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Currently, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the main airport in Detroit, especially for flights coming from New Orleans. However, you can fly to Detroit via one of the other three airports located near DTW. These airports include Detroit (DTT), Willow Run (YIP), and Detroit City (DET).

MSY has one terminal with 35 gates and three concourses. Ticketing and departures are located on Level 3. This is where you will obtain your flight ticket before heading to Level 2 where TSA Security Screening is located. Once you are done with baggage scrutiny and security clearance, you will be free to board your flight from New Orleans to Detroit through one of its countless gates.

Yes. You can find Animal Relief Areas at Detroit Metro Airport. These areas are strategically located both inside and outside the airport terminals. The McNamara Terminal provides up to two Animal Relief Areas with one located on the Lower Level just outside the International Arrivals. The other one is found within the terminal (post-security) next to Gate A-34. Always look out for the sign, “Pet/Service Animal Relief Area” once you arrive at DTW with your pet.

The MYS is free of architectural barriers to travelers with limited mobility. Handicap-accessible routes are provided throughout the airport to facilitate the free movement of passengers with limited mobility. Wheelchair assistance is available upon request from gate agents or the airline ticket counter located on Level 1. Other facilities for passengers with various disabilities at MYS include visual paging, TTY calls, TSA cares, Hidden Disabilities Program, and adult changing tables in the companion/family care rooms on Level 2.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between New Orleans and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $237 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $308 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 3% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 40% on the New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $463, a difference of $184. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:14 am and lands at 1:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:56 pm and lands at 8:25 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 31% above the route average of $308. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 2h 29m, covering 928 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $140 to $1,373. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 28m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 7h 20m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget
· Thrifty
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $223 to $402, with an average of $308 over the past 12 months. Anything below $223 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.