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Cheap Flight Deals from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Louis Armstrong (DTW-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Louis Armstrong that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to New Orleans

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to New Orleans.
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5:48 pm - 7:27 pmDTW-MSY
2h 39mnonstop
2:59 pm - 6:32 pmMSY-DTW
2h 33mnonstop
$94Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 12
5:56 pm - 7:36 pmDTW-MSY
2h 40mnonstop
1:32 pm - 5:01 pmMSY-DTW
2h 29mnonstop
$95Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Feb 22 - Wed, Feb 26
5:56 pm - 7:36 pmDTW-MSY
2h 40mnonstop
1:32 pm - 5:01 pmMSY-DTW
2h 29mnonstop
$96Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 26
9:20 am - 4:15 pmDTW-MSY
7h 55m1 stop
2:59 pm - 6:32 pmMSY-DTW
2h 33mnonstop
$101Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 12
9:27 am - 11:14 amDTW-MSY
2h 47mnonstop
8:24 am - 3:41 pmMSY-DTW
6h 17m1 stop
$103Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Feb 10 - Sat, Feb 15
7:45 pm - 8:21 pmDTW-MSY
25h 36m1 stop
9:21 pm - 10:43 amMSY-DTW
12h 22m1 stop
$124Frontier
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Tue, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 26
9:26 pm - 8:22 pmDTW-MSY
23h 56m1 stop
9:21 pm - 10:43 amMSY-DTW
12h 22m1 stop
$128Frontier
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Thu, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 26
9:26 pm - 8:22 pmDTW-MSY
23h 56m1 stop
1:32 pm - 5:01 pmMSY-DTW
2h 29mnonstop
Thu, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 25
5:48 pm - 7:27 pmDTW-MSY
2h 39mnonstop
9:07 pm - 1:53 pmMSY-DTW
15h 46m1 stop
Fri, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 10
8:50 am - 10:28 amDTW-MSY
2h 38mnonstop
11:18 am - 2:51 pmMSY-DTW
2h 33mnonstop
$239Delta
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Tue, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 29

Flights from Detroit to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to New Orleans, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Orleans, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $327 and $317 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$47
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to New Orleans

When to book flights from Detroit to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to New Orleans flights

  • Which lounges are available at Detroit Metro Airport?

    Detroit Metro Airport hosts multiple lounges for premium passengers and military personnel, and one that allows passengers to buy a day pass. The Lufthansa Business Lounge is located in the North Terminal, and the Freedom Center Armed Services lounges, dedicated to U.S. military members, are located in the McNamara Terminal and the North Terminal. Delta Air Lines operates the Delta Sky Club near Gate A in the McNamara Terminal.

  • Where can I dine or access grab-and-go services at Detroit Metro Airport?

    There are several restaurants, cafes and bars at Detroit Metro Airport where passengers can fuel up before their flight. Visit Longhorn Steakhouse or Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in McNamara Terminal for a sit-down meal. Grab a takeaway from Starbucks or snacks from Brioche Dorée in the North Terminal.

  • Which ground transportation options are available at MSY Airport?

    Travelers landing at MSY can access buses, airport shuttles and taxis that offer transportation services to various places. Group travelers can take the E2 Airport Express bus from the airport to central New Orleans. The airport shuttles serve the hotels in the central business district and are found on the lower level in the baggage claim area, while taxis are on the first level outside the baggage claim.

  • Are there baby facilities at MSY Airport?

    Yes. MSY has three convenient nursing rooms for traveling mothers. You can use the rooms to breastfeed your baby or pump breast milk. They are located on Concourse A near Gate A3, next to Gate B9 of Concourse B and Gate C8 of Concourse C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans was $47 for a one-way ticket and $94 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and New Orleans?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to New Orleans?

    On your way to New Orleans, you’ll fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You’ll be landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to New Orleans?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to New Orleans flight route: Delta, Aeromexico, Sun Country Air, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and New Orleans.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $418 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $431 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $128 or less one-way and $243 or less round-trip.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit and is a great option for family travelers. Your kids can have fun at the children’s play areas in McNamara Terminal in between Gates B20 and B21, and the North Terminal next to Gate D16. Kid-friendly attractions at the airport include a 39-foot wide water feature, which gives them a fantastic experience on the concourses.
  • Travelers can easily drive to Detroit Metro Airport because the airport has various parking facilities serving its travelers. You can access short-term parking services in the McNamara Terminal and the Blue Deck of the North Terminal. There are covered garages ideal for electric vehicles next to the McNamara Terminal. Park at the Green Lots for extended stays, and from there you can reach the terminals through airport shuttle buses.
  • Detroit Metro Airport acknowledges the importance of caring for pets and providing facilities for our traveling pets. Passengers can take their furry friends to the outdoor pet relief area outside the international arrivals at the McNamara Terminal to stretch and have fun in the grass area before your flight. There is also an indoor pet relief area inside the secure area in the North Terminal where pets can relieve themselves.
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has enhanced accessibility suitable to disabled travelers. Ramps, specialized toilets for wheelchair utilization and elevators are available throughout the airport and TDD telephones for passengers with hearing impairment are also available in the terminals. The airport’s airlines are responsible for offering special assistance to passengers who need additional help.
  • MSY Airport is an ideal landing airport for corporate travelers. The airport hosts Travelers America Business Center in the main ticketing hall, offering photocopying, fax, and other services. You can go to the Delta Crown Room on Concourse D if you want to have business meetings or catch up with work.
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Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Delta, Korean Air, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Delta, Korean Air, +3 more

