New Orleans

$46+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans (DTW - MSY)

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DTW — MSY
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans

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 December 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/810:36 amDTW - MSY
1 stop11h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/103:20 pmMSY - DTW
1 stop29h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/142:28 pmDTW - MSY
1 stop18h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/165:15 amMSY - DTW
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$169
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/1211:13 amDTW - MSY
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/145:15 amMSY - DTW
1 stop11h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$173
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Sat 12/1311:13 amDTW - MSY
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/233:10 pmMSY - DTW
1 stop7h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$176
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Thu 12/1111:13 amDTW - MSY
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/145:15 amMSY - DTW
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/165:50 amDTW - MSY
2 stops16h 52mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/186:55 pmMSY - DTW
1 stop5h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$182
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Thu 12/1111:13 amDTW - MSY
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/133:20 pmMSY - DTW
1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/305:50 amDTW - MSY
1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/65:05 pmMSY - DTW
1 stop14h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$189
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/132:50 pmDTW - MSY
1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/145:15 amMSY - DTW
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:58 pmDTW - MSY
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/163:20 pmMSY - DTW
2 stops15h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$191

Find flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$123
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$46
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$213 or less

Good one-way deal

$81 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans that are best for you.

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DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

2:28 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/23

5:14 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$199

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

2:28 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/4

11:42 am-3:08 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$199

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/28

2:28 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/30

5:14 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$199

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

8:50 am-10:45 am

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

5:14 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$199

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

2:28 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/11

11:31 am-2:57 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$249

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

8:45 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/10

12:16 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$249

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

8:51 am-10:47 am

Nonstop2h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/10

12:16 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$249

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

2:28 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

5:14 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$249

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

6:25 am-1:40 pm

2 stops8h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/7

5:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 15m

$257

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

2:01 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$51

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 November 28, 2025.

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?

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 December 4, 2025.

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 35% 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

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

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

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

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

MSY

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

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 December 4, 2025.
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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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?

    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 33m 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 6 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Delta fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans in about 2h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 928 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $96, 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 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans are Spirit Airlines ($56), American Airlines ($73), and Delta ($98).

  • 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%), WestJet (92%) or Delta (88%) 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 $244, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $69. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $91 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 6 airlines flying from Detroit to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$211Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$245Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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