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August 24 - August 26

Cheapest

DTW - Frankfurt

$873

$625

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September 1 - September 15

Best

DTW - Frankfurt

$920

$656

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October 14 - October 28

Best

DTW - Frankfurt

$1,031

$670

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August 12 - August 26

DTW - Frankfurt

$806

$684

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August 11 - August 26

Earliest

DTW - Frankfurt

$800

$687

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September 10 - September 24

DTW - Frankfurt

$939

$694

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September 15 - September 29

DTW - Frankfurt

$945

$699

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September 1 - September 14

DTW - Frankfurt

$920

$703

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September 14 - September 28

DTW - Frankfurt

$945

$705

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October 13 - October 27

DTW - Frankfurt

$1,032

$707

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Insights for flights from Detroit to Frankfurt

Right now, 17% of recent fares for flights from Detroit to Frankfurt are considered a good price. Fares typically range from $652–$1077, with a median of $767. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Frankfurt? The most affordable month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $576. Other cost-effective months include March, with a median fare of $617, and February, where the median fare is $629. Planning your trip during these months can lead to notable savings.

A typical journey from Detroit to Frankfurt takes about 19h 57m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, meaning direct flights from Detroit to Frankfurt are less common. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall travel time.

The distance between Detroit and Frankfurt is approximately 6679 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, reflecting the considerable distance travelers cover between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Frankfurt

Regular price: $728 - $1,459

Prices for flights from Detroit to Frankfurt are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Frankfurt is between $728 and $1459. The current lowest deal is $625 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from Aug 24-Aug 26.

now $625

Low $728

High $1,459

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main is January, with a median price of $576. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1460. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $576

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,460

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Direct flights from Detroit to Frankfurt

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Frankfurt

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Frankfurt

Detroit (DTW) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Frontier Airlines

$802

$732

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Frankfurt

Detroit (DTW) - Frankfurt (FRA)

JetBlue Airways

$798

$765

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Frankfurt

Detroit (DTW) - Frankfurt (FRA)

JetBlue Airways

$785

$763

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Frankfurt

Detroit (DTW) - Frankfurt (FRA)

JetBlue Airways

$785

$763

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Frankfurt

Detroit (DTW) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Frontier Airlines

$863

$773

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Frankfurt

Detroit (DTW) - Frankfurt (FRA)

JetBlue Airways

$779

$774

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Frankfurt

15 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 26

$1,294 → $865

33%

14 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 29

$1,314 → $890

32%

14 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 24

$1,304 → $893

32%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$1,263 → $856

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Frankfurt

Detroit - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Detroit to Frankfurt are above the typical level, with a median price of $767.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Frankfurt, with median prices around $576.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 19h 57m.

Flights from Detroit to Frankfurt typically take 19h 57m, with most flights having 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 16.1% of flights from Detroit to Frankfurt are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights on this route.

Lufthansa is an airline offering direct flights from Detroit to Frankfurt.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent, appearing daily.

Historically, deals for flights from Detroit to Frankfurt are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to Frankfurt.

📍 ~30 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$625

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a primary gateway for travelers flying from Detroit to Frankfurt.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$625

Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)

Frankfurt–Hahn offers an alternative arrival option for your journey from Detroit to Frankfurt.

📍 ~100 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$722

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport offers a wide range of carriers and an excellent high-speed rail connection to Frankfurt.

📍 ~135 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$802

Stuttgart (STR)

Stuttgart is a major international hub with strong rail and road links to the Frankfurt region.

📍 ~150 km from Frankfurt (reachable by rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$863

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf International Airport is one of Germany's largest with extensive global reach and direct train connections.

📍 ~170 km from Frankfurt (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~$835

Nuremberg (NUE)

Nuremberg is an efficient regional airport with good European connections, easily accessible by motorway or rail.

📍 ~200 km from Frankfurt (reachable by rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$843

Luxembourg (LUX)

Cheapest

Luxembourg is an international hub with high-quality service, good for travelers heading west, but requires crossing a border.

📍 ~200 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$693

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

78% AI deal score

$3,933

From DTW

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$3,983

From DTW

Elite

Oct 07

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$4,078

$4,016

Save $62

From DTW

Elite

Oct 06

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$4,051

$4,026

Save $25

From DTW

Elite

Aug 11

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$4,075

$4,069

Save $6

From DTW

Elite

Oct 22

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$4,102

From DTW

Elite

Oct 25

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$4,102

From DTW

Elite

Oct 22

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$4,102

From DTW

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$4,156

From DTW

Elite

Oct 25

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$4,166

$4,156

Save $10

From DTW

Elite

Oct 22

Frankfurt, Germany

77% AI deal score

$4,157

From DTW

Frankfurt, Germany

74% AI deal score

$5,653

From DTW

Elite

Sep 04

Frankfurt, Germany

74% AI deal score

$4,388

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Detroit to Frankfurt is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a ticket has been around $728. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made more than 60 days out, averaging $1083. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of travel, show an average price of $751, which is slightly higher than the 14-27 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Frankfurt has been $652. This figure represents the 25th percentile of prices observed over the last 90 days, meaning a quarter of all tickets were available at or below this price. The median price for this route during the same period was $767, while prices in the 75th percentile reached $1077.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Frankfurt are January, March, and February. January typically sees a median price of $576, while March and February have median prices of $617 and $629, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $767, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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