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$58+ Cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans (DTT - MSY)

DTT — MSY
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in February or March, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to New Orleans

Thu 12/177:51 am -
1 stop10h 14m
Sun 12/209:10 am -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 11/4$271
Sun 11/229:30 pm -
1 stop10h 29m
Tue 11/2411:05 am -
1 stop13h 04m
Deal found 11/2$272
Tue 12/16:08 pm -
1 stop15h 30m
Sat 12/129:26 am -
1 stop10h 34m
Deal found 11/3$273
Thu 11/268:31 pm -
1 stop14h 39m
Mon 12/76:05 pm -
1 stop18h 03m
Deal found 11/3$274
Sat 12/2610:28 pm -
1 stop11h 27m
Wed 12/309:33 am -
1 stop14h 34m
Deal found 11/3$277
Fri 12/47:25 am -
1 stop12h 33m
Wed 12/99:26 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Deal found 11/3$278
Sun 11/229:30 pm -
1 stop10h 29m
Thu 11/2611:05 am -
1 stop13h 04m
Deal found 11/2$279
Sun 11/229:30 pm -
1 stop10h 29m
Mon 11/2311:05 am -
1 stop13h 04m
Deal found 11/2$281
Sat 11/286:35 am -
1 stop26h 48m
Tue 12/89:26 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Deal found 11/3$282
Thu 12/34:21 pm -
2 stops17h 17m
Fri 12/112:18 pm -
2 stops22h 29m
Deal found 11/2$283
Sun 11/228:31 pm -
1 stop14h 39m
Wed 11/256:09 pm -
2 stops16h 32m
Deal found 10/30$284

Find flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(Frontier)

One-way from

$58
(WAYA)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$362

Good round-trip deal

$369 or less

Good one-way deal

$263 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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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. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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DetroitNew Orleans

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/11

4:20 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop6h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$117

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/12

6:40 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$235
Quickest round-trip

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/29

3:51 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/10

8:40 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/8

8:40 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/22

8:40 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/21

7:51 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop4h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/25

5:12 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$309

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/28

5:40 am-12:35 pm

2 stops7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$315

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/28

3:51 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$329

DetroitNew Orleans

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DTWMSY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/10

10:25 am-7:49 pm

2 stops10h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$334

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to New Orleans

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 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

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 $268). Flying from Detroit to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 64% on flights from Detroit to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to New Orleans

The most flights from DTT to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to New Orleans flights typically cost between $289 and $507 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $271 on Frontier (Dec 17-Dec 20).

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

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

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

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $273.

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

Flights via Nashville (BNA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 05m.

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

Flights via St. Louis (STL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 48m.

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 49 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andFrontier 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 4 flights from All airports to Louis Armstrong, all of which are around 2h 34m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 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 4h 29m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines 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 $101. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $215 and $219, respectively. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $104 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $155 and $203, 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%), Korean Air (100%) or Delta (96%) 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 $263 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $186.

  • 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 $268). Flying from Detroit to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$215Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$239Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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