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$256+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — FRA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$763
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$256
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,059

Good round-trip deal

$819 or less

Good one-way deal

$594 or less
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 10/258:30 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/318:30 pmFRA - DTW
3 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$763
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 9/1711:38 amDTW - FRA
2 stops14h 32mAir Canada
Wed 10/19:55 amFRA - DTW
2 stops16h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$764
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2710:25 amDTW - FRA
2 stops22h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/303:20 pmFRA - DTW
2 stops37h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/2$765
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/153:05 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop11h 50mKLM
Thu 8/1410:40 amFRA - DTW
1 stop20h 14mKLM
Deal found 7/1$767
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 10/63:16 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops15h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/149:20 amFRA - DTW
1 stop20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$771
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 CrystalTravel 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 7/3$774
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2410:28 amDTW - FRA
1 stop16h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 9/210:40 amFRA - DTW
1 stop14h 11mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1$786
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:30 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
Sat 9/272:00 pmFRA - DTW
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 7/3$790
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 8/247:50 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 00mDelta
Fri 10/3110:40 amFRA - DTW
Nonstop9h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/2$802
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 8/244:00 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/29:55 amFRA - DTW
1 stop17h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$803
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/89:00 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/1211:25 amFRA - DTW
1 stop37h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$809

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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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DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/17

11:38 am-8:10 am

2 stops14h 32m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 10/1

9:55 am-8:00 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$764

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/27

10:25 am-2:40 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/30

3:20 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$765

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/15

3:05 pm-8:55 am

1 stop11h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 8/14

10:40 am-12:54 am

1 stop20h 14m

$767

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/18

8:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/20

2:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$771

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

$772

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

12:55 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops21h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/4

8:10 pm-6:07 am

3 stops39h 57m

$773

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

$774

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/24

10:28 am-8:55 am

1 stop16h 27m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/2

10:40 am-6:51 pm

1 stop14h 11m

$786

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/24

7:50 pm-9:50 am

Nonstop8h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 10/31

10:40 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop9h 35m

$802

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

9:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 10/12

7:05 am-7:05 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$829

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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

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

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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 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 27, 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 $1,090). 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 July 3, 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 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 July 3, 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).

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, such as Delta, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
1,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,895 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,416 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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 Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main Airport, with prices starting at $764. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $765 and $767, respectively. Users have found that Air Canada is 16% 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 $305. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Delta, 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 (90%), Air France (90%) or Vietnam Airlines (90%) 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 $394. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for $493 on average our data indicates $2,117 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 $1,090). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$546Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$582Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$665Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$683Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$686Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$721Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$755Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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