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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Frankfurt (DTW-FRA)

 
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Everything you should know

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Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers more space and a bag.
Expect lengthy queues at Frankfurt's immigration.
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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February
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Frankfurt flights

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

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

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 Airport, 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 Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 1,092 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,531 and C$ 1,449 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 1,303, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Airport, 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 Airport, 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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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Frankfurt

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul international flights.


United's Premium Plus cabin provides extra recline and legroom, enhancing comfort on long-haul flights.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag for long-haul comfort.


Enjoy a three-course meal with complimentary drinks in Economy on long-haul Lufthansa flights.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
DTW

For early departures, consider staying at an airport hotel offering shuttle services to DTW, saving time and stress before your flight.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
FRA

Expect lengthy queues at immigration when arriving from the US at FRA. Allow at least 90 minutes for onward connections.

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Stefanie Waldek

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

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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Duncan Madden

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Duncan Madden

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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Ramsey Qubein

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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Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Detroit to Frankfurt

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Frankfurt 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 Airport flights

  • What is the luggage allowance on flights from Detroit to Frankfurt Airport with Delta?

    For Basic Economy Class on flights from Detroit to Frankfurt Airport with Delta, passengers are allowed to carry one personal item on board. However, basic economy passengers are not allowed to carry on, and checked baggage is subject to fees with a limit of one bag. The Main Cabin includes one free carry-on item and one personal item. Passengers in the Main Cabin are also allowed to check one bag for free.

  • What transit options are available from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the city center?

    The fastest and most convenient way to get from Frankfurt Airport to the city center is by train. The Regional Express trains (RE) run every 15-30 minutes from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to Frankfurt Central Station (Hauptbahnhof). The journey takes around 15-20 minutes. Several public buses including lines 61, 72, 73, and 975 also connect the airport with the city center and neighboring towns.

  • What seat selection options are available on flights from Detroit to Frankfurt Airport with Air France?

    You can choose your seat for free during online check-in starting 30 hours before the flight's departure time. If you prefer to select your seat in advance, you can do so by paying a fee. Passengers can choose the Seat Plus option, which provides extra legroom and seat reclining on flights from Detroit to Frankfurt Airport.

  • Which airline offers flights from Detroit to Frankfurt Airport with lower carbon emissions?

    Lufthansa offers flights from Detroit to Frankfurt Airport with lower carbon emissions. The airline has invested in more fuel-efficient aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 777-9. These aircraft use state-of-the-art engines and lightweight materials that reduce fuel consumption by up to 25%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Frankfurt Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Frankfurt Airport flight route: Air France, Delta, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, KLM, Alaska Airlines, and Sun Country Air.

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

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Frankfurt Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Frankfurt Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Frankfurt Airport?

    There are direct flights from Detroit to Frankfurt Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,176 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,339 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Airport.

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

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

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

    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 Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 751 or less one-way and C$ 1,049 or less round-trip.
  • US citizens do not need a visa for flights from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) for stays of up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program. However, travelers must obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before departure to Germany. It is recommended to apply for ESTA at least 72 hours before the departure date to avoid any last-minute issues.
  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA) serves as a gateway to various cities in addition to Frankfurt am Main. Some of these nearby cities include Mainz, Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Offenbach, Hanau, Bad Homburg, and Rüsselsheim.
  • Air Canada offers a range of services and amenities for families with kids on flights from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Families with young children can enjoy priority boarding and a wide range of entertainment options for children. Air Canada also offers special meals for children, including baby food, children's meals, and vegetarian options.
  • Connecting flights from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will usually have layovers in various cities depending on the airline you choose. Some common layovers for this route include Amsterdam (AMS), New York (JFK), Reykjavik (KEF), Charlotte (CLT), Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), and Washington, D.C. (IAD).
  • Icelandair provides free wheelchair assistance for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). The airline also offers special seating arrangements for passengers with reduced mobility, such as aisle seats with armrests that can be lifted for easier access.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Frankfurt Airport?

 
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.
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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 flying from Detroit to Frankfurt

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Frankfurt am Main. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Frankfurt? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7993 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

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.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

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

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

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.

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.

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.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

We didn't get the coffee with breakfast in the morning.. 30 mins lazer I asked flight attendant why don't we get coffee now at least.. after the breakfast..she said that captain announced possible turbulences fee minutes ago, which didn't ecplain why we didn't get it with the breakfast..breakfast was very poor btw..just little pastry which you can eat in 4 little bites. Turbulences fortunately didn't even happen.. but we didn't get that more than necessary coffee in the morning after the night flight with very poor sleep.. They just served breakfast 1 hour afzer we took off..at like 11 PM.. that doesn't make sense at all.. Also, flight attendants weren't very nice..they looked like they're not happy with their job.. :/

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.

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