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Cheapest round-trip
$676
Typical prices: $696-$917
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/15Fri 10/19
FRA - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$713
Typical prices: $708-$918
Air France
Fri 8/31Sun 9/9
FRA - DTW • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Lufthansa and Delta. Average duration is 9h 07m
Direct flights
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When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $479 (round-trip)
Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF)
Shortest trip • 10h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Detroit (FRA-DTW)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Detroit

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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11:40 am - 11:55 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 15m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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6:00 am - 6:10 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 10m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$676Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8
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12:30 pm - 10:57 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 27m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
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7:30 am - 5:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-FRA Frankfurt am Main
16h 15m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
$680Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22
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12:40 pm - 10:15 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:36 pm - 9:10 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 34m1 stop Newark
$710United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25
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11:10 am - 1:55 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 45mnonstop
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2:02 pm - 9:55 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-FRA Frankfurt am Main
13h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$711Lufthansa
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5
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11:10 am - 1:55 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 45mnonstop
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7:17 pm - 2:05 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$711Lufthansa
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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11:45 am - 5:07 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 22m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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3:29 pm - 8:40 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 11m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$711KLM
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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10:15 am - 7:14 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 59m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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3:29 pm - 8:40 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 11m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$720KLM
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25
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7:00 am - 1:35 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:40 pm - 11:25 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$734Delta
Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 13
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7:00 am - 1:35 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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7:50 pm - 9:50 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-FRA Frankfurt am Main
8h 00mnonstop
$737Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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5:05 pm - 2:11 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 06m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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4:00 pm - 5:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-FRA Frankfurt am Main
7h 45mnonstop
$740United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, it is 3% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at $657 round-trip.
  • July ($914) and June ($852) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to Detroit

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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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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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Key details for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$447
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

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

    • KLM: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

    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
    • KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $479 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $804 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport pass through?

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

    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 11% of one-stop connections

    Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $778 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $849, a difference of $71. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

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

    A nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 9h 07m, covering 4,146 miles.

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 9:50 am and lands at 6:57 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:10 am and lands at 8:17 pm.

    The flight takes about 9h 07m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $798. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $973, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Flying via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 55m, compared with 11h 24m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 11h 37m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Hertz
    · Dollar
    · Budget
    · Thrifty
    · Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $696 to $917, with an average of $798 over the past 12 months. Anything below $696 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

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

    • • Lufthansa
    • • KLM
    • • Delta
    • • Virgin Atlantic

    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.

Your guide to booking Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Friday flights average $778 - about $71 less than Monday (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $657 round-trip in that month - typically $257 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $479 round-trip on this route - about $325 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
    - The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Detroit?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Tuesday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Thursday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Friday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Saturday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Sunday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Tuesday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Thursday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Friday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Saturday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

Sunday

Delta,Lufthansa

Delta,Lufthansa

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to Detroit

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Detroit (DTW)