Tuesday

Delta, Korean Air, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Delta, Korean Air, +3 more

Wednesday

Delta, Korean Air, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Delta, Korean Air, +3 more

Thursday

Delta, Korean Air, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Delta, Korean Air, +3 more

Friday

Delta, Korean Air, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Delta, Korean Air, +3 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Delta, Korean Air, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Delta, Korean Air, +3 more

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4654 reviews
8.7Crew
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.2Food
7.7Entertainment
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

10.0 ExcellentRachel, Jan 2025TPA - MDW
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

It was 2 hours 45 minutes late, for no apparently clear reason.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Crew was great flight was great baggage claim was a failure. It took over 1 hour for bags to arrive. Poor communication poor effort when I spoke to the supervisor about the delay

Great service. Great staff. Boarding was a little slow, but I think there was a service dog slowing things down.

Flight left early and arrived early. the whole trip was excellent.

Seats were really tight and the seat belts did not give enough slack.

I like in St George and prefer to fly out of CDC than SGU. Hopefully, they will continue the flights out of Cedar

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

All fine save for the abominable catering. Really gone downhill. We found it all inedible.

I appreciated friendly service from check-in, to boarding, to in-flight amenities! Attendants were accommodating and helpful. Thank you! Elaine

Flight did not have seat back entertainment and the wifi was iffy.

Was unsure of this flight due to high winds in CVG from Hurricane Helene. Crew did a great job of getting us to CVG safely.

Maybe add a seat trade app for flyers that didn’t get seats together

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

I liked all the informational texts. I always knew where to go and when .

Liked the hospitality . The ight took us 6 hrs to get from fort myers to ewr.

Oh my gosh, I loved my experience with United! they made me want to travel more often.

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

Boarded over an hour late, no communication, the sign just changed, no attendant to answer questions - she disappeared forever (hiding). Small plane and couldn’t hear the overhead nor understand.

Service in first class no longer exists on American Airlines .

Customer service in first class does not exist on American Airlines

I never have a good experience with American and this was no different. The airplane was INCREDIBLY hot. Like unbearably so. Everyone was fanning themselves with pamphlets and sweating. When someone asked the flight attendant to turn down the temperature they were told there was nothing the crew could do. Once we pushed back from the gate we then had to wait an hour to take off and the communication from the crew was not good. People were getting up this whole time and a man was even in the bathroom when we took off. Once we landed at our destination we waited another 30 minutes at the gate to deplane with, again, no communication from the crew as to what was going on.

Flight was delayed due to a steering issue with plane. The delay caused me to miss the connecting flight. The delay caused me to spend an extra 21 hours in airports and flights to get to my destination. The plane issue obviously should have been found and fixed before we even boarded. Ridiculous.

First, to be fair, the flight was on time and the trip through the air was relatively smooth. But the flight was full, and they were checking carryons. As this process went on, the crew got increasingly rude and overbearing. During the drink service, a young girl (maybe 9) who had gotten up to use the lavatory got stuck behind the cart. At some point, she started feeling fearful and overwhelmed. Passengers noticed this and asked the crew to let her return to her seat. They refused. Then she started crying, and they still refused to move the cart forward to let her sit. The poor girl was trying to be brave and compose herself. The crew handled the situation terribly and with zero grace or decency. That episode, to me, encapsulates AA’s attitude toward its passengers. Disgraceful. The plane itself was cramped and miserable, as usual. There was zero inflight media or entertainment, other than the lane and borderline inappropriate jokes the steward made during the safety briefing. Then, of course, it took the better part of an hour for the checked bags to show up at the carousel. AA is no better than the el cheapo airlines these days and a far, far cry from its former self.

First class flight attendant was rude and lacked any customer service skills.

Customer service for American Airlines first class is at an all time low.

Paid for a window and was assigned to a middle seat with 2 very large people on each side of me. Flight was sold out and I feel I need to be refunded foe paying for a window seat and being put in a middle one..

Boarding was smooth and on time. Flight itself was smooth (aside from some turbulence) and no glitches. On the downside, Spirit's no-frills service was as expected (no food or drink, cramped seating, extra cost for carry-ons, etc.), the announcements were nearly incomprehensible, and the constant niggling offers of upgrades and other services for sale (wifi, sandwiches, etc.) is annoying. Overall, a pleasant and uneventful experience - definitely worth the price.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

Great! First time flying with Spirit and I definitely loved it!

The flight itself was good. Definitely a no frills flight. Pay for what on flight, drink, snack. Flight was delayed to start with, then after boarding and doors closed, still sat there for another 40mins before backing out for departure. When heading back home, there were 2 delays that put me back home 2hrs later than expected. Both times I had people waiting.

WiFi didn’t work despite paying for it. Crew was nice.

Easy! As long as you don’t mind no frills, our flight was enjoyable and on time

The flight was delayed and the announcements were hard to hear, but the crew was great

Time in the air good, but waited on the tarmac on arrival for 35 minutes before access to the gate.

Didn’t board the flight asked for a flight credit for future flights wasn’t given it. One of the children were to scared to board the flight

Terrible leg room, seats don’t recline, delayed flight, and even water isn’t free onboard

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