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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans from C$ 104

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MSY
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 Monday or Tuesday 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 28 April 2026.

Fri 15/56:05 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop23h 16m
Frontier
Tue 19/55:21 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 25/4C$ 295
Wed 27/56:20 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Sun 31/59:55 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4C$ 307
Mon 25/512:44 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
2 stops28h 37m
Frontier
Mon 1/65:21 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop18h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 27/4C$ 311
Sat 29/86:15 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
2 stops16h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/85:21 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 313
Mon 25/512:44 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/65:21 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop18h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 316
Sat 29/812:35 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop27h 14m
Frontier
Mon 31/85:21 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4C$ 328
Fri 24/712:37 p.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop27h 11m
Frontier
Mon 27/75:20 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 27/4C$ 332
Tue 11/87:00 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Tue 18/84:25 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 339
Fri 24/76:10 a.m.
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Fri 24/79:48 p.m.
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop13h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 27/4C$ 343

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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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 295

One-way from

C$ 104

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 516
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  • Frontier
  • 15/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 34m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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  • Frontier
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 31m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
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Price

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Quickest round-trip

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/8

8:50 a.m.-10:24 a.m.

Nonstop2h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/8

11:19 a.m.-2:48 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 490

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/9

8:50 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 23/9

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

Nonstop2h 33m

C$ 490

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/8

8:40 a.m.-3:04 p.m.

1 stop7h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 30/8

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

Nonstop2h 33m

C$ 504

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/9

8:50 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/9

4:15 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 15m

C$ 504

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/9

5:20 a.m.-8:52 a.m.

1 stop4h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 28/9

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

Nonstop2h 33m

C$ 504

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/10

3:15 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops9h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/10

5:50 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 525

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/9

5:35 a.m.-1:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/9

2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 525

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 27/5

2:29 p.m.-4:04 p.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 31/5

5:09 p.m.-8:42 p.m.

Nonstop2h 33m

C$ 559

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 25/5

2:29 p.m.-4:04 p.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/6

5:09 p.m.-8:42 p.m.

Nonstop2h 33m

C$ 559
Cheapest one-way

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 19/5

7:07 a.m.-6:01 p.m.

2 stops11h 54m

C$ 249

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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 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$ 310). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 516). 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 April 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% 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?

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 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and Spirit 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,631 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 4 daily flights to New Orleans from 2 different airlines. 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 fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in about 2h 34m. 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$ 96 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at C$ 271. These flights start at 74% 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 KLM (100%), Frontier (94%) and Korean Air (92%).

  • 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$ 310). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 516). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 96AverageC$ 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 271AverageC$ 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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