New Orleans

$94+ Cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans (DTT - MSY)

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DTT — MSY
Jun 9 — Jun 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or October, booked 66 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 May 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/21:59 pm
DTW
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MSY
1 stop27h 22m
Frontier
Sat 6/65:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$214
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:05 am
DTW
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MSY
1 stop14h 05m
Frontier
Mon 6/19:55 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$224
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/51:20 pm
DTW
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MSY
1 stop8h 50m
Frontier
Mon 6/89:55 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop25h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$226
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/171:19 pm
DTW
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MSY
1 stop8h 42m
Frontier
Mon 7/203:44 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop19h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$230
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 8/812:37 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop27h 11m
Frontier
Tue 8/111:00 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop28h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$233
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/291:20 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop8h 50m
Frontier
Mon 6/19:55 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$235
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Mon 6/156:10 am
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop11h 16m
Frontier
Thu 6/189:48 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop25h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$239
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Wed 6/312:44 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop22h 15m
Frontier
Fri 6/59:55 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop25h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$240
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:10 am
DTW
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MSY
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Mon 8/249:48 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop13h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 5/281:59 pm
DTW
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MSY
1 stop27h 22m
Frontier
Sat 5/305:21 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/112:55 pm
DTW
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MSY
2 stops28h 26m
Frontier
Fri 6/125:21 pm
MSY
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DTW
1 stop6h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$248

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 May 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Frontier)

One-way from

$94
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$338

Good round-trip deal

$409 or less

Good one-way deal

$240 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From Detroit (DTT) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) 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 May 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to New Orleans that are best for you.

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DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/22

2:19 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/25

11:22 am-2:51 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$359

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

8:35 am-10:09 am

Nonstop2h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/10

5:16 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 43m

$379

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/21

2:59 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop6h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/30

5:02 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$379

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/2

5:25 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/6

5:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$384

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

1:40 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops7h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/10

12:45 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$398

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/30

6:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops8h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/3

7:40 am-3:35 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$415

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/4

8:35 am-10:09 am

Nonstop2h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/8

11:04 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$429

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/7

6:30 am-11:55 am

2 stops6h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/14

5:30 am-5:40 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$461

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

6:00 am-1:14 pm

2 stops8h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/9

8:00 am-2:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$474

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW - MSY

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/25

2:23 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/27

12:46 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$479

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to New Orleans

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 83 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans (average of $41). Flying from Detroit to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,229). 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 May 10, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Detroit to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 May 10, 2026.

The most flights from DTT to MSY are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $199.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to New Orleans?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 50m.

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 May 10, 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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 30m 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 30m. Fly via Delta or Southwest 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 Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $86 and $199, respectively. These flights start at 70% 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 Frontier (100%), KLM (99%) or Korean Air (93%) 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 $403 for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $284 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $257.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans (average of $41). Flying from Detroit to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,229). 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$85Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$209Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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