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$65+ Cheap flights from Michigan to New Orleans (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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MSY
May 27 — Jun 31
Wed 5/27
Wed 6/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Michigan to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/166:55 am
ORD
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MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Tue 5/195:21 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 7/267:00 am
ORD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 8/210:19 am
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 36m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/196:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/225:27 pm
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 5/116:00 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Tue 5/265:21 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop17h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$180
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/85:30 pm
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop23h 03m
Frontier
Mon 5/114:25 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop6h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/206:00 am
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop10h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/265:29 pm
MSY
-
MDW
2 stops17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 6/16:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/55:27 pm
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/51:20 pm
DTW
-
MSY
1 stop8h 50m
Frontier
Mon 6/89:55 pm
MSY
-
DTW
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/27:34 pm
MDW
-
MSY
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/46:37 pm
MSY
-
MDW
1 stop16h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$182
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Mon 5/185:25 am
ORD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/215:27 pm
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/175:25 am
ORD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/225:29 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop29h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 5/126:55 am
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop9h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/145:27 pm
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$184

Find flight deals from Michigan to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated April 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$354

Good round-trip deal

$379 or less

Good one-way deal

$240 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 April 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/17

5:30 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop21h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/20

10:19 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$215

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

8:11 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/26

7:13 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 32m

$252

South BendNew Orleans

SBN - MSY

SBNMSY

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 7/25

4:41 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/1

7:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$291

South BendNew Orleans

SBN - MSY

SBNMSY

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 5/23

6:26 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$291

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

2:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/17

9:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop12h 25m

$309

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

6:40 am-9:13 am

Nonstop2h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/13

7:13 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 32m

$313

Grand RapidsNew Orleans

GRR - MSY

GRRMSY

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 5/18

5:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/19

3:05 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$316

KalamazooNew Orleans

AZO - MSY

AZOMSY

Kalamazoo Intl

Wed 7/22

5:30 am-2:17 pm

2 stops9h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/26

5:05 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$324

South BendNew Orleans

SBN - MSY

SBNMSY

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 5/20

9:59 am-2:56 pm

1 stop5h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/23

7:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$329

ChicagoNew Orleans

ORD - MSY

ORDMSY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

7:00 am-9:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

6:30 am-9:14 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$337

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Michigan to New Orleans?

The price you pay for your flight from Michigan to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 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 Michigan to New Orleans?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to New Orleans (average of $41). Flying from Michigan to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,003). 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 MI to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 April 27, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Michigan to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Michigan to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan 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 April 27, 2026.

The most flights from USMI to MSY are scheduled on a Sunday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan 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 airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Michigan?

    For a flight from Michigan to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Departing from Michigan to New Orleans will take you 2h 36m. There are 838 mi between Michigan and New Orleans. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Michigan to New Orleans for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to New Orleans?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Chicago Midway - New Orleans Louis Armstrong when deciding on the best route from Michigan to New Orleans.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Michigan to New Orleans are KLM (100%), Frontier (94%) and Korean Air (92%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Michigan to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $379, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $233. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $157.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Michigan to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Michigan to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Michigan to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to New Orleans?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to New Orleans (average of $41). Flying from Michigan to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,003). 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 Michigan to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 April 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$85Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$93Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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