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

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

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

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

• Lufthansa
• Delta

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and may arrive at several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN).

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
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 653 € return via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared with 930 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 65 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 24% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) – 8% of one-stop connections

Boston Logan Intl (BOS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 852 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 990 €, a difference of 138 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main are Frankfurt Central Station, Festhalle, and Congress Center Messe Frankfurt. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 16:00 and lands at 0:02
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 3:52.

The flight takes about 8h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 23% above the route average of 905 €. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main takes 8h 02m, covering 10.744 km.

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.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 300 €, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 28m, compared to 11h 34m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 12h 06m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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

Since Frankfurt am Main is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) – daily rates from around 9 €:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) – daily rates from around 16 €:

• Flex To Go
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar

Return flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt am Main range from 745 € to 1.062 €, with an average of 905 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 745 € counts as a good deal.

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

• • Lufthansa
• • Delta
• • United Airlines
• • Virgin Atlantic