Frankfurt (FRA) to Detroit (DTW) flights
An economy award from Frankfurt (FRA) to Detroit (DTW) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $188.99. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Frankfurt (FRA) to Detroit (DTW): 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 FRA to DTW 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 | $188.99–1,179.99 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Lufthansa | 30,000 | $153.99–174.99 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 30,000 | $128.99–1,236.19 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Lufthansa | 32,500 | $188.99–1,179.99 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Lufthansa | 34,000 | $188.99–1,179.99 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 42,000 | $179.39–267.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Lufthansa | 42,500 | $180.39–201.39 |
| United MileagePlusOn Lufthansa | 44,000 | $128.99–149.99 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Lufthansa | 50,000 | $183.79–1,094.79 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Lufthansa | 55,000 | $188.99–1,179.99 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Lufthansa | 55,000 | $138.99–1,249.99 |
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 FRA to DTW
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- LufthansaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book FRA to DTW 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
FRA to DTW with one stop
44 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus and Lufthansa, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM, Lufthansa and 1 more, then Delta Air Lines
- Via London (LHR)British Airways, Lufthansa and 1 more, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
+2 - Via Halifax (YHZ)Discover Airlines, then WestJet
- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair, Lufthansa and 1 more, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Boston (BOS)Lufthansa and Condor, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)Discover Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa, Condor and 2 more, then Delta Air Lines+1
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
FRA to DTW: common questions
How many miles does FRA to DTW cost?
In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $188.99. 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 FRA to DTW?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Lufthansa (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Frankfurt (FRA) to Detroit (DTW).
How far is Frankfurt from Detroit by plane?
Frankfurt (FRA) and Detroit (DTW) 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 FRA to DTW 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 Frankfurt and Detroit?
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.