Flights from Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY)

Flight Detroit(DTW) to New Orleans(MSY)
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
DTW : Detroit , United States MSY : New Orleans , United States
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Detroit to New Orleans Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY).

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Flight Schedules Detroit to New Orleans

This route is operated by 2 airlines :Delta Air Lines (DL),Spirit Airlines (NK). This is the first direct flight from Detroit to New Orleans.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 2 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 54 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
DL2790 08:35 10:03 2h28m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
NK1687 11:14 12:45 2h31m
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:00 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

From Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Detroit to New Orleans
2 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 54 minutes
From New Orleans to Detroit
2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes

Distance

From New Orleans to Detroit
Approx. 930 miles
Approx. 1,490 Km
This is different from mileage credits in airline loyalty programs.

Detroit to New Orleans Map

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Type of aircrafts (DTW to MSY)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Detroit and New Orleans. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Louisville (SDF)
DTW 1h19m SDF 2h0m MSY
1h19m 1h53m
Nashville (BNA)
DTW 1h24m BNA 1h29m MSY
1h35m 1h25m
Cincinnati (CVG)
DTW 1h10m CVG 2h0m MSY
1h10m 2h1m
Indianapolis (IND)
DTW 1h9m IND 2h12m MSY
1h3m 1h57m
Columbus (CMH)
DTW 56分 CMH 2h26m MSY
1h1m 2h14m
Cleveland (CLE)
DTW 51分 CLE 2h30m MSY
54分 2h20m
Atlanta (ATL)
DTW 1h48m ATL 1h26m MSY
1h52m 1h23m
St. Louis (STL)
DTW 1h30m STL 1h40m MSY
1h29m 1h45m
Midway (MDW)
DTW 1h5m MDW 2h10m MSY
1h4m 2h15m
Chicago (ORD)
DTW 1h15m ORD 2h12m MSY
1h13m 2h25m

FAQ : Detroit to New Orleans

How far is it from Detroit to New Orleans?
The distance between Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY) is approximately 930 miles(1,490km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Detroit(DTW) to New Orleans(MSY)?
Currently, this route is served by Delta Air Lines (Japanese)Spirit Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Detroit to New Orleans Flight Schedules and New Orleans to Detroit Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY) route?
The Detroit – New Orleans route is operated by Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 717 , Airbus , Airbus A321 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A319 aircraft types.
Delta Air Lines fly this route with Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 717 , Airbus A321 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A319.Spirit Airlines fly this route with Airbus , Airbus A321 , Airbus A320.
What is the time difference between Detroit to New Orleans?
The time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport(Detroit) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport(New Orleans) is -1 hour. New Orleans is 1 hour behind Detroit.Detroit is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.New Orleans is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.