Cheap Flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Cheap Flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to New Orleans? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to New Orleans vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to New Orleans for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DTW - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DTW - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DTW - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-28
DTW - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-29
DTW - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-06
DTW - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
Detroit to New Orleans flight facts
Distance
927 mi
1,492 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cleveland - New Orleans · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Grand Rapids - New Orleans · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Flights Fort Wayne - New Orleans · Fort Wayne is 128 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Pensacola · Pensacola is 186 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to New Orleans
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
DTW - MSY
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
DTW - MSY
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
DTW - MSY
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
DTW - MSY
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
DTW - MSY
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 41,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-06
DTW - MSY
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 41,800 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
New Orleans, LA (USA)
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
From 55,000 Pts or $229
New Orleans (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
From Pts or $458
New Orleans, LA (USA)
JW Marriott New Orleans
From Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to New Orleans depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to New Orleans.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to New Orleans.
Detroit and New Orleans are about 927 miles (1,492 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 927-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New Orleans, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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