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$65+ Cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans (DTT - MSY)

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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MSY
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or November, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Friday

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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 March 22, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sun 4/1211:07 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop24h 30m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:32 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop16h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sun 4/51:28 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop6h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/811:24 am
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop21h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/44:17 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop7h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/811:24 am
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop21h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$159
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 5/310:27 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop17h 17m
Frontier
Wed 5/65:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/25:42 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop24h 50m
Frontier
Wed 5/65:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/1710:10 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/206:32 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop16h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/108:43 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop13h 51m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:32 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop16h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/56:50 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/65:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/1410:05 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/236:32 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop13h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/166:20 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Wed 5/205:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/71:20 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop8h 50m
Frontier
Mon 5/119:55 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop25h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$171

Find 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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$152
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$252 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/7

6:15 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/13

8:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$359

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

8:50 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/1

11:18 am-2:51 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$359

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/29

2:29 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/3

5:09 pm-8:42 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$359
Quickest round-trip

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/11

2:29 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/16

5:09 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$359

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/15

8:50 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/22

11:18 am-2:51 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$359

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

7:30 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/24

11:18 am-2:51 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$369

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/22

8:40 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/25

9:57 am-3:11 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$379

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/15

4:45 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop4h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/22

9:55 am-6:30 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$384

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-1:14 pm

2 stops8h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/8

12:07 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$389

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/7

5:55 am-11:50 am

2 stops6h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/13

5:10 am-12:40 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$429

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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 Detroit to New Orleans in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Detroit-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-New Orleans 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 Detroit-New Orleans 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 Detroit to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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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 March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 84 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Detroit to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 March 22, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Detroit 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 March 22, 2026.

The most flights from DTT to MSY are scheduled on a Sunday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to New Orleans?

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 March 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Detroit to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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
8,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,490 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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
8,531 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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 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?

    Booking a flight from Detroit All airports (DTT) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to New Orleans. On a typical day, there are 5 flights from All airports to Louis Armstrong, all of which are around 2h 29m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from All airports to New Orleans.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to New Orleans in 2h 35m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 928 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $85. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $88 and $93, respectively. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $61 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $68 and $73, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to New Orleans?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to New Orleans consider choosing KLM (100%), Frontier (91%) or Korean Air (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $282 for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $104 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $166.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Detroit to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to New Orleans. 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$85Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$93Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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