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$60+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — DTW
May 14 — May 211
Thu 5/14
Thu 5/21
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 October or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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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 April 14, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/125:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop22h 59m
Frontier
Tue 5/196:50 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Tue 5/55:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 38m
Frontier
Sat 5/96:00 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop11h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 4/9$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/55:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 38m
Frontier
Sun 5/101:59 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop27h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Wed 5/135:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Sat 5/166:00 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop11h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$138
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/159:55 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop25h 04m
Frontier
Mon 5/187:55 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop14h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 4/12$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Sat 5/95:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Sat 5/166:00 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop11h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 4/11$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Fri 5/295:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Tue 6/26:50 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/11$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Mon 6/15:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Wed 6/105:38 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop23h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/10$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Thu 5/285:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 17m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:05 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop23h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 4/304:45 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/76:30 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$157

Find 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 April 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$60
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$341

Good round-trip deal

$359 or less

Good one-way deal

$235 or less
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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 April 14, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/29

11:19 am-2:51 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/5

8:48 am-10:24 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$359

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/12

11:19 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/17

8:50 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$359
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/14

5:09 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/16

2:29 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$359

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/22

5:09 pm-8:42 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/25

2:29 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$359

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/22

5:13 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

8:48 am-10:24 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$369

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/19

11:19 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/21

8:50 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$429

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/22

2:15 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

6:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$439

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/8

11:19 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/23

9:04 am-3:13 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$439

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/21

5:09 pm-8:42 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

8:48 am-10:24 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$478

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/18

3:00 pm-12:15 am

2 stops8h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/21

6:30 am-2:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$489

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Detroit in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit

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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 April 10, 2026.

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 44 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $51). Flying from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 April 14, 2026.

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 59% 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 April 11, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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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 April 14, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andSpirit 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
4,328 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,405 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,614 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 24m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 7 outbound flights from Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 3 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 32m. Fly via Delta 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 $77, 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 71% 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 $52. Users have also found prices from $58 and $100 on Southwest and Frontier, 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%), KLM (91%), WestJet( 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 $370, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $163.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $51). Flying from New Orleans to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Detroit

Discover the top 3 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 April 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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