Direct flights from Detroit to New Orleans
7 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from DTW to MSY.
Flight time: about 2h nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Detroit local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta DAL2790 | 8:50a | 1h56m | Mon–Tue |
| Delta DAL2790 | 9:00a | 2h | Wed–Sat |
| Delta DAL2790 | 9:21a | 2h1m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has 7 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), operated by Delta. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of DTW and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Detroit to New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 2h in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to New Orleans?
Driving from Detroit to New Orleans takes about 15h 29m behind the wheel — roughly 1,065 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h.