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Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11 inches more legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Go Big fare includes priority check-in and free in-flight Wi-Fi.

Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing travel convenience.


Delta First Class provides eight extra inches of legroom compared to Main Cabin seats.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
DTW

For early departures, consider staying at an airport hotel offering shuttle service to DTW, saving time and hassle in the morning.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
MSY

Upon arrival at MSY, the ground transportation center offers easy access to rideshares and taxis, ensuring a smooth trip to New Orleans.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
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Stefanie Waldek

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Find cheap flights to New Orleans

Planning a trip from Detroit to New Orleans? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to New Orleans, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Orleans, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans is January, where tickets cost $243 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $333 and $309 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $693 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$48
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to New Orleans

When to book flights from Detroit to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to New Orleans flights

  • Which lounges are available at Detroit Metro Airport?

    Detroit Metro Airport hosts multiple lounges for premium passengers and military personnel, and one that allows passengers to buy a day pass. The Lufthansa Business Lounge is located in the North Terminal, and the Freedom Center Armed Services lounges, dedicated to U.S. military members, are located in the McNamara Terminal and the North Terminal. Delta Air Lines operates the Delta Sky Club near Gate A in the McNamara Terminal.

  • Where can I dine or access grab-and-go services at Detroit Metro Airport?

    There are several restaurants, cafes and bars at Detroit Metro Airport where passengers can fuel up before their flight. Visit Longhorn Steakhouse or Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in McNamara Terminal for a sit-down meal. Grab a takeaway from Starbucks or snacks from Brioche Dorée in the North Terminal.

  • Which ground transportation options are available at MSY Airport?

    Travelers landing at MSY can access buses, airport shuttles and taxis that offer transportation services to various places. Group travelers can take the E2 Airport Express bus from the airport to central New Orleans. The airport shuttles serve the hotels in the central business district and are found on the lower level in the baggage claim area, while taxis are on the first level outside the baggage claim.

  • Are there baby facilities at MSY Airport?

    Yes. MSY has three convenient nursing rooms for traveling mothers. You can use the rooms to breastfeed your baby or pump breast milk. They are located on Concourse A near Gate A3, next to Gate B9 of Concourse B and Gate C8 of Concourse C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans was $48 for a one-way ticket and $99 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and New Orleans?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to New Orleans?

    On your way to New Orleans, you’ll fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You’ll be landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to New Orleans?

    Delta, JetBlue, Aeromexico, American Airlines, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and New Orleans.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $414 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $394 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $93 or less one-way and $116 or less round-trip.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit and is a great option for family travelers. Your kids can have fun at the children’s play areas in McNamara Terminal in between Gates B20 and B21, and the North Terminal next to Gate D16. Kid-friendly attractions at the airport include a 39-foot wide water feature, which gives them a fantastic experience on the concourses.
  • Travelers can easily drive to Detroit Metro Airport because the airport has various parking facilities serving its travelers. You can access short-term parking services in the McNamara Terminal and the Blue Deck of the North Terminal. There are covered garages ideal for electric vehicles next to the McNamara Terminal. Park at the Green Lots for extended stays, and from there you can reach the terminals through airport shuttle buses.
  • Detroit Metro Airport acknowledges the importance of caring for pets and providing facilities for our traveling pets. Passengers can take their furry friends to the outdoor pet relief area outside the international arrivals at the McNamara Terminal to stretch and have fun in the grass area before your flight. There is also an indoor pet relief area inside the secure area in the North Terminal where pets can relieve themselves.
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has enhanced accessibility suitable to disabled travelers. Ramps, specialized toilets for wheelchair utilization and elevators are available throughout the airport and TDD telephones for passengers with hearing impairment are also available in the terminals. The airport’s airlines are responsible for offering special assistance to passengers who need additional help.
  • MSY Airport is an ideal landing airport for corporate travelers. The airport hosts Travelers America Business Center in the main ticketing hall, offering photocopying, fax, and other services. You can go to the Delta Crown Room on Concourse D if you want to have business meetings or catch up with work.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to New Orleans?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Delta, WestJet, Air France, +3 more

Delta, WestJet, +4 more

Wednesday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4243 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
Airline reviews

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

Ring in first class for an overnight flight, there was no blankets nor pillows for first class customers.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

The flight was delayed twice with minimal explanation. The terminal and airplane were filthy. The food voucher didn’t even cover a tiny pizza from a kiosk in the terminal. All in all, a pretty miserable experience for a flight to attend a funeral

I will use spirit more New clean aircraft Excellent crew ! Quick boarding process !

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

Everything was fine, but there was no food or entertainment, so I didn’t know how to rate that.

I've flown Spirit many times. However, they seem to be getting worse. I don't understand how the contracts with the gates at the airport works, but Spirit never seems to have a gate ready when we land. This happened again on this flight. And once again, baggage took forever to arrive at the baggage claim belt. This time it was about 45 minutes to an hour, late at night, when the airport was not crowded. On a previous trip, they lost the luggage cart and we were all waiting for about 3 hours for our luggage. Plus, I did get a deal through Kayak on a flight that was shown sold out on Spirit's site. However, by the time I added all the luggage, and didn't even pick seats, I could have taken any direct flight I wanted through Delta. I'm about done with Spirit.

I made it safely. The flight was delayed, though. Not upset or expect anything.

Great experience overall. Early boarding, no delays. Drinks and snacks are not included in price and very expensive. Seats are not very comfortable. Not as much space or padding as other airlines. Good for a quick cheap flight.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

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