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New Orleans to Detroit Flights

New Orleans Airport Information

Most heading flying from New Orleans use the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Look for flights from New Orleans using Orbitz.com and you will be able to choose from the many air passenger carriers that service the airport, including Air Canada, AirTran, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, United and US Airways.

Airport Parking in New Orleans

You'll never have to spend hours searching for a parking space as the New Orleans International Airport's long-term parking garage has the capacity to hold 2,500 cars. The cost is fairly reasonable at a maximum of $13 for any 24-hour period. Alternatively, there are also off-site parking operators like Park 'N Fly on Airline Drive and US Park on Airline Highways that offer free shuttle services to and from the airport.

Ground Transportation in New Orleans

To get to the airport, you can take the airport-downtown express bus (E-2) for only $2.00, but jostling with other commuters may not be convenient if you're carrying a lot of luggage. Tiger Airport Shuttle provides transportation to and from Baton Rouge, while the airport's shuttle service travels between the airport and New Orleans' central business district. You can also find cabs that charge roughly $33 for transportation from the downtown area to the airport. If you purchased your air ticket through Orbitz.com, you may have saved enough money to treat yourself by hiring a private car or limousine service to get you to the airport on time in comfort.

Restaurants in the New Orleans Airport

Whether you are looking for a cold beverage or a light nosh, you will have plenty of choices once you reach the airport. Popular eateries include the CafƩ Beignet in the West Terminal near the JetBlue counter, Lucky dog on concourses B and C, PJ's Coffee before the security checkpoint on Concourse C and Praline Connection on Concourse B. Enjoy your trip, and remember to use Orbitz.com for the best deals the next time you are looking for flights from New Orleans.

Traveling to Detroit

Orbitz.com can get you cheap flights to Detroit easily by scanning its list of hundreds of airline flights to and from the area, as well as getting you sales on a hotel room and transportation.

Airports in the Area

Detroit is served by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Bishop International Airport. Wayne County Airport is located in the suburb of Romulus, 21 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. Currently, Delta Airlines carries the majority of the traffic. Orbitz.com works closely with the airline to get the best deals for flights.

Transportation in Detroit

Bus routes 125 and 280 run to and from the airport once per hour. You can take the bus to anywhere in metropolitan Detroit; terminals are scattered throughout the city. The airport also has a rental car service. Located next to I-94, you can use a rental car to travel to Detroit and the surrounding cities. Booking rental car service is easy with Orbitz.com.

Detroit Climate Expectations

Detroit has extreme temperature variations, from upwards of 90 degrees in the summer to below zero in the winter. If you visit during the winter, expect moderate snowfall in January, and bring warm clothing, such as hats, gloves, and earmuffs to protect yourself from frostbite.

Things to Do in Detroit

The city got its nickname of "Motown" partially from the motor industry but also from its culture of soul music. Take some time out to attend the Detroit International Jazz Festival, or visit the Detroit Theatre District to attend a live Broadway show. In addition to finding cheap flights to Detroit, Orbitz.com can give you addresses of low-cost hotels near popular tourist attractions.

Cheap flights from New Orleans to Detroit

Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)

Cheapest fares highlighted below

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
30 1 $341 2 $304 3 $388 4 $355 5 $324 6 $379
7 8 9 10 $272 11 $272 12 $313 13 $239
14 $324 15 $272 16 $262 17 $262 18 $314 19 20 $272
21 $398 22 23 $255 24 $272 25 $296 26 $282 27
28 $380 29 $324 30 31 1 2 3

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 48 hours. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

July

Cheapest weekend flights in July from New Orleans to Detroit

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Jul 26 New Orleans (MSY) Detroit (DTW) AirTran Airways $282
Return Mon, Jul 29 Detroit (DTW) New Orleans (MSY) AirTran Airways

Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from New Orleans to Detroit

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Jul 13 New Orleans (MSY) Detroit (DTW) US Airways $239
Return Sat, Jul 20 Detroit (DTW) New Orleans (MSY) US Airways

