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$119 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$258
Typical prices: $404-$216
Frontier
Sat 6/27Sat 7/4
DTW - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $339-$199
Delta
Tue 8/4Tue 8/11
DTW - MSY • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic Detroit-New Orleans flights.
Delta Main Cabin has less legroom; First Class adds eight extra inches.
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to New Orleans (DTW-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans

Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 4
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11h 20m
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$258Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23
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16h 21m
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5:02 pm - 12:40 am
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6h 38m
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$259Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
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10h 17m
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$260Frontier
Sun, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 8
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5:12 pm - 12:40 am
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6h 28m
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$261Frontier
Thu, Jul 16 - Sat, Jul 18
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$263Frontier
Mon, Jun 29 - Mon, Jul 6
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$264Frontier
Fri, Jun 26 - Thu, Jul 2
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$265Frontier
Mon, Jul 6 - Thu, Jul 9
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$268Frontier
Fri, Jun 26 - Mon, Jun 29
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$269Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9
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Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans departing in June.

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 Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Orleans, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday 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 October, where tickets cost $225 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $409 and $383 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 $416 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on MSY

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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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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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$107
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans was $107 for a one-way ticket and $258 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?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and New Orleans, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $432 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 $373 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 $298 or less one-way and $359 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.

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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

 
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

2.0 MediocreDawn, Jun 2026
BUF - BWI
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

I flew from Santa Fe to Denver to catch a flight to London and the transfer of my luggage on arrival at Denver to the London flight worked perfectly. The crew on the ground and on board for the London flight were so friendly and efficient.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

It was a short flight so I was expecting too much

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

The flight from Dallas to Tokyo was not on Japan Airlines. It was on American Airlines. Very disappointed that we did not fly on Japan Airlines. Will not be using you liars again. I’ll just book direct from the airline next time. Wish you could make this right and has us fly on Japan Air when heading back home to the US.

The Mario was so helpful and provided amazing customer service however l have being waiting for a callback for almost a week now and have not heard anything further after l informed them l wanted to change my date of traveling because of my hospital appointment even send them proof and l was unable to use manag your booking on their website is a bit frustrating and l would appreciate an update on My request as soon as possible. And have called them times without numbers no response

They made nearly everyone check their bag because the overhead bins are way too small. Extremely inconvenient

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

Movies on my phone are great. It would be nice to have a gluten free snack option.

It was what i expected. I like the movies you can access from your phone. It would be nice if there was a gluten free snack offered. But I did bring my own snack knowing there would not be a gluten free option

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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