Award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for DTW→FRA. Lowest economy: 12,000 points + $150.80 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 57,500 miles + $13.50 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 55,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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DTW to FRA at a glance
- From
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States (DTW)
- To
- Frankfurt am Main International, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (FRA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 2,205 pts + $319.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN) +3 more | 9+ | 319 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $150.80 | 1 stopNonstop from 30,000 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 96 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $154.70 | 1 stopNonstop from 27,000 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 295 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 304 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 9+ | 290 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 29,750 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Brussels Airlines (SN) +2 more | 9+ | 259 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $9.53 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 163 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $395.50 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 1 | 272 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 44,000 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +11 more | 9+ | 314 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 51,000 pts + $41.40 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF) | 1 | 96 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 271 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $150.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Condor (DE) | 3 | 138 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $26.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 300 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $242.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 264 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 1 | 314 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,800 pts + $1,629.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +3 more | 1 | 245 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 8 | 322 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Lufthansa Miles & More, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $13.50 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 303 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 59,500 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | Lufthansa (LH) | 6 | 2 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 62,500 pts + $346.60 | 2 stopsNonstop from 100,685 pts · Mixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 292 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 65,000 pts + $41.40 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 88,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Air Dolomiti (EN) +7 more | 1 | 314 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,543.20 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +1 more | 9+ | 48 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 270 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,000 pts + $1,550.50 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +2 more | 1 | 143 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 7 | 312 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 176,000 pts + $364.00 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 260 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) | 2 | 166 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 100,685 pts + $1,504.00 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 322 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 2,205 pts + $319.00 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $150.80 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $63.00 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 59,500 pts + $29.00 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 70,000 pts + $36.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 25,000 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 258 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 75,000 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 254 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 59,500 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly DTW to FRA on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 · Virgin (7 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | 70,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | 55,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 2,205 · Miles & More (30 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 2,205 · Miles & More (23 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 2,205 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 34,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 2,205 · Miles & More (28 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 2,205 · Miles & More (31 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (17 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 45,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 382,500 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 34,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 34,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 59,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 357,500 · SkyMiles (4 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Detroit to Frankfurt am Main award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,000 points + $150.80 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 96 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:56 UTC). In business, 57,500 miles + $13.50 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 303 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:44 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on DTW→FRA?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 304 dates, premium economy 300 dates, business 303 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 290 dates, premium economy 138 dates, business 48 dates, first 166 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 259 dates, business 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 324 dates, premium economy 322 dates, business 312 dates, first 322 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 96 dates, business 3 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 295 dates, premium economy 264 dates, business 260 dates); Lufthansa Miles & More (economy 319 dates, business 292 dates, first 8 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 272 dates, premium economy 245 dates, business 143 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from DTW to FRA?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 25,000 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest DTW→FRA award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 12,000 points with Virgin (21 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.