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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Detroit is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from New Orleans to Detroit is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$359	Delta Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New Orleans to Detroit is currently $359
Last-minute weekend getaway	$460	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Orleans to Detroit is currently $460
Cheapest business class flights	$438	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Orleans to Detroit is currently $438

Fastest flight	2 hr 24 min	The fastest nonstop flight from New Orleans to Detroit takes 2 hr 24 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 New Orleans to Detroit is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $95–195
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $180–295

Popular airlines from New Orleans to Detroit

Delta

Nonstop

from $359

Typical price: $255–630

14 weekly nonstop flights

MSY - DTW Every day

555 weekly connecting flights

MSY - DTW Every day
American

from $379

Typical price: $235–590

358 weekly connecting flights

MSY - DTW Every day
United

from $366

Typical price: $275–590

249 weekly connecting flights

MSY - DTW Every day
Southwest

from $379

Typical price: $245–540

207 weekly connecting flights

MSY - DTW Every day
Alaska

from $784

Typical price: $660–1,500

21 weekly connecting flights

MSY - DTW Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $175–485

21 weekly connecting flights

MSY - DTW Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from New Orleans to Detroit

The cheapest flights from New Orleans to Detroit are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $95 to $195.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Detroit recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $359, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $379, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $366, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $379, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $784, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Frontier flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Detroit starts at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

2 hr 24 min is the shortest flight time from New Orleans to Detroit.

Detroit has 4 distinct seasons, with many travelers choosing to visit during the warm summer (Jun–Aug). Winters (Dec–Feb) are cold and snowy. Annual events include the North American International Auto Show (Jan), showcasing new cars and automotive technologies, and the dance-centric Movement Electronic Music Festival (May). The Detroit Jazz Festival (Sep) brings prominent international musicians to Hart Plaza for free shows.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New Orleans to Detroit.
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 New Orleans to Detroit 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 New Orleans to Detroit.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 14 nonstop flights and 555 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .

Other popular airlines flying from New Orleans to Detroit are:

American offers 358 connecting flights per week. American flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
United offers 249 connecting flights per week. United flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
Southwest offers 207 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New Orleans and Detroit.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Detroit recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $359, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $379, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $366, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $379, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $784, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Frontier flight from New Orleans to Detroit is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

Delta flies direct from New Orleans to Detroit.

There are 14 Delta direct flights from New Orleans to Detroit 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 New Orleans and Detroit at price $460 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

Delta flies direct from New Orleans to Detroit.

There are 14 Delta direct flights from New Orleans to Detroit 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 New Orleans to Detroit on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New Orleans and Detroit start at $359 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Delta.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Orleans to Detroit, 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 New Orleans and Detroit start at $438 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Orleans and Detroit start at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from New Orleans to Detroit, 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 New Orleans and Detroit starts at $460 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and Detroit at price $460 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Detroit, 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.