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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main:

• Earliest: departs at 4:00 pm and lands at 12:06 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 3:46 am.

The flight takes about 8h 06m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main takes 8h 06m, covering 4,148 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main range from $868 to $1,271, with an average of $1,058 over the past 12 months. Anything below $868 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $1,058 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $731 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $1,090 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main flights:

• Lufthansa
• Delta
• United Airlines
• KLM

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Since Frankfurt am Main is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) — daily rates from around $11:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) — daily rates from around $18:

• Flex To Go
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and may arrive at several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN).

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main most commonly connect through:

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 26% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $987 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,207, a difference of $220.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Frankfurt am Main. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Delta

Flying via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 56m, compared with 12h 06m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 12h 12m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Frankfurt am Main is 6 hours ahead of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main are Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.