Cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip flights $180
Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to New Orleans is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight $96
Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest one-way flight from Detroit to New Orleans is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights $359
Delta Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Detroit to New Orleans is currently $359
Last-minute weekend getaway $380
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Detroit to New Orleans is currently $380
Cheapest business class flights $438
Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Detroit to New Orleans is currently $438
Fastest flight 2 hr 29 min The fastest nonstop flight from Detroit to New Orleans takes 2 hr 29 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to New Orleans is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $100–215
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $220–340

Popular airlines from Detroit to New Orleans

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $359
    Typical price: $255–640
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    DTW - MSY Every day
    541 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - MSY Every day
  • American
    from $363
    Typical price: $235–600
    377 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - MSY Every day
  • United
    from $379
    Typical price: $275–600
    231 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - MSY Every day
  • Southwest
    from $374
    Typical price: $240–560
    205 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - MSY Every day
  • Frontier
    from $180
    Typical price: $180–530
    22 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - MSY Every day
  • Alaska
    from $769
    Typical price: $670–1,500
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - MSY Every day

Popular airports near Detroit

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 27 min 17 mi
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
    Toronto Canada 3 hr 31 min 196 mi
  • Windsor International Airport (YQG)
    Windsor Canada 25 min 6 mi
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
    Cleveland United States 2 hr 26 min 88 mi

Popular airports near New Orleans

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
    New Orleans United States 17 min 11 mi
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    Baton Rouge United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
    Pensacola United States 3 hr 176 mi
  • Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
    Gulfport United States 1 hr 13 min 68 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Detroit to New Orleans are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $100 to $215.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $359, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $363, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.
  • The cheapest United flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $379, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $374, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $180, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $769, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to New Orleans starts at $180 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.
2 hr 29 min is the shortest flight time from Detroit to New Orleans.
New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Detroit to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Detroit to New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Detroit to New Orleans.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 14 nonstop flights and 541 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Detroit to New Orleans are:
  • American offers 377 connecting flights per week. American flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • United offers 231 connecting flights per week. United flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • Southwest offers 205 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Detroit and New Orleans.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $359, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $363, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.
  • The cheapest United flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $379, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $374, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $180, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Detroit to New Orleans is $769, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
Delta flies direct from Detroit to New Orleans.
  • There are 14 Delta direct flights from Detroit to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and New Orleans at price $380 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Delta flies direct from Detroit to New Orleans.
  • There are 14 Delta direct flights from Detroit to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Detroit to New Orleans on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Detroit and New Orleans start at $359 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2 with Delta.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Detroit to New Orleans, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Detroit and New Orleans start at $438 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Detroit and New Orleans start at $180 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7.
To book business class trips from Detroit to New Orleans, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Detroit and New Orleans starts at $380 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and New Orleans at price $380 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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