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

The most flights from DTW to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans consider choosing Spirit Airlines (93%), Delta (86%) or WestJet (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans are Spirit Airlines, Delta and Southwest. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to New Orleans?

To fly from Detroit to New Orleans, you need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Louis Armstrong (MSY). Nonstop flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 2h 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Louis Armstrong offered by 5 different airlines.

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

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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans

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Round-trip from	$121 (Super.com)
One-way from	$53 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	February
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Average price	$248
Good round-trip deal	$138 or less
Good one-way deal	$108 or less

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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 November 20, 2025.

Sat 12/132:50 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/104:40 pmMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$124

Wed 12/311:40 amDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 50mSpirit Airlines

Fri 12/56:55 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop5h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$132

Thu 12/1811:59 amDTW - MSY

1 stop5h 28mFrontier

Thu 12/253:39 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop18h 46mFrontier

Deal found 11/18

$145

Sun 12/146:12 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/185:22 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$148

Wed 12/1012:12 pmDTW - MSY

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/142:02 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop17h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$153

Sat 12/132:50 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/142:02 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop17h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$154

Sat 12/136:12 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop18h 11mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/156:55 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$157

Sun 12/146:12 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/196:55 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop5h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$163

Best flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

Mon 1/265:51 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop6h 07mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/297:00 amMSY - DTW

1 stop5h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$215

Mon 1/58:51 amDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 55mDelta

Thu 1/811:51 amMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 29mDelta

Deal found 11/18

$239

Sun 1/45:49 amDTW - MSY

2 stops8h 19mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/710:35 amMSY - DTW

1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$264

Sun 12/213:22 pmDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 38mDelta

Wed 12/315:55 pmMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 39mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$239

Wed 1/212:28 pmDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 41mDelta

Wed 1/2811:31 amMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 26mDelta

Deal found 11/17

$239

Sun 1/43:22 pmDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 38mDelta

Sat 1/1012:16 pmMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 29mDelta

Deal found 11/20

$249

Thu 12/255:16 amDTW - MSY

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Wed 12/315:55 pmMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 39mDelta

Deal found 11/20

$259

Fri 1/232:28 pmDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 41mDelta

Wed 1/285:14 pmMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 31mDelta

Deal found 11/17

$269

Wed 1/148:51 amDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 56mDelta

Mon 1/195:14 pmMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 31mDelta

Deal found 11/18

$269

Wed 1/218:37 amDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 55mDelta

Sat 1/245:14 pmMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 31mDelta

Deal found 11/17

$269

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Wed 12/311:40 amDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 50mSpirit Airlines

Fri 12/56:55 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop5h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$132

Wed 12/1012:12 pmDTW - MSY

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/142:02 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop17h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$153

Sat 12/132:50 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/104:40 pmMSY - DTW

Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$124

Sat 12/132:50 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/142:02 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop17h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$154

Sat 12/136:12 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop18h 11mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/156:55 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$157

Sun 12/146:12 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/185:22 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$148

Sun 12/146:12 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/196:55 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop5h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$163

Thu 12/1811:59 amDTW - MSY

1 stop5h 28mFrontier

Thu 12/253:39 pmMSY - DTW

1 stop18h 46mFrontier

Deal found 11/18

$145

One-way flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

Thu 1/152:01 pmDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$53

Mon 1/192:01 pmDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$54

Mon 12/82:50 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop6h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$63

Fri 1/162:01 pmDTW - MSY

Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$69

Thu 12/1811:59 amDTW - MSY

1 stop5h 28mFrontier

Deal found 11/19

$71

Mon 12/1510:36 amDTW - MSY

1 stop6h 51mFrontier

Deal found 11/19

$73

Sun 1/410:55 amDTW - MSY

1 stop27h 19mFrontier

Deal found 11/18

$76

Thu 1/1512:19 pmDTW - MSY

1 stop29h 30mFrontier

Deal found 11/18

$78

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Mon 1/26

5:51 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 07m

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Thu 1/29

7:00 am-1:52 pm

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8:51 am-10:46 am

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11:51 am-3:20 pm

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3:22 pm-5:00 pm

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5:55 pm-9:34 pm

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Wed 1/21

2:28 pm-4:09 pm

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11:31 am-2:57 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$239

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3:22 pm-5:00 pm

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12:16 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

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Thu 12/25

5:16 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

5:55 pm-9:34 pm

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5:49 am-1:08 pm

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10:35 am-5:03 pm

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Fri 1/23

2:28 pm-4:09 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

5:14 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$269

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

8:51 am-10:47 am

Nonstop2h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/19

5:14 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$269

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Wed 1/21

8:37 am-10:32 am

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

5:14 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$269

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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 November.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans (average of $91). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

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DTW

For a quick security check, McNamara Terminal lines are typically under 10 minutes, even without TSA PreCheck or CLEAR.

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For a quick ride to downtown New Orleans, taxis offer a flat rate and are usually cheaper than rideshares.

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

4,251 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

7.9

Good

8,002 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,028 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

11,047 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

8,159 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

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What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to New Orleans?
To fly from Detroit to New Orleans, you need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Louis Armstrong (MSY). Nonstop flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 2h 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Louis Armstrong offered by 5 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?
Airlines like Spirit Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in about 2h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 12m. 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans round-trip?
Spirit Airlines, at $98, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans consider choosing Spirit Airlines (93%), Delta (86%) or WestJet (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?
While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans is generally $231, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $67. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $107 for that flight.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans (average of $91). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to New Orleans

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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$98	Average$218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$199	Average$383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$211	Average$406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$318	Average$431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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