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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans from C$ 100

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MSY
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
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 October or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 27 July 2026.

Tue 11/82:56 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop26h 28m
Frontier
Wed 19/87:11 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop17h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 25/7C$ 352
Fri 30/103:34 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop25h 29m
Frontier
Mon 2/114:58 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 26/7C$ 359
Wed 19/88:35 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 34m
Delta
Wed 26/811:16 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 28m
Delta
Deal found 22/7C$ 379
Thu 1/107:00 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
2 stops11h 08m
Frontier
Mon 5/105:17 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop17h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 24/7C$ 380
Thu 20/85:55 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Sat 29/86:30 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 22/7C$ 400
Fri 28/88:35 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 34m
Delta
Tue 1/911:16 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 28m
Delta
Deal found 24/7C$ 414
Thu 8/106:50 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Mon 12/105:02 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 26/7C$ 420
Wed 19/88:35 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 34m
Delta
Sat 22/810:59 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Deal found 22/7C$ 421
Wed 11/112:45 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 40m
Delta
Tue 17/115:05 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 35m
Delta
Deal found 22/7C$ 435

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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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 352

One-way from

C$ 100

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 506

Good round-trip deal

C$ 365 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 11/8-19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 56m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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  • Frontier
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 19m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/11

8:40 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/12

5:25 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 435

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

8:50 a.m.-10:34 a.m.

Nonstop2h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/12

7:30 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

1 stop6h 41m

C$ 449

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/9

8:35 a.m.-10:09 a.m.

Nonstop2h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/9

5:12 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop5h 03m

C$ 449

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

6:50 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops6h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/12

7:40 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop4h 05m

C$ 478
Quickest round-trip

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/8

8:35 a.m.-10:09 a.m.

Nonstop2h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 31/8

11:16 a.m.-2:44 p.m.

Nonstop2h 28m

C$ 478

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/8

1:20 p.m.-7:50 p.m.

2 stops7h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 24/8

5:10 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

2 stops6h 30m

C$ 485

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/8

7:45 p.m.-11:38 p.m.

1 stop4h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 24/8

11:16 a.m.-2:44 p.m.

Nonstop2h 28m

C$ 492

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/10

6:35 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops6h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/10

8:45 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

2 stops7h 10m

C$ 506

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/12

8:00 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/1

6:25 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 506

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

6:50 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops6h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/12

10:50 a.m.-7:35 p.m.

2 stops7h 45m

C$ 555

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

Booking 59 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans (average of C$ 330). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in June 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 27 July 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans flights typically cost between C$ 369 and C$ 528 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 352 on Frontier (11 Aug-19 Aug).

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 27 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

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 6 daily flights to New Orleans from 1 airline. 2h 30m 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 and Southwest fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in about 2h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 45m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and New Orleans is about 1493 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 279 on this airline. This flight start at 37% 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 Delta (82%), WestJet (82%) and KLM (78%).

  • 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$ 379, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 336. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around C$ 293.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans (average of C$ 330). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in June 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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DeltaCheapestC$ 279AverageC$ 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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