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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans from C$ 148

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MSY
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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 November, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday 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 9 June 2026.

Tue 4/87:10 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Sat 8/87:15 a.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 8/6C$ 331
Wed 5/87:30 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop7h 18m
JetBlue
Fri 14/81:57 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop7h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/6C$ 332
Tue 10/117:06 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop17h 53m
Frontier
Tue 17/114:58 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6C$ 335
Fri 31/71:50 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop6h 29m
Frontier
Tue 4/812:36 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop5h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6C$ 336
Mon 13/76:10 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop11h 17m
Frontier
Fri 17/79:48 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop13h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 8/6C$ 349
Sat 8/86:00 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop6h 13m
JetBlue
Sat 8/81:57 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop7h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/6C$ 351
Thu 6/86:00 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop6h 14m
JetBlue
Sat 8/81:57 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop7h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/6C$ 360
Tue 30/66:30 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 56m
Frontier
Sun 5/79:48 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop25h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 8/6C$ 363
Tue 4/86:00 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 10/84:10 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6C$ 378
Wed 1/77:30 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop6h 43m
JetBlue
Sat 4/72:08 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop7h 31m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/6C$ 379
Tue 4/87:30 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop7h 38m
JetBlue
Sat 8/81:57 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop7h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/6C$ 381

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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 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 331

One-way from

C$ 148

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 466
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  • 4/8-8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 30m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

7:30 a.m.-2:08 p.m.

1 stop7h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/8

1:57 p.m.-10:37 p.m.

1 stop7h 40m

C$ 381

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/11

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

Nonstop2h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/12

11:18 a.m.-2:48 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 417

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/11

2:45 p.m.-4:25 p.m.

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/12

11:18 a.m.-2:48 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 417

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/11

2:45 p.m.-4:25 p.m.

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 17/11

11:18 a.m.-2:48 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 417
Quickest round-trip

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 23/8

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

Nonstop2h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 30/8

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

Nonstop2h 28m

C$ 431

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/7

2:19 p.m.-3:49 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 27/7

5:05 p.m.-8:42 p.m.

Nonstop2h 37m

C$ 431

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/8

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

Nonstop2h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/8

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

Nonstop2h 28m

C$ 431

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 31/7

8:40 a.m.-10:14 a.m.

Nonstop2h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/8

5:16 p.m.-12:59 a.m.

1 stop6h 43m

C$ 445

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 31/7

9:15 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop4h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/8

1:55 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops6h 55m

C$ 466

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/11

1:45 p.m.-5:31 p.m.

1 stop4h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/12

6:30 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

1 stop7h 41m

C$ 477

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

Booking 70 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$ 314). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 570). 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 9 June 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% 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?

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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
7.9
Good
8,394 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,394 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,394 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 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 JetBlue and Delta fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in about 2h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 54m. 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$ 276 on this airline. This flight start at 31% 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 Frontier (100%), KLM (93%) and Korean Air (93%).

  • 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$ 314). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 570). 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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