$54 Cheap Flights from Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY)

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Cheap Flights from Detroit to New Orleans (DTW-MSY)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $54 for one-way flights and $97 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 28
DTW
Detroit
MSY
New Orleans
$97 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from Detroit to New Orleans, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $97 found 16 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 8
DTW
Detroit
MSY
New Orleans
$108 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$108
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from Detroit to New Orleans, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $108 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 17
DTW
Detroit
MSY
New Orleans
$111 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$111
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from Detroit to New Orleans, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $111 found 6 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 28
DTW
Detroit
MSY
New Orleans
$113 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$113
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 20 from Detroit to New Orleans, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $113 found 8 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 11
DTW
Detroit
MSY
New Orleans
$115 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$115
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 9 from Detroit to New Orleans, returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $115 found 21 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 10
DTW
Detroit
MSY
New Orleans
$118 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$118
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from Detroit to New Orleans, returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $118 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 28
DTW
Detroit
MSY
New Orleans
$129 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$129
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from Detroit to New Orleans, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $129 found 16 hours ago
Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
DTW
Detroit
MSY
New Orleans
$159 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from Detroit to New Orleans, returning Thu, Jan 29, priced at $159 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23
DTW
Detroit
MSY
New Orleans
$219 Roundtrip, just found
$219
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Detroit to New Orleans, returning Mon, Feb 23, priced at $219 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23
DTW
Detroit
MSY
New Orleans
$219 Roundtrip, just found
$219
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Detroit to New Orleans, returning Mon, Feb 23, priced at $219 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $87 - $431 per traveler.

Alternative airports near New Orleans

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. MSY. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $151
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $151
Flights from Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY)
Origin airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Destination airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$108
Distance
928 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 31 mins

Detroit to New Orleans Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Detroit to New Orleans

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Detroit to New Orleans are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Detroit to New Orleans with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Detroit to New Orleans

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Detroit to New Orleans

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Detroit to New Orleans in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $54 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Detroit to New Orleans flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Detroit to New Orleans airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $54 or cheap return flight from $97 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
The cheapest month to fly from DTW to MSY is October, when demand is low. Off-peak months are generally when better flight deals are available between these airports.
Which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
You can travel nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) on a Delta Air Lines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Spirit Airlines and Delta Air Lines are popular airlines offering competitive fares. Remember that flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) can vary based on the time of year, demand and how early you book. With Expedia's filter tool, you can easily find a DTW to MSY flight that matches your preferences and budget.
How many flights per day from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
When flying out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), you'll have your pick from an average of 2 daily direct flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
The 2 PM departures from DTW to MSY are the most sought after. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you're looking to save, book during off-peak hours.
What day of the week has the most flights from DTW to MSY?
If you jet off on a Monday, you'll get the greatest range of choices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY).
What is the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Take the earliest flight at around 8:30AM UTC-5, heading out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). You'll be flying for roughly 2h 56m, reaching Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) at approximately 10:26AM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Flights from DTW to MSY have an average travel time of 2 hours and 46 minutes. The total distance between these two airports is 930 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Opt for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the likelihood of delays. Departures later than this have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for New Orleans from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?
If you're traveling on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to New Orleans, Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from DTW to MSY shortly before your getaway is typically more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your schedule, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a DTW to MSY flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a DTW to MSY flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. What's more, having everything in one place will take the hassle out of planning your trip. Just secure your flights and choose from our wide range of hotels, then tailor your trip with other add-ons like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
It's generally possible to cancel or reschedule your DTW to MSY flight. However, if it's been more than 24 hours since booking, additional fees may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and whether any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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