Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to MSY (New Orleans)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to MSY route is Spirit Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to MSY?

About 18% of flights from DTW to MSY experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DTW to MSY flights?

When flights from DTW to MSY are delayed, the average delay is approximately 52 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DTW to MSY flight?

With 82% of DTW to MSY flights arriving on time and an average delay of 52 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MSY is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → MSY

DTW (Detroit) to MSY (New Orleans)

DTW (Detroit) to MSY (New Orleans) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 52 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Spirit Airlines leads slightly at 83% vs Delta Air Lines at 83%.

Airline Comparison

Spirit Airlines leads at 83% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 83%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

84% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~11 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MSY

79% on time

When flights into MSY are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MSY: TSA is ~22 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

MSY has a 2.2% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.