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$412+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — DTW
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in January or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$610
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$412
(Kissandfly.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$690

Good round-trip deal

$613 or less

Good one-way deal

$645 or less
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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/38:30 amFRA - DTW
2 stops14h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/22:10 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$610
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/67:50 amFRA - DTW
2 stops20h 15mLufthansa
Sat 8/304:00 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/12$611
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/229:55 amFRA - DTW
1 stop17h 31mAir Canada
Mon 6/309:55 amDTW - FRA
2 stops24h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$614
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/319:20 amFRA - DTW
1 stop31h 39mBritish Airways
Fri 2/208:18 amDTW - FRA
1 stop18h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$615
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/289:30 pmFRA - DTW
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/119:55 amDTW - FRA
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$618
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/266:00 amFRA - DTW
1 stop15h 30mDelta
Wed 7/97:45 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/11$632
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/24:20 pmFRA - DTW
2 stops35h 55mSWISS
Thu 11/132:10 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops16h 20mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$633
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2611:00 amFRA - DTW
Nonstop9h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 7/97:45 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/10$640
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2711:50 amFRA - DTW
1 stop13h 25mAir France
Sat 7/127:45 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 05mAir France
Deal found 6/11$650
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/69:20 amFRA - DTW
2 stops19h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/131:43 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop11h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$652
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/28:30 pmFRA - DTW
2 stops31h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/62:59 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops22h 46mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$664
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Mon 6/306:30 amFRA - DTW
2 stops22h 50mIberia
Thu 7/1012:38 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops27h 57mIberia
Deal found 6/11$709

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Frankfurt

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Detroit

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Price

Frankfurt am MainDetroit

FRA - DTW

FRADTW

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 7/3

8:30 am-5:13 pm

2 stops14h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/2

2:10 pm-11:45 am

2 stops15h 35m

$610

Frankfurt am MainDetroit

FRA - DTW

FRADTW

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/6

7:50 am-10:05 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

4:00 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$611

Frankfurt am MainDetroit

FRA - DTW

FRADTW

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 6/22

9:55 am-9:26 pm

1 stop17h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/30

9:55 am-3:55 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$614

Frankfurt am MainDetroit

FRA - DTW

FRADTW

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/31

9:20 am-10:59 am

1 stop31h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

8:18 am-8:50 am

1 stop18h 32m

$615

Frankfurt am MainDetroit

FRA - DTW

FRADTW

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 6/28

9:30 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops32h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

9:55 am-8:10 am

1 stop16h 15m

$618

Frankfurt am MainDetroit

FRA - DTW

FRADTW

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 6/26

6:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/9

7:45 pm-9:50 am

Nonstop8h 05m

$632

Frankfurt am MainDetroit

FRA - DTW

FRADTW

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 11/2

4:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/13

2:10 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$633

Frankfurt am MainDetroit

FRA - DTW

FRADTW

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 6/26

11:00 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop9h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/9

7:45 pm-9:50 am

Nonstop8h 05m

$640

Frankfurt am MainDetroit

FRA - DTW

FRADTW

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 6/27

11:50 am-7:15 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/12

7:45 pm-9:50 am

Nonstop8h 05m

$650

Frankfurt am MainDetroit

FRA - DTW

FRADTW

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/6

9:20 am-10:41 pm

2 stops19h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/13

1:43 pm-7:20 am

1 stop11h 37m

$652

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The best insider tips for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
FRA

Download the official FRA app for updates on strikes and operations. It's a must for navigating Germany's busiest airport smoothly.

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
DTW

Consider the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) for a quick, comfortable ride to downtown with luxury amenities like free Wi-Fi and charging ports.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on FRA

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Detroit. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FRA to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Frankfurt to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from FRA to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Air France from Frankfurt am Main to Detroit to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Frankfurt am Main?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Detroit. 6 airlines have flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis. Booking flights from Frankfurt am Main to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $610, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Air Canada. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 11% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Aer Lingus, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $558. However, be on the lookout for offers from Icelandair and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing KLM (84%), Air France (84%) or Vietnam Airlines (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $830 for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $563 while the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $527.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Frankfurt to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Frankfurt to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$571Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$574Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$585Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$592Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$593Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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