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Tue, Jul 21
Detroit DTWNew Orleans MSY
£76
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Wed, Jul 22
Detroit DTWNew Orleans MSY
£76
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Thu, Jul 23
Detroit DTWNew Orleans MSY
£93
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Tue, Jul 21
Detroit DTWNew Orleans MSY
£100
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Sat, Jul 18
Detroit DTWNew Orleans MSY
£116
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sun, Jul 26
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Thu, Jul 23 – Sun, Jul 26
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£156
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sun, Jul 26
Detroit DTWNew Orleans MSY
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Thu, Jul 23 – Sun, Jul 26
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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£76

Cheapest round-trip

£138

Average round-trip

£260

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

Getting from New Orleans airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: RTA bus or airport shuttle.

New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), located approximately 19 km (12 miles) west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

$2; exact fare required; no change given

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

$24 – $44; one-way; round-trip discounts available

on-demand (traffic dependent)

shared ride to hotels

25-45 min

$36; flat rate for 1–2 passengers to CBD/French Quarter; $15 per additional passenger

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

$25 – $50; varies with demand and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

$75 – $150; sedan to SUV; advance booking recommended

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

25-45 min

$40 – $100; per day; parking fees in city center extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi flat rate of $36 applies to CBD and French Quarter for 1–2 passengers; additional passengers $15 each.
  • RTA bus requires exact fare; Jazzy Passes available for unlimited rides.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located on the ground level of the parking garage.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to New Orleans

Depart from
Detroit Metropolitan
Arrive to
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Average flights per week
189
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
BREEZE MXNo
WestJetWJAWSNo
Air CanadaACAACYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in New Orleans

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C9°C
February18°C11°C
March22°C14°C
April25°C17°C
May28°C21°C
June31°C25°C
July31°C26°C
August32°C26°C
September30°C24°C
October26°C19°C
November21°C14°C
December18°C11°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
252
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Jul
72%
36°C25°C
17 Jul
35°C26°C
Saturday
11 Jul
62%
35°C24°C
18 Jul
57%
35°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
68%
34°C26°C
19 Jul
57%
36°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
65%
26°C23°C
20 Jul
57%
37°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
75%
28°C23°C
21 Jul
57%
35°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
33°C23°C
22 Jul
34°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
34°C26°C
23 Jul
34°C27°C

New Orleans travel tips

Find glowing moon jellies at the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans

Walking the waterfront Mississippi in New Orleans, visit the Aquarium of the Americas at 1 Canal Street. It hosts the Caribbean, the rivers (and rainforests) of the Amazon, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Mississippi River underwater ecosystem. Do not miss glowing moon jellies. Kids adore them.

It's time to post amazing photos on Instagram after visiting the Music Box Village in New Orleans

Head to the Music Box Village in New Orleans to take the atmospheric shots for Instagram; the festoon lights and wooden detailing are a great background for a photo. After the photoshoot, walk around and beat the tiny musical homes, which let out sounds that fill the air. Admission is $12.

See where locals in New Orleans buy shoes

Go to 4122 Magazine Street in New Orleans to buy a pair of great shoes at Feet First. As you can understand from the name, they are so dedicated to the quality. Very few tourists know that it is possible to buy top-quality sandals, boots and heels for around $40 at this local shop.

The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, BREEZE, WestJet, and Air Canada. Detroit and New Orleans have 189 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Orlando, Manchester, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Myers, Tampa, Philadelphia, Erbil, Monterrey, Baghdad, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Denver, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
What are the most popular routes to and from New Orleans?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Orleans and London, Orlando, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Mexico City, Edinburgh, Belfast, Raleigh, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C., Charleston, Miami, Atlanta, Edmonton, Montreal, Denver, Charlotte.
Which airports are there in Detroit?
Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, Willow Run Airport.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
What airports are near New Orleans?
The main airport in New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International. It is also served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Lafayette Regional, Mobile Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.
Which airlines fly between Detroit and New Orleans?
Currently, you can fly between Detroit and New Orleans with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, BREEZE, WestJet, Air Canada.
When’s the best time to travel between Detroit and New Orleans?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Detroit and New Orleans, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Detroit and New Orleans?
Traveling between Detroit and New Orleans, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Detroit?
There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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