Flights Detroit → Paris
DTW → CDG
Route overview
The flight route from Detroit to Paris is operated using a mix of large and mid-sized aircraft, including the Airbus A340-300, Boeing 767-400, and Airbus A330-300. The destination airport in Paris, which opened in 1974, serves over 67 million passengers annually, making it one of Europe's busiest airports.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Detroit (DTW) → Paris (CDG) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Detroit the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Paris: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Detroit (DTW) to Paris (CDG) heads north-east for about 6,359 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Detroit the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Paris it is 3.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating DTW-CDG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about DTW-CDG
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
