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Frankfurt.$727 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 May, returning Thu, 15 May.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $727, select.
Frankfurt.$894 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $894, select.
Frankfurt.$1,013 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,013, select.
Frankfurt.$1,024 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,024, select.
Frankfurt.$1,029 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,029, select.
Frankfurt.$1,085 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,085, select.
Frankfurt.$1,099 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,099, select.
Frankfurt.$1,099 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov, returning Wed, 26 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,099, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Frankfurt

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to Frankfurt flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $727
Jun
from $1,221
Jul
from $1,345
Aug
from $1,120
Sep
from $1,085
Oct
from $1,013
Nov
from $1,099
Dec
from $1,510
Jan
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Mar
from $1,102
Apr
from $1,164

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Detroit to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$727
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time8 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week90

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to Frankfurt: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim and Frankfurt Hahn.
The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to Frankfurt is $727. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit Wayne County to Frankfurt.
United, Lufthansa and Delta fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Frankfurt.
As of May 2025, there are 90 flights per week flying from Detroit Wayne County to Frankfurt.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Frankfurt is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport, the cheapest airport near Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main – which is 11.8 km away from the centre of Frankfurt. We've found flights into this airport from $727.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt on Thursday, 8 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 7 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Frankfurt but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 13°C. July is typically the warmest month in Frankfurt, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in April. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -3°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Condor and Air France offer the cheapest flight tickets to Frankfurt.

Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Frankfurt: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt and you'll be travelling for around 9 hours 22 minutes.

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is 5 hours ahead of Detroit.

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route, with 19 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from DTW to FRA is with Delta at 19:50. Choose the first departure with Lufthansa at 15:50 if you want to get going early.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from DTW to Frankfurt, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Popular months like August or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.

  • Direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Frankfurt are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will be where your journey ends.

  • Delta is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DTW to Frankfurt. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • You can enter Germany for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United States. But before booking your cheap tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.

  • DTW is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 8 minutes.

  • Want a convenient hotel near DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Frankfurt

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt is $443. The cheapest price for a return flight is $727. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To snag cheap tickets from DTW to Frankfurt, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.

  • May is the cheapest month for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from DTW to Frankfurt. There's no need to look every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll let you know when the price changes.

  • Tailor your travel plans with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt.

Airports in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 37 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:

Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)

  • Once your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour and 32 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).

  • You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours and 40 minutes on public transport.

  • After your flight from DTW to Frankfurt, rest your head at a hotel near HHN. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

Best time to go to Frankfurt

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Frankfurt in February when things are quieter.

  • Book your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from DTW to Frankfurt in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.

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