$153 Cheap American Airlines flights Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY)

Set the "Price (lowest to highest)" filter on Expedia to search for cheap American Airlines return flights from $199 from DTW to MSY. Affordable one-way fares from $153 are also on offer.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Begin your search one to three months ahead of your departure date to get cheaper fares on American Airlines flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance versus last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also cut costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it's 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Time it well, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic trips.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC's global airline sales database.

Sort your results by "Morning" and "Early Morning" to find the earliest flights from DTW to MSY. Heading off early means you're less likely to experience cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.