12

5:55 p.m.-9:34 p.m.

Nonstop2h 39m

C$ 432

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/12

2:33 p.m.-4:08 p.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/12

5:15 a.m.-10:57 a.m.

1 stop4h 42m

C$ 432

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/3

9:25 a.m.-2:28 p.m.

1 stop6h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 17/3

11:18 a.m.-2:51 p.m.

Nonstop2h 33m

C$ 432

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 24 October 2025.

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans (average of C$ 127). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 192). 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 DTW 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 28 October 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 26 October 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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 28 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andSpirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,112 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New Orleans from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to New Orleans from 3 different airlines. 2h 35m is how long a flight from Detroit to New Orleans Louis Armstrong will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

    Airlines like Delta fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in about 2h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and New Orleans is about 1493 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 138 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at C$ 278 and C$ 291 round-trip. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans are Spirit Airlines (90%), Delta (79%) and WestJet (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans? While on average our users pay C$ 456, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 63. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around C$ 214.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans (average of C$ 127). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 192). 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$ 138AverageC$ 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 278AverageC$ 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 291AverageC$ 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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