Best one-week trip in July from New Orleans to Detroit

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Jul 13 New Orleans (MSY) Detroit (DTW) US Airways $239
Return Sat, Jul 20 Detroit (DTW) New Orleans (MSY) US Airways
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August

Cheapest weekend flights in August from New Orleans to Detroit

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Aug 8 New Orleans (MSY) Detroit (DTW) AirTran Airways $306
Return Mon, Aug 12 Detroit (DTW) New Orleans (MSY) AirTran Airways

Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from New Orleans to Detroit

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Aug 7 New Orleans (MSY) Detroit (DTW) AirTran Airways $286
Return Tue, Aug 13 Detroit (DTW) New Orleans (MSY) AirTran Airways

Best one-week trip in August from New Orleans to Detroit

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Aug 19 New Orleans (MSY) Detroit (DTW) AirTran Airways $296
Return Mon, Aug 26 Detroit (DTW) New Orleans (MSY) AirTran Airways
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September

Cheapest weekend flights in September from New Orleans to Detroit

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Sep 27 New Orleans (MSY) Detroit (DTW) AirTran Airways $236
Return Mon, Sep 30 Detroit (DTW) New Orleans (MSY) AirTran Airways

Lowest roundtrip airfare in September from New Orleans to Detroit

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Sep 27 New Orleans (MSY) Detroit (DTW) AirTran Airways $236
Return Mon, Sep 30 Detroit (DTW) New Orleans (MSY) AirTran Airways
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Airports in New Orleans LA, US
map of airports in New Orleans
  • 1

    New Orleans Airport (MSY)

    Distance from City Center: 10.8 miles

    Carriers for flights from MSY to DTT

    Carriers
    Delta Air Lines
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Airports in Detroit MI, US
map of airports in Detroit
  • 1

    Willow Run (YIP)

    Distance from City Center: 26 miles

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    Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)

    Distance from City Center: 17.5 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from MSY to DTW

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal EM Delta Air Lines
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Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between New Orleans and Detroit

Equipment Carrier
Boeing 767-300 Passenger Delta Air Lines
McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Delta Air Lines
Airbus Industrie A319 Delta Air Lines
Canadair Regional Jet 700 Delta Air Lines
Canadair Regional Jet 900 Delta Air Lines
Airbus Industrie A320 Delta Air Lines
McDonnell Douglas MD-88 Delta Air Lines
Boeing 757 Passenger Delta Air Lines
Embraer 175 Delta Air Lines
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Flight facts

    • 2 direct flights are operating from New Orleans to Detroit today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 2h 32m.
    • Delta Air Lines flight 1563 (5:56 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A319) is today's earliest available flight from New Orleans to Detroit.
    • Delta Air Lines flight 2385 (12:27 PM GMT, McDonnell Douglas MD-88) is today's latest available flight from New Orleans to Detroit.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from New Orleans to Detroit (Delta Air Lines flight 1563, Airbus Industrie A319) takes 2h 32m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from New Orleans to Detroit (Delta Air Lines flight 2385, McDonnell Douglas MD-88) takes 2h 33m.
    • Flights from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW), Willow Run (YIP) are available for this route.

Cheap airline tickets from New Orleans to Detroit

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
airline logo AirTran Airways MSY DTT Fri, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 30 $236
airline logo US Airways MSY DTT Thu, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 9 $239
airline logo United Airlines MSY DTT Wed, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 7 $287
American Airlines MSY DTT Tue, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 23 $346
airline logo Frontier Airlines MSY DTT Thu, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 28 $346
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines MSY DTT Sat, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 13 $388
airline logo Spirit Airlines MSY DTT Fri, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 26 $438
airline logo Air Canada MSY DTT Wed, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 7 $908

Daily flight schedule for Wed, Jun 19, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
Delta Air Lines DL1563 MSY 10:56 AM DTW 2:28 PM 319 2hr 32min
Delta Air Lines DL2385 MSY 5:27 PM DTW 9:00 PM M88 2hr 33min