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$54+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (MSY - DTW)

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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — DTW
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jue. 10/16
jue. 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or October, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Detroit (DTW). 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 septiembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$113
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$54
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$207

Good round-trip deal

$159 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 16, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/117:30 pmMSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
mar. 11/189:20 pmDTW - MSY
1 stop11h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$113
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vie. 10/243:21 pmMSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines
lun. 10/273:05 pmDTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$115
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/47:30 pmMSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
lun. 12/84:59 pmDTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$116
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jue. 12/47:30 pmMSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
vie. 12/54:59 pmDTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$117
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/38:39 pmMSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines
dom. 10/54:00 pmDTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$123
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sáb. 10/111:50 pmMSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 25mSpirit Airlines
lun. 10/137:22 amDTW - MSY
1 stop4h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$124
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mié. 12/37:30 pmMSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
jue. 12/114:59 pmDTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/27:30 pmMSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
jue. 12/114:59 pmDTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$131
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vie. 10/172:03 pmMSY - DTW
1 stop5h 53mSpirit Airlines
dom. 10/196:47 amDTW - MSY
1 stop5h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$135

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Detroit 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 10/11

1:50 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/15

11:14 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$115

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 12/4

7:30 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 12/8

4:59 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$116

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 10/29

1:50 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 11/3

7:22 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 30m

$124

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/17

2:03 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 10/19

4:00 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$124

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 10/16

1:50 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/22

3:42 pm-8:07 am

2 stops17h 25m

$149

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 10/22

11:25 am-10:37 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/23

4:00 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$153

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 12/6

5:14 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 12/9

8:49 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$179

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 12/3

5:14 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 12/9

2:33 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$179

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 12/4

5:14 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 12/10

8:49 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$179

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 12/5

5:14 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 12/9

2:33 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$179

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The best insider tips for New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
MSY

Expect efficient security at MSY with average wait times around 15 minutes, thanks to a single checkpoint for all passengers.

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DTW

For a quick trip to downtown Detroit, consider the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX). It offers luxury buses with comfy chairs and free Wi-Fi.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Detroit. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 34 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 MSY to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 77% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Detroit. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated septiembre 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Detroit. 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 New Orleans to Detroit?

    To fly from New Orleans to Detroit, you need to book a flight from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Nonstop flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from New Orleans Louis Armstrong take 2h 20m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 outbound flights from Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 2h 25m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 928 mi between New Orleans and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $80, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $179 and $218, respectively. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 66% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Before booking your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (91%), KLM (89%), Virgin Atlantic( 87%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $459, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $49. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $113.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Detroit 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 New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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