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

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919 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~6h 18m AFAMDL → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
CHS Charleston ~6h 49m AFAMDL → UA Charleston (CHS) to New Orleans flights
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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. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
FLL ~6h 18m CHS ~6h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → NEW
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
NEW → DTW
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

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.

Facts

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
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.