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$291+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Frankfurt am Main

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — FRA
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
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 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt am Main (FK0). 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 November 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$743
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$291
(Kiwi.com)

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$874
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 4, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/32:15 pmDTW - FRA
3 stops18h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/118:30 pmFRA - DTW
3 stops29h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$743
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:28 amDTW - FRA
1 stop14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:30 pmFRA - DTW
2 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$745
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:05 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop14h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/87:05 amFRA - DTW
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$747
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:17 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops18h 13mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/108:30 pmFRA - DTW
2 stops31h 42mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$748
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:05 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/117:05 amFRA - DTW
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$749
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:30 amDTW - FRA
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/172:45 pmFRA - DTW
2 stops23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$751
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:35 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
Sat 12/61:05 pmFRA - DTW
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 11/2$752
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:05 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop14h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/107:05 amFRA - DTW
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$753
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:05 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop14h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/97:05 amFRA - DTW
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$756
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/308:05 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop14h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/117:05 amFRA - DTW
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$759
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:12 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop12h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/198:35 amFRA - DTW
1 stop20h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$761
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/225:45 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 11/2810:40 amFRA - DTW
Nonstop9h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/2$762

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main 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 November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main that are best for you.

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DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/25

4:00 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop8h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/9

10:55 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop9h 20m

$772

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

2:00 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/20

6:55 am-10:04 pm

3 stops21h 09m

$786

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/18

4:00 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop8h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 11/28

10:55 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

$796

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/30

11:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/12

10:55 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop9h 20m

$806

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/30

11:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 12/11

10:55 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop9h 20m

$806

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/22

5:45 pm-7:50 am

Nonstop8h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 11/28

10:40 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop9h 30m

$809

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/30

8:35 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 12/13

6:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$810

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/2

4:05 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop8h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 2/28

10:55 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop9h 20m

$812

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/29

6:15 pm-6:40 am

1 stop30h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 12/6

5:15 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$821

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/10

5:45 am-7:10 am

1 stop19h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 1/15

9:45 am-1:51 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$833

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on October 31, 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. 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?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main (average of $582). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $940). 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 am Main. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% 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

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main. 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 November 4, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to FK0 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main 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 trip
Airports
DTW

Security lines at DTW are pleasantly short, often under 15 minutes, even without TSA PreCheck or CLEAR.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
FRA

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

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
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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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Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt am Main

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt am Main. 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 am Main. Reviews last updated November 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Air France from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
568 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,547 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main. 8 airlines have flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day.

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

    Airlines like Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main in about 8h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 30m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Frankfurt am Main are separated by a distance of 4146 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main, with prices starting at $566. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, with the lowest prices starting at $603 and $665, respectively. Icelandair is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main are KLM (81%), Air France (81%) and Vietnam Airlines (81%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main? While on average our users pay $1,206, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $426. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Frankfurt am Main), is priced around $563.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main (average of $582). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $940). 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 am Main

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main. 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$566Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$603Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$665Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$681Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$709Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$714Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$747Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$782Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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