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Cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans from C$ 145

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MSY
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in March or September, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 255

One-way from

C$ 145

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 385

Good round-trip deal

C$ 230 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 119 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 24/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 11m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 02m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 24 April 2025.

Sat 24/58:48 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop11h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 31/59:25 a.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop4h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 255
Sat 12/77:45 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop10h 11mJetBlue
Tue 15/72:29 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop7h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4C$ 317
Fri 22/812:56 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop21h 55mSun Country Air
Sat 30/87:55 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop21h 05mSun Country Air
Deal found 23/4C$ 325
Tue 17/68:50 a.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 27mDelta
Mon 23/64:44 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 38mDelta
Deal found 24/4C$ 331
Sat 28/66:55 p.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Wed 2/75:25 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 346
Tue 13/56:00 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/52:18 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4C$ 478
Tue 10/65:27 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops25h 34mAlaska Airlines
Fri 20/67:10 a.m.MSY - DTW
2 stops32h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 1,134

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Detroit

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New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/5

8:48 p.m.-7:02 a.m.

1 stop11h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 31/5

9:25 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop4h 57m

C$ 255

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/7

7:45 a.m.-4:56 p.m.

1 stop10h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 15/7

2:29 p.m.-10:46 p.m.

1 stop7h 17m

C$ 317

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/8

12:56 p.m.-9:51 a.m.

1 stop21h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 30/8

7:55 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 05m

C$ 325

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/6

8:50 a.m.-10:17 a.m.

Nonstop2h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 23/6

4:44 p.m.-8:22 p.m.

Nonstop2h 38m

C$ 331

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/6

6:55 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/7

5:25 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop4h 30m

C$ 346

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/5

6:00 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop4h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 13/5

2:18 p.m.-10:07 p.m.

1 stop6h 49m

C$ 478

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/6

5:27 a.m.-6:01 a.m.

2 stops25h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 20/6

7:10 a.m.-4:16 p.m.

2 stops32h 06m

C$ 1,134

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/6

9:04 a.m.-5:06 p.m.

1 stop9h 02m

C$ 145

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/6

11:15 a.m.-5:12 p.m.

1 stop6h 57m

C$ 156

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/7

8:45 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 180

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 18 April 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$ 635). 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 24 April 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% 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 30 March 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 24 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to New Orleans. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 31m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 6 outbound flights 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$ 255 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Sun Country Air, starting at C$ 317 and C$ 325 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit to New Orleans for 30% 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$ 145. Sun Country Air flights start at C$ 156 while deals on Southwest start at C$ 180 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: Spirit Airlines (76%), Korean Air (75%), WestJet( 74%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 89. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for C$ 439 on average our data indicates C$ 195 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$ 635). 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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