Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans from C$ 59
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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MSY
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or July, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
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 29 July 2025.
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 29 July 2025.
Fri 31/107:20 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop8h 01mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/119:57 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 190
Wed 27/88:40 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Wed 3/911:13 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 28/7C$ 246
Mon 6/106:45 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Wed 8/103:10 p.m.MSY - DTW
2 stops6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 27/7C$ 363
Fri 5/99:20 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops7h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/93:25 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 377
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 29 July 2025.
Fri 31/107:20 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop8h 01mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/119:57 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 190
Wed 27/88:40 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Wed 3/911:13 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 28/7C$ 246
Mon 6/106:45 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Wed 8/103:10 p.m.MSY - DTW
2 stops6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 27/7C$ 363
Fri 5/99:20 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops9h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/95:15 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 377
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 29 July 2025.
Thu 9/105:59 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/108:25 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 232
Wed 27/88:40 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Wed 3/911:13 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 28/7C$ 246
Last-minute flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans. Data last updated 29 July 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 4/83:10 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 26mDelta
Sat 9/811:15 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 26/7C$ 466
Mon 4/86:30 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops5h 30mSouthwest
Sat 9/85:35 a.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 26/7C$ 609
Tue 5/86:00 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/82:16 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 858
Thu 7/87:51 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Mon 18/89:51 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop9h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 195
Thu 7/89:42 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops31h 11mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/84:53 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop11h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 1,850
Mon 11/86:00 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop6h 31mJetBlue
Fri 15/82:28 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop7h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 27/7C$ 755
Fri 15/81:45 p.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Tue 19/83:55 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 27/7C$ 376
Wed 27/88:40 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Wed 3/911:13 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 28/7C$ 246
Wed 27/89:20 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops11h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/910:15 a.m.MSY - DTW
2 stops7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 492
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 29 July 2025.
Sat 16/87:30 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop8h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 59
Tue 28/105:50 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 29/7C$ 171
Wed 27/88:40 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Deal found 28/7C$ 205
Tue 23/125:49 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 227
Tue 2/98:00 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops33h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 574
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 29 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans that are best for you.
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Detroit
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New Orleans
Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 31/10
7:20 a.m.-2:21 p.m.
1 stop8h 01m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 3/11
9:57 p.m.-8:14 a.m.
1 stop9h 17m
C$ 190
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 27/8
8:40 a.m.-10:08 a.m.
Nonstop2h 28m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 3/9
11:13 a.m.-2:43 p.m.
Nonstop2h 30m
C$ 246
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 6/10
6:45 a.m.-10:05 a.m.
1 stop4h 20m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 8/10
3:10 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
2 stops6h 50m
C$ 363
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 5/9
9:20 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
2 stops9h 25m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 8/9
5:15 p.m.-11:56 p.m.
1 stop5h 41m
C$ 377
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 16/8
7:30 a.m.-2:39 p.m.
1 stop8h 09m
C$ 59
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 28/10
5:50 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
2 stops7h 50m
C$ 171
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 27/8
8:40 a.m.-10:08 a.m.
Nonstop2h 28m
C$ 205
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 23/12
5:49 a.m.-1:08 p.m.
2 stops8h 19m
C$ 227
DetroitNew Orleans
DTW - MSY
DTWMSY
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 2/9
8:00 a.m.-4:57 p.m.
2 stops33h 57m
C$ 574
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Deals found on 27/7
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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 25 July 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans (average of C$ 521). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 647). 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 29 July 2025.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
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 27 July 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 29 July 2025.
The most flights from DTW 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).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 54% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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$ 192.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Nashville (BNA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 33m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 59m.
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 29 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta
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.
Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Related info for your journey
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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 5 daily flights to New Orleans from 3 different airlines. 2h 44m is how long a flight from Detroit to New Orleans Louis Armstrong will take if you book a nonstop flight.
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$ 190 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at C$ 246 and C$ 363 round-trip. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans one-way?
C$ 59 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from C$ 171 and C$ 205, respectively.
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 Air France (96%), Spirit Airlines (87%) and WestJet (81%).
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$ 229, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 176. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around C$ 519.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans (average of C$ 521). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 647). 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 29 July 2025.
Discover the top 3 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 29 July 2025.
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