Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
Nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
1,493km
928 mi, great circle
Flying time
2h 38m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
2.1
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying DTW to MSY
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Both directions
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) · we don't have MSY's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from Detroit (DTW)
- DTW to MSY on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Detroit to New Orleans?
About 2h 38m gate to gate for the 1,493 km (928 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to MSY?
Delta Air Lines, with about 2.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).