International route
Cheap flights from Frankfurt to Detroit
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). 4,150 miles, 8h 45m nonstop.
FRA to DTW at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,150 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 8h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DL1 airlineDelta
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday17% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 6h behindDetroit vs Frankfurt
Frankfurt to Detroit
Round trips from $297
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Frankfurt to Detroit
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 14 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHL, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, EWR, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
- Miami (MIA)AA1 airline
Tips for this route
- Only Delta flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through ORD or YYZ is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $297; September 2026 is the most expensive at $396 and up, a difference of $99 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 17% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Detroit is 6 hours behind Frankfurt. A morning departure lands in Detroit with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Search Frankfurt to DetroitFrankfurt to Detroit: common questions
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Detroit?
A nonstop flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 8h 45m gate to gate, covering 4,150 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from FRA to DTW?
Delta Air Lines operates nonstop flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Detroit (DTW), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through ORD, YYZ and DFW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Detroit?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Frankfurt (FRA) to Detroit (DTW), starting at $297 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Frankfurt to Detroit flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Detroit?
Detroit is 6 hours behind Frankfurt. FRA is on Europe/Berlin time and DTW on America/Detroit time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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