Direct flights from Detroit to New Orleans

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Detroit

United States

United States

DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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New Orleans

United States

United States

MSY

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance
926 miles  ·  (1,490 km)
Flight time
2 hours and 38 minutes
Airlines
  • Delta
  • Frontier Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321-100/200
  • Boeing 737-900

Detroit to New Orleans Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Detroit to New Orleans. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from DTW to MSY, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit New Orleans

What is the best time to visit New Orleans?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

New Orleans is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit New Orleans any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Detroit to New Orleans

Airline-specific flight schedules from Detroit to New Orleans

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Detroit DTW to New Orleans MSY. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Delta flight schedulefrom Detroit to New Orleans

Delta is a member of SkyTeam
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Frontier Airlines flight schedulefrom Detroit to New Orleans

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Detroit to New Orleans Flights

Flights from DTW to MSY are operated 16 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 08:40 - 14:45. The earliest flight departs at 08:40, the last flight departs at 14:45. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Detroit to New Orleans takes 2 hours and 38 minutes. The flight distance between Detroit and New Orleans is 926 miles (or 1,490 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in New Orleans?

There is 1 airport in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

How many flights per week are there from DTW to MSY?

There are 16 flights per week flying from Detroit to New Orleans (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Detroit to New Orleans?

2 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit to New Orleans.

How far is New Orleans from Detroit?

The distance from Detroit to New Orleans is 926 miles (1,490 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from DTW airport to MSY airport?

Delta and Frontier Airlines are flying nonstop from Detroit to New Orleans.

What alliances have direct flights from Detroit to New Orleans?

SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Detroit to New Orleans.

What classes are available from Detroit to New Orleans?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Detroit to New Orleans?

Aircraft types that fly from Detroit to New Orleans:

  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321-100/200
  • Boeing 737-900

What is the earliest flight departing from Detroit to New Orleans?

The earliest flight departs at 08:40 from Detroit and arrives at 10:18 at New Orleans.

What is the latest flight available from Detroit to New Orleans?

The latest flight departs at 14:45 from Detroit and arrives at 16:18 at New Orleans.

Non-stop flights from DTW to MSY

926 miles (1,490 km)  ·  2h 38m

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