Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights
An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $65.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA): Delta Air Lines and Lufthansa. The two airports are 4,150 miles (6,679 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and Lufthansa is in Star Alliance. There are also 44 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dublin, Toronto and Amsterdam and more.
How many miles DTW to FRA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Lufthansa | 27,500 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Lufthansa | 30,000 | $54 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 30,000 | $5.60–1,055.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Lufthansa | 32,500 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Lufthansa | 34,000 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 42,000 | $56–112 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Lufthansa | 42,500 | $71.61–76.11 |
| United MileagePlusOn Lufthansa | 44,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Lufthansa | 50,000 | $60.40–950.40 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Lufthansa | 55,000 | $65.60–1,035.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Lufthansa | 55,000 | $15.60–1,105.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DTW to FRA
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- LufthansaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book DTW to FRA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Lufthansa
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Lufthansa
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Lufthansa
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Lufthansa
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Lufthansa
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Lufthansa
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Lufthansa
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Lufthansa
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Lufthansa
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Lufthansa
- United MileagePlusBooks Lufthansa
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DTW to FRA with one stop
44 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dublin (DUB)Delta Air Lines, then Aer Lingus and Lufthansa
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)Delta Air Lines, then KLM, Lufthansa and 1 more
- Via London (LHR)Delta Air Lines, then British Airways, Lufthansa and 1 more
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
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- Via Halifax (YHZ)WestJet, then Discover Airlines
- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Delta Air Lines, then Icelandair, Lufthansa and 1 more
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then Lufthansa and Condor
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Discover Airlines
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Munich (MUC)Delta Air Lines, then Lufthansa, Condor and 1 more
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
DTW to FRA: common questions
How many miles does DTW to FRA cost?
In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $65.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (30,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (32,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to FRA?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Lufthansa (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA).
How far is Detroit from Frankfurt by plane?
Detroit (DTW) and Frankfurt (FRA) are 4,150 miles (6,679 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DTW to FRA award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Detroit and Frankfurt?
The most direct connections are through Dublin (DUB), Toronto (YYZ), Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR) and Montreal (YUL). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.