Frankfurt

$285+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — FRA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in February or January, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Round-trip from

$742
(Icelandair)

One-way from

$285
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,102

Good round-trip deal

$842 or less

Good one-way deal

$600 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Icelandair 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/258:30 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
Mon 11/31:05 pmFRA - DTW
1 stop11h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 6/10$741
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Tue 9/99:55 amDTW - FRA
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/236:40 amFRA - DTW
2 stops14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$743
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/259:05 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop20h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/316:25 pmFRA - DTW
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$745
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Tue 9/162:10 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops23h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/228:30 pmFRA - DTW
2 stops28h 18mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$748
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Tue 7/157:45 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 05mAir France
Thu 8/1411:00 amFRA - DTW
Nonstop9h 20mAir France
Deal found 6/11$749
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Tue 9/99:55 amDTW - FRA
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/239:55 amFRA - DTW
2 stops36h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$751
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Mon 8/49:55 amDTW - FRA
1 stop15h 15mAir Canada
Wed 8/139:50 amFRA - DTW
2 stops16h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$754
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:00 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 15mLufthansa
Wed 9/2411:10 amFRA - DTW
Nonstop9h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 6/12$763
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Mon 8/47:50 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 8/1311:00 amFRA - DTW
Nonstop9h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/12$766
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Tue 7/159:39 amDTW - FRA
2 stops15h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/149:20 amFRA - DTW
2 stops17h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$768
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Mon 8/410:12 amDTW - FRA
1 stop16h 28mDelta
Wed 8/1311:00 amFRA - DTW
Nonstop9h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/12$779
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Tue 8/192:10 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops37h 10mSWISS
Wed 9/34:30 pmFRA - DTW
2 stops35h 52mSWISS
Deal found 6/12$819

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Frankfurt 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/25

8:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 11/3

1:05 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$741

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/9

9:55 am-8:00 am

2 stops16h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/23

6:40 am-3:37 pm

2 stops14h 57m

$743

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/25

9:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 10/31

6:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$745

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/16

2:10 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/22

8:30 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops28h 18m

$748

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/15

7:45 pm-9:50 am

Nonstop8h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 8/14

11:00 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop9h 20m

$749

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/9

9:55 am-8:10 am

1 stop16h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/23

9:55 am-4:46 pm

2 stops36h 51m

$751

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

9:55 am-7:10 am

1 stop15h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/13

9:50 am-8:01 pm

2 stops16h 11m

$754

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

4:00 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop8h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/24

11:10 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop9h 00m

$763

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

7:50 pm-9:50 am

Nonstop8h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/13

11:00 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop9h 20m

$766

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/15

9:39 am-7:20 am

2 stops15h 41m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 8/14

9:20 am-8:57 pm

2 stops17h 37m

$768

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

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

Security lines at DTW are pleasantly short, often under 10 minutes at McNamara Terminal, even without TSA PreCheck or CLEAR.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
FRA

For quick city access from FRA, take the S8 or S9 trains from Terminal 1 to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes.

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
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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 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 Detroit to Frankfurt

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

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

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

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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 DTW to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Frankfurt. 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Frankfurt. 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 DTW to FRA 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 Frankfurt by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main 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 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air France and SWISS from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

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

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!
8.0
Very good

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!
8.0
Very good

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!
8.0
Very good

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!
8.0
Very good

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 Detroit to Frankfurt. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main?

    For a flight from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 17.3 mi from the center of the city. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the only Detroit airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. 8 airlines have flights to Frankfurt am Main from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main Airport, with prices starting at $742. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air France and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $749 and $751, respectively. Users have found that Icelandair is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Icelandair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $324. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Air France, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport for a low price.

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

    Consider KLM (85%), Air France (85%) or Vietnam Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $414. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for $570 on average our data indicates $2,124 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Frankfurt 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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 8 airlines flying from Detroit to Frankfurt

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$546Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$582Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$665Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$683Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$703Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$721Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$764Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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