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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans from C$ 81

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MSY
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or January, booked 38 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 (DTW) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 197

One-way from

C$ 81

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 472

Good round-trip deal

C$ 188 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 87 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 14/3-18/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 12m total
  • Detroit to New Orleans
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 2/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m 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. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 21 February 2025.

Fri 14/35:48 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Tue 18/32:46 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 197
Sat 22/23:53 p.m.DTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 46mDelta
Mon 24/25:15 p.m.MSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 32mDelta
Deal found 19/2C$ 280
Wed 9/46:45 a.m.DTW - MSY
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Tue 15/47:00 a.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2C$ 374
Tue 25/26:05 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/310:38 a.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 409
Tue 4/116:20 a.m.DTW - MSY
1 stop9h 35mJetBlue
Tue 11/113:50 p.m.MSY - DTW
1 stop7h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2C$ 557

Find flights from Detroit to New Orleans within your budget

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/3

5:48 p.m.-7:27 p.m.

Nonstop2h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 18/3

2:46 p.m.-6:19 p.m.

Nonstop2h 33m

C$ 197

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/3

2:36 p.m.-4:22 p.m.

Nonstop2h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/3

5:15 p.m.-8:47 p.m.

Nonstop2h 32m

C$ 280

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/4

6:45 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

2 stops7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 15/4

7:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop4h 15m

C$ 374

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/3

5:57 p.m.-10:22 p.m.

1 stop5h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/4

5:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops9h 20m

C$ 473

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/7

6:45 a.m.-11:31 a.m.

1 stop5h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 18/7

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

1 stop7h 17m

C$ 653

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/3

5:56 p.m.-7:36 p.m.

Nonstop2h 40m

C$ 81

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/4

2:10 p.m.-6:47 p.m.

1 stop29h 37m

C$ 102

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/3

2:36 p.m.-4:22 p.m.

Nonstop2h 46m

C$ 141

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 18/8

6:45 a.m.-11:31 a.m.

1 stop5h 46m

C$ 172

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/3

5:50 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

C$ 205

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 14 February 2025.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans (average of C$ 521). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 640). 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 DTW 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 21 February 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 16 February 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from DTW to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit to New Orleans. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New Orleans from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to New Orleans from 3 different airlines. 2h 40m is how long a flight from Detroit to New Orleans Louis Armstrong will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 197 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at C$ 280 and C$ 374 round-trip. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    C$ 81 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from C$ 102 and C$ 141, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans are KLM (100%), Air France (100%) and Korean Air (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans? While on average our users pay C$ 247, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 79. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around C$ 197.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans (average of C$ 521). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 640). 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$ 139AverageC$ 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 282AverageC$ 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 409AverageC$ 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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