Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport is 9 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Detroit is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Frankfurt.
You can choose from 13 weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights. The 09:50 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 11:50.
To ensure you catch your FRA to DTW flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Detroit (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport offered by this airline.
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to DTW flights. A dependable 92.11% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FRA and DTW:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight is R 6,643. A round-trip ticket is currently R 10,808. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from FRA to DTW, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from FRA to DTW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to FRA? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Detroit and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Detroit in March.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to DTW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Detroit, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel about 386 kilometres west to Chicago to tick off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, head for Columbus, about 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are among the biggest draws.
