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Cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans from C$ 72

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.
DTT — MSY
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or March, booked 49 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 (DTT) 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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 219

One-way from

C$ 72

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 308

Good round-trip deal

C$ 271 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 18/7-20/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 01m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 16/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) 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 3 July 2025.

Fri 18/79:22 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop24h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sun 20/76:15 a.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 219
Tue 30/98:57 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Sat 4/1011:30 a.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/7C$ 244
Sat 20/91:20 p.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Tue 23/97:30 a.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7C$ 278
Fri 31/1011:32 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop6h 50mJetBlue
Thu 6/116:38 a.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop5h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 3/7C$ 304
Thu 14/87:14 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 21/82:20 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 401

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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 18/7

9:22 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop24h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 20/7

6:15 a.m.-10:03 p.m.

1 stop14h 48m

C$ 219

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/9

8:57 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/10

11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 244

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 20/9

1:20 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 23/9

7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 00m

C$ 278

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 31/10

11:32 a.m.-5:22 p.m.

1 stop6h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/11

6:38 a.m.-1:24 p.m.

1 stop5h 46m

C$ 304

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$ 401

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 16/8

8:40 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

1 stop11h 20m

C$ 72

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/9

6:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops7h 30m

C$ 143

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 16/9

2:10 p.m.-9:42 p.m.

2 stops8h 32m

C$ 191

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 16/9

8:57 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 28m

C$ 271

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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 to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit 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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans (average of C$ 521). Flying from Detroit to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 644). 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 DTT 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 3 July 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Detroit to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit 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 29 June 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit 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 3 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Detroit to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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?

    To fly from Detroit to New Orleans, you need to book a flight from All airports (DTT) to Louis Armstrong (MSY). Nonstop flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from Detroit All airports take 2h 33m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from All airports to Louis Armstrong offered by 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to New Orleans round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to New Orleans is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 219 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at C$ 244 and C$ 278 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit to New Orleans for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to New Orleans one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 72. Southwest flights start at C$ 143 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 191 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to New Orleans?

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (93%), KLM (78%), Korean Air( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 229. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for C$ 219 on average our data indicates C$ 296 when flying from Detroit to New Orleans.

  • 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 to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans (average of C$ 521). Flying from Detroit to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 644). 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$ 131AverageC$ 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 271AverageC$ 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 302AverageC$ 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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