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$57+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Detroit (MSY - DTT)

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MSY — DTT
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit All airports are usually found in October or February, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Detroit (DTT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$105
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$57
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$267

Good round-trip deal

$241 or less

Good one-way deal

$132 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit (DTT).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Detroit (DTT).

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/81:38 pmMSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/122:52 pmDTW - MSY
1 stop18h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$105
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:23 pmMSY - DTW
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Sun 4/278:51 amDTW - MSY
Nonstop2h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/24$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/225:00 amMSY - DTW
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/276:00 amDTW - MSY
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/317:15 amMSY - DTW
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Sat 6/76:55 pmDTW - MSY
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$218
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/297:44 pmMSY - DTW
1 stop17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/212:30 pmDTW - MSY
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/279:01 amMSY - DTW
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Fri 3/288:52 amDTW - MSY
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$338
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/167:00 amMSY - DTW
2 stops9h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/207:17 amDTW - MSY
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$353

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Detroit that are best for you.

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New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/8

1:38 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

2:52 pm-7:59 am

1 stop18h 07m

$105

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/26

6:23 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/27

8:51 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$159

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/22

5:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-9:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

$209

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/31

7:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/7

6:55 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$218

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/29

7:44 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop17h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

12:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$277

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-5:03 pm

2 stops9h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/20

7:17 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$353

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/2

1:42 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$57

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/30

11:36 am-3:05 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$109

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/24

4:24 pm-12:04 am

1 stop6h 40m

$154

New OrleansDetroit

MSY - DTW

MSYDTW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/25

10:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$175

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Detroit flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to Detroit. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from New Orleans to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 68% on flights from New Orleans to Detroit by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Detroit flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Detroit

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New Orleans to Detroit have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from New Orleans to Detroit?

    If you book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong to All airports. Flights to Detroit All airports (DTT) from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) take 2h 28m for a nonstop flight. There are 7 flights from Louis Armstrong to Detroit per day from 3 airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Detroit round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $105. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $159 and $209, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Detroit one-way?

    $57 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $109 and $154, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Detroit?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Orleans to Detroit consider choosing KLM (86%), Spirit Airlines (81%) or Delta (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Detroit?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $53. While the most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $106 on average our data indicates $359 when flying from New Orleans to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from New Orleans to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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