New Orleans to Detroit (MSY–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSY–DTW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 928 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 14 | 319, 320 | 2h30-3h34 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 12 | 320 | 2h26-2h30 | SkyTeam | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | 321 | 3h24 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSY: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
MSY–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to DTW
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to DTW ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes to 3 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 928 miles (1,493 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.