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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans from C$ 97

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MSY
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

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 Tuesday or Monday 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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 190

One-way from

C$ 97

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 422

Good round-trip deal

C$ 232 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 12/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 30m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 14/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 33m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 12 June 2025.

Fri 12/95:45 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop11h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 16/96:00 a.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 190
Wed 16/73:10 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 26mDelta
Sat 19/711:15 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/6C$ 272
Fri 15/86:05 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Tue 19/89:30 a.m.MSY - DTW
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/6C$ 306
Sun 14/126:20 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop9h 35mJetBlue
Tue 16/123:50 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop7h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 10/6C$ 384
Mon 15/124:15 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/1210:34 a.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 388
Sun 28/910:49 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops30h 07mFrontier
Fri 3/104:51 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop21h 52mFrontier
Deal found 10/6C$ 461

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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

Fri 12/9

5:45 a.m.-3:48 p.m.

1 stop11h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 16/9

6:00 a.m.-11:27 a.m.

1 stop4h 27m

C$ 190

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/7

3:10 p.m.-4:36 p.m.

Nonstop2h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 19/7

11:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 272

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/8

6:05 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

1 stop4h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 19/8

9:30 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

2 stops7h 55m

C$ 306

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 14/8

7:14 a.m.-6:15 p.m.

2 stops12h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 21/8

2:20 p.m.-10:22 p.m.

1 stop7h 02m

C$ 402

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/7

7:30 a.m.-1:36 p.m.

1 stop7h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/7

2:35 p.m.-10:57 p.m.

1 stop7h 22m

C$ 425

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/9

10:49 a.m.-3:56 p.m.

2 stops30h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/10

4:51 p.m.-3:43 p.m.

1 stop21h 52m

C$ 461

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 14/7

7:51 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

Nonstop2h 33m

C$ 97

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/11

6:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops7h 20m

C$ 157

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 16/9

2:10 p.m.-11:28 p.m.

2 stops10h 18m

C$ 205

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 26/7

8:52 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 28m

C$ 272

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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 9 June 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$ 640). 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 12 June 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% 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 8 June 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 12 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to New Orleans. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 5 daily flights to New Orleans from 3 different airlines. 2h 42m 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$ 272 and C$ 306 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$ 97 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 157 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 Spirit Airlines (80%), Delta (77%) and WestJet (77%).

  • 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$ 269, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 174. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around C$ 681.

  • 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, 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$ 640). 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$ 133AverageC$ 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 272AverageC$ 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 303AverageC$ 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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