Frankfurt

$237+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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DTW — FRA
Oct 17 — Oct 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 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from

$660
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$237
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$909

Good round-trip deal

$803 or less

Good one-way deal

$554 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. 12% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main.
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/123:50 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops21h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/233:20 pmFRA - DTW
2 stops39h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$660
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 10/199:00 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/166:25 pmFRA - DTW
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/16$671
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:52 amDTW - FRA
3 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/186:00 amFRA - DTW
2 stops32h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$673
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Tue 10/144:25 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/217:20 amFRA - DTW
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$676
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Mon 9/2912:16 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop11h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/711:40 amFRA - DTW
1 stop14h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$682
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Tue 10/78:05 amDTW - FRA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1511:15 amFRA - DTW
1 stop18h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$683
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Mon 10/69:15 amDTW - FRA
3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/226:05 amFRA - DTW
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$689
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Tue 10/76:52 amDTW - FRA
3 stops21h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2110:55 amFRA - DTW
3 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$691
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Tue 10/78:05 amDTW - FRA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/1611:45 amFRA - DTW
1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$693
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Wed 9/246:12 amDTW - FRA
1 stop17h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/811:15 amFRA - DTW
1 stop18h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$694
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Sat 11/87:35 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
Sat 11/221:05 pmFRA - DTW
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 9/16$695

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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

Mon 9/29

12:16 pm-5:45 am

1 stop11h 29m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 10/7

11:40 am-8:26 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$682

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

4:00 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop8h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 10/14

9:55 am-3:54 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$740

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

4:00 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop8h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 10/22

9:55 am-3:33 pm

2 stops35h 38m

$740

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

6:00 am-7:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 10/22

9:55 am-3:33 pm

2 stops35h 38m

$744

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

12:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 11/10

8:30 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops31h 34m

$750

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/5

3:55 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 12/13

8:30 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$750

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

12:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 11/11

3:15 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$750

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

12:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/13

3:15 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$750

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

12:20 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/12

8:30 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$750

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/26

9:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 11/11

7:05 am-6:10 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$779

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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

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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 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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 82 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 $1,091). 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 September 17, 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 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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 September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, such as Delta, KLM, and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    A quick flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport can take about 8h 15m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $740. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is about 4146 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 $546. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, with the lowest prices starting at $582 and $665, respectively. Users have found that Icelandair is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 $427. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for $622 on average, our data indicates $1,557 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 $1,091). 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Frankfurt. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$546Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$582Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$665Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$680Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$684Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$734Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$782Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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