Cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans from $58

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Detroit is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $170, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit New Orleans during the month of September, then departing from Detroit during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $197.

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to New Orleans is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $199. When flying out on a Wednesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Detroit to New Orleans for around $305.

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $194. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $287 per ticket.

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong for the best Detroit - New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Orleans from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $254 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Orleans from Detroit for as low as $185 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Detroit to New Orleans.

As of February 2026, prices for Detroit to New Orleans flights are approximately 45% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Frontier and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Spirit Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans from Detroit according to our data. Spirit Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Orleans. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to New Orleans on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, 6 flights take off from Detroit and land in New Orleans each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 2:00PM, with 60% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

The number of flights available between Detroit and New Orleans is 43 per week as of February 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 21% of weekly flights leaving on this day.