Flights from New Orleans to Detroit
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 6h 28m
- two tickets, via Atlanta
- $157
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 940 mi (1,513 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
6h 28m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $157
Via Raleigh
6h 59m
with the connection
Via Chicago
7h 8m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $261
Via Washington
7h 10m
with the connection
New Orleans to Washington
flight 2h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Detroit: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Detroit
flight 1h 40m
two ticketsfrom $247
Via Houston
7h 12m
with the connection
New Orleans to Houston
flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Detroit: George Bush Intercontinental.
Houston to Detroit
flight 2h 52m
two ticketsfrom $315
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From New Orleans to cities closest to Detroit
New Orleans to Buffalo
Buffalo: 216 mi (347 km) from Detroit, flight 4h 5m
New Orleans to Chicago
Chicago: 237 mi (381 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 40m
from $136
New Orleans to Rochester
Rochester: 281 mi (453 km) from Detroit, flight 4h 42m
New Orleans to Washington
Washington: 395 mi (635 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 30m
from $80
New Orleans to Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 442 mi (711 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 50m
New Orleans to Richmond
Richmond: 445 mi (716 km) from Detroit, flight 4h 3m
To Detroit from cities closest to New Orleans
Houston to Detroit
Houston: 319 mi (513 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 52m
from $101
Atlanta to Detroit
Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 59m
from $99
Dallas to Detroit
Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 40m
from $45
Tampa to Detroit
Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 46m
from $103
Orlando to Detroit
Orlando: 533 mi (857 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 50m
from $135
Knoxville to Detroit
Knoxville: 547 mi (880 km) from New Orleans, flight 6h 17m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Detroit?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from New Orleans to Detroit?
Via Atlanta: 1h 29m to the connection, 1h 59m after it, about 6h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New Orleans to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $157. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between New Orleans and Detroit?
Atlanta (6h 28m total), Raleigh (6h 59m total), Chicago (7h 8m total), Washington (7h 10m total) and Houston (7h 12m total).
How far is Detroit from New Orleans?
940 mi (1,513 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.