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

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $80 and $140 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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: Korean Air (100%), Air France (81%), Delta( 79%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Spirit Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 117% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in November. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from New Orleans in October are about $229 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $57.

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 29m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 4 different airlines.

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.

$55+ Flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from New Orleans to Detroit with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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

Round-trip from	$148 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$55 (FlightHub)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$249
Good round-trip deal	$199 or less
Good one-way deal	$178 or less

From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Search Deals

One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Search Deals

Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

Search Deals

Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

Search Deals

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Detroit

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Detroit
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 July 3, 2025.

Fri 7/182:15 pmMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines

Fri 7/187:51 pmDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$148

Mon 7/284:28 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/39:36 amDTW - MSY

1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$155

Wed 9/1711:30 amMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 30mDelta

Sat 9/278:57 amDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 28mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$179

Best flights from New Orleans to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Fri 7/182:15 pmMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines

Fri 7/187:51 pmDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$148

Mon 7/284:28 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/39:36 amDTW - MSY

1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$155

Wed 9/1711:30 amMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 30mDelta

Sat 9/278:57 amDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 28mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$179

Last-minute flights from New Orleans to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Detroit. Data last updated July 3, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 7/911:15 amMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 30mDelta

Mon 7/218:52 amDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 28mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$474

Wed 7/92:18 pmMSY - DTW

2 stops8h 39mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/216:00 amDTW - MSY

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$594

Thu 7/106:15 amMSY - DTW

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/139:36 amDTW - MSY

1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$224

Fri 7/114:04 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines

Mon 7/217:51 pmDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$156

Fri 7/114:53 pmMSY - DTW

2 stops30h 16mAlaska Airlines

Mon 7/215:00 amDTW - MSY

2 stops35h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$1,235

Fri 7/182:15 pmMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines

Fri 7/187:51 pmDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$148

Mon 7/284:28 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/39:36 amDTW - MSY

1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$155

Sat 8/237:00 amMSY - DTW

1 stop4h 57mDelta

Tue 8/268:40 amDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 28mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$189

One-way flights from New Orleans to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from New Orleans to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Tue 7/226:15 amMSY - DTW

1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$55

Thu 7/314:56 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop17h 19mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$80

Sat 8/235:15 amMSY - DTW

2 stops6h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$140

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/18

2:15 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/18

7:51 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$148

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/28

4:28 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

9:36 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$155

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/17

11:30 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/27

8:57 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$179

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/22

6:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$55

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/31

4:56 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 19m

$80

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/23

5:15 am-1:14 pm

2 stops6h 59m

$140

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/2

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

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.

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.

Our travel experts

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY and DTW

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.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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?

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 75% 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?

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. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Spirit 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,086 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,286 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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 29m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 4 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $148, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $179. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $80 and $140 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.
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: Korean Air (100%), Air France (81%), Delta( 79%).
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 $305, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $112.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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.

See more FAQs

Sterling Heights

Warren

Dearborn

Troy

Novi

Southfield

Clarkston

Plymouth

Romulus

Auburn Hills

Utica

Monroe

Roseville

Wixom

Port Huron

Belleville

Brighton

Livonia

Fremont

Madison Heights

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to Detroit

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$59	Average$182	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$199	Average$342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$209	Average$367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$226	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$55+ 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from New Orleans to Detroit with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

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

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Good round-trip deal

Good one-way deal

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Detroit

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to DetroitExplore 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 July 3, 2025.

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 July 3, 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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

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

Airports

MSY

DTW

Our travel experts

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.

Cheapflights Insights

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 June 27, 2025.

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

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 July 3, 2025.

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 June 29, 2025.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traveling to a place near New Orleans?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for New Orleans to Detroit

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to Detroit

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Detroit
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 July 3, 2025.