$302 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main

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Cheapest round-trip
$671
Overall average: $784
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/4Wed 2/18
DTW - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$757
Typical prices: $781-1088
Lufthansa
Tue 11/11Tue 11/18
DTW - FRA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main (DTW-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
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8:05 pm - 5:00 pmDTW-FRA
14h 55m1 stop
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7:05 am - 6:10 pmFRA-DTW
17h 05m1 stop
$671Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 19
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10:42 am - 10:50 pmDTW-HHN
30h 08m3 stops
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3:15 pm - 11:59 pmHHN-DTW
38h 44m3 stops
$672Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
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7:35 pm - 12:05 pmDTW-FRA
10h 30m1 stop
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1:05 pm - 6:30 pmFRA-DTW
11h 25m1 stop
$693Icelandair
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 22
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7:35 pm - 12:05 pmDTW-FRA
10h 30m1 stop
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1:05 pm - 6:30 pmFRA-DTW
11h 25m1 stop
$713Icelandair
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Mon, Dec 29 - Sun, Jan 11
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4:54 pm - 7:45 pmDTW-FRA
20h 51m2 stops
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8:30 pm - 7:02 pmFRA-DTW
28h 32m3 stops
$734Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 7
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1:15 pm - 7:45 pmDTW-FRA
24h 30m2 stops
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8:30 pm - 7:04 pmFRA-DTW
28h 34m3 stops
$742Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 28
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4:25 pm - 8:55 amDTW-FRA
34h 30m1 stop
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9:50 am - 12:41 amFRA-DTW
19h 51m1 stop
$746Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 28
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7:02 am - 8:40 amDTW-FRA
19h 38m1 stop
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10:40 am - 6:45 pmFRA-DTW
13h 05m1 stop
$748Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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4:00 pm - 6:00 amDTW-FRA
8h 00mnonstop
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10:55 am - 2:10 pmFRA-DTW
9h 15mnonstop
$757Lufthansa
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Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 28
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4:00 pm - 6:15 amDTW-FRA
8h 15mnonstop
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9h 15mnonstop
$777Lufthansa
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main

 
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Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag, enhancing comfort.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices for dietary needs, bookable 24 hours before departure.

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United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for enhanced comfort on long-haul flights.


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For early departures, consider staying at an airport hotel offering parking deals and shuttle service to DTW, saving time and stress.

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Expect lengthy queues at FRA immigration. Allow at least 90 minutes for connections if arriving from a Non-Schengen area.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Frankfurt am Main flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main costs $640 on the route between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Frankfurt am Main, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main is February, where tickets cost $784 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,099 and $1,040 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$261
Flight from Detroit to Frankfurt-Hahn

When to book flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Frankfurt am Main flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main was $261 for a one-way ticket and $671 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Frankfurt am Main?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main?

    When flying out of Detroit you will be using Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You will be landing at one of these airports: Frankfurt am Main or Frankfurt-Hahn.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Frankfurt am Main, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt am Main from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Frankfurt am Main from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Delta, Lufthansa

Delta, Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Delta, Lufthansa

Delta, Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Delta, Lufthansa

Delta, Lufthansa

Saturday

Delta, Lufthansa

Delta, Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta, Lufthansa

Delta, Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Delta, Lufthansa

Delta, Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Delta, Lufthansa

Delta, Lufthansa

Saturday

Delta, Lufthansa

Delta, Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7968 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
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The flight attendant in first class was beyond rude and didn't care at all about her job. AND the gate agent was even worse than the flight attendant for rudeness. She was awful.

2.0 MediocrePatricia Lynn, Oct 2025ATL - EYW
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The flight attendant in first class was beyond rude and didn't care at all about her job. AND the gate agent was even worse than the flight attendant for rudeness. She was awful.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

Lounge in Lagos is terrible, food on board from Lagos to Atlanta was horrible. Only bright spot the cabin crew were awesome.

The airport was reasonably clean. The boarding process reasonably efficient. The cabin crew was efficient, polite but not that friendly. The food quality was unremarkable and the choices were awful . There was either a so so chicken dish or a “ vegetarian “ option which was really cheap carbohydrates drowned in cheese. Signing onto i flight wifi was not straightforward. Overall it was a very average experience

The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

No meals included on this long international flight. Most airlines will offer you a meal when flying internationally. Not Icelandair. Your included choices are water and coffee. Poor customer service. The airport was also very confusing.

Best smelling onboard bathrooms ever. Even after use the whole flight. Biggest overhead bins. Most legroom in economy class. Great Icelandiic music. Really nice staff. Icelandair is awesome! (Don’t fly Air Canada! During the strike they lied about no flights available (I booked this flight myself) and hid the process to get money back on their website by obscuring menu titles, then made it difficult and time consuming to fill out. I’m Canadian. Don’t trust Air Canada!

Worst airline I’ve ever flown. Delayed 5.5 hrs, missed connecting flight, and missed an entire day of vacation. Zero customer service

Everything sucked. No food, one small glass of water, a tiny coffee, 5.5 hour delay with no customer service. Would never recommend flying them.

The crew was wonderful at check in, the gate and on board. Felt the luggage had more room than the passengers. The seats were smaller than most domestic U.S. airlines. I'm only 5'2" and I had little legroom. There were only 2 bathrooms in coach. Needed more. The flight was very smooth but not the most comfortable.

There was no lounge at Boston for us to use. Typically flying first class overseas comes with lounge privileges. The seats did not recline even a little. My headset only worked on one side. I felt like I was flying on Ryan Air, not Icelandic Air.

Boarded with no problems. Sat on the tarmac for an hour before taking off. We were the last ones on our connecting flight. Didn't think we were going to make it. Our flight to Iceland was similarly delayed. When we've flown other airlines, pilots have tried to make up time while in the air. This doesn't seem to be something that Icelandair does. We made all of our flights, but it was stressful and we didn't think it was going to happen based on the time we arrived.

The flight was delayed and as a consequence we missed our connecting flight. Were stuck for another 6h in Reykyavik. Appreciated that we got a generous food voucher at least. Would have liked to see more information upon arrival including a person waiting for connecting flight travellers and informing already that we will not catch the flight and directing us to the office dealing with the matter; unfortunately that didnt happen and we hence first needed to find out whether flight had indeed left already and then locate the adequate office to help us with booking us on the next connecting flight. Also my suitcase broke and it is not clear whether it is happened on the leg with Iceland Air from DC to Reykyavik or on the leg with Lufthansa from Reykyavik to Frankfurt. Finally, understood that it is a low cost company but at least provision of earplugs for free would have been nice, instead of making them buy.

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

good entertainment package but rather small seats for business class

Booked Economy but it translated to economy light for Lufthansa so now we are stuck paying an extra $75 per person both ways for our checked bags. If I had known that, I would have never booked these tickets because it came out to be more than other options. The booking in the kayak side clearly says Economy and has a link to the inormation for Lufthansa which states Economy included a checked bag. Super annoyed about that.

Food is too little (in volume) and too spicy.. There are no snacks in the back of the plane in between meals.

I liked the crews attentiveness, all food and drink items were tasty, and came out in a timely manner. The entertainment systems were not as responsive and my seat had issues with the auxiliary for the headphones. Seats were OK, and the headrest for my seat could go back only so far. Bathrooms were tight fit.

Hate their old flights, boatding, food and services. Very poor quality

The pasta in the evening meal was tasteless. Otherwise, the flight was okay.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

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