Detroit to New Orleans (DTW–NEW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
919 mi 1h 59m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–NEW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → NEW
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
NEW → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · NEW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
919 mi / 1,479 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance919 mi / 1,479 km
Flight time1h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: NEW
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lakefront Airport take about 1h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 919 miles.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Detroit.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DTW to NEW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to NEW is about 1 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 919 miles (1,479 km).