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$298+ 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — FRA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Wed 4/9
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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 Wednesday

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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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$679
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$298
(Kiwi.com)

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$807
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 March 28, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 9/189:00 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop14h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/296:20 pmFRA - DTW
1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$675
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Wed 5/76:00 amDTW - FRA
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/148:30 pmFRA - DTW
3 stops29h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$679
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Mon 5/58:30 pmDTW - FRA
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
Sat 5/102:00 pmFRA - DTW
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 3/27$681
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Fri 12/123:45 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 05mLufthansa
Fri 12/1910:30 amFRA - DTW
Nonstop9h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$720
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Fri 12/123:45 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1910:30 amFRA - DTW
Nonstop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$721
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Fri 12/123:50 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops18h 20mAir Canada
Fri 12/1910:15 amFRA - DTW
2 stops15h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 3/26$751
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Mon 5/59:30 amDTW - HHN
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1011:55 pmHHN - DTW
3 stops40h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$757
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Sun 4/137:35 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 15mAir France
Tue 4/2211:00 amFRA - DTW
Nonstop9h 15mAir France
Deal found 3/27$765
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Sun 7/277:45 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 05mDelta
Fri 8/2211:00 amFRA - DTW
Nonstop9h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/27$791
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Mon 4/287:35 pmDTW - FRA
Nonstop8h 15mKLM
Mon 5/127:20 pmFRA - DTW
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Deal found 3/28$803
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Tue 8/126:31 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/199:20 amFRA - DTW
1 stop12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$808
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Wed 7/308:53 pmDTW - FRA
2 stops16h 07mIberia
Wed 8/206:30 amFRA - DTW
2 stops18h 32mIberia
Deal found 3/27$824

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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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DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

9:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 10/29

6:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$675

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/14

8:30 pm-7:49 pm

3 stops29h 19m

$679

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

8:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 5/10

2:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$681

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/13

10:50 am-6:30 am

1 stop13h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/22

5:05 pm-10:03 am

1 stop22h 58m

$754

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - HHN

DTWHHN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

9:30 am-12:30 am

3 stops33h 00m

Frankfurt-Hahn

Sat 5/10

11:55 pm-10:23 am

3 stops40h 28m

$757

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/13

7:35 pm-9:50 am

Nonstop8h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/22

11:00 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

$765

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

9:30 am-8:10 am

1 stop16h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 6/4

9:55 am-5:33 pm

2 stops37h 38m

$778

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/27

7:45 pm-9:50 am

Nonstop8h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 8/22

11:00 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop9h 20m

$791

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/14

2:10 pm-7:20 am

1 stop11h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 4/24

11:10 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop9h 00m

$794

DetroitFrankfurt am Main

DTW - FRA

DTWFRA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/28

7:35 pm-9:50 am

Nonstop8h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/12

7:20 pm-11:55 am

1 stop22h 35m

$803

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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 usually short, with waits under 15 minutes. Plan accordingly to ensure a smooth departure.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
FRA

For a quick city transfer, take the train from FRA. S8 or S9 trains reach 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

Brandon Schultz

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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 am Main

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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 March 21, 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. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main (average of $729). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,082). 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 March 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 35% 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?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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.

Rainfall in Frankfurt am Main by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main 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 when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt am Main by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main, 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 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 March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Alaska Airlines and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main. 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?

    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. 10 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 1 outbound flight to Frankfurt am Main per day.

  • 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 $681. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at $754 and $765, respectively. Icelandair is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $399 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air France from $406 and Icelandair from $420 one-way.

  • 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 (83%), Air France (83%) and Vietnam Airlines (83%).

  • 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 $2,175, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $458. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Frankfurt am Main), is priced around $669.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main (average of $729). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,082). 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 10 airlines flying from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main

Discover the top 10 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$546Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$582Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$706Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$714Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$715Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$734Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$756Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$790Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$801Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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