Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to New Orleans (DTT - MSY)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans and booking your next trip

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 12 hr Sat, May 30	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	$321	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Detroit to New Orleans is currently $321
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 Sat, May 30.

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 $321 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 $321 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and New Orleans at price $321 